DescriptionThe Gateway Region YMCA is one of the leading nonprofit charitable organizations in the St. Louis metropolitan region, with a focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving health and well being, and supporting and serving our neighbors. For more than 170 years, the Y's mission has been to put Christian principles into practice through programs designed to build healthy spirits, minds and bodies for all. We do that by being the center of communities, serving more than 260,000 individuals annually through our 24 traditional branches located in St. Louis City, seven Missouri counties and six Illinois counties, as well as YMCA Trout Lodge and YMCA Camp Lakewood, the YMCA Community Development Branch, and our Washington University Campus Y Branch. We aspire to be a safe place by promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for all. We are a growing and exciting organization where you can flourish, and we would love for you to join us!
- Ability to display empathy towards health seekers with chronic disease
- Provide motivation, support and guidance to program participants who are engaging in healthy behavior changes within the YMCA's Community Health Programs
- Ability to follow strict program delivery guidelines with consistency
- Strong facilitation skills that include Listen First/Motivational Interviewing concepts
- Ensure participant commitment and retention while achieving quality performance outcomes
- Build effective, authentic relationships with program participants, connecting them with each other and the YMCA
- Prepare before each session and follow-up with participants in-between sessions
- Keep accurate attendance records and program data, reporting data within required timeframe
- Maintain participant confidentiality by managing program records and personal health information according to best practices
- Participate in all Community Health team discussions (meetings, emails, and conference calls) as directed by supervisor
- Provide quality blood lipid testing at designated screening events following all safety protocols, and effectively communicate results to participants with a referral to appropriate YMCA programs
- Directs, guides and coaches staff on job duties
- One or more years of supervisory experience
- Perform all other duties as assigned
The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse WorkforceEqual Opportunity Employer M/F/D/VThe Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.Requirements
- College degree in Public Health, Health Education, Exercise Science or related field preferred
- At least 18 years of age
- Experience in the implementation and facilitation of health and wellness or public health programs required
- Must possess health coaching skills and Listen First/Motivational Interviewing skills
- Must possess reliable transportation to be able to travel to multiple off-site class locations through the St. Louis region
- Program certifications required for each program coach leads (i.e., YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach Certification, Healthy Heart Ambassador Certification, Healthy Weight and Your Child Leader Certification, etc.)**Within 30 days of employment or at first available training.
Full Compensation Package (when applicable):
- Health Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Savings
- Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after 2 years of full time employment
- 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
- Free household membership to YMCA nationwide
- Discounts on YMCA programs
- Discounts on YMCA Childcare