Healthy Weight and Your Child Leader- YMCA Hartsville

Job Title: Healthy Weight and Your Child Leader

Department: Regional Office

Status: Non-Exempt, Part Time

Reports to: Healthy Weight and Your Child Program Coordinator

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing the Healthy Weight and Your Child (HWYC) program curriculum as it is intended by the YMCA of the USA under the direct supervision of the HWYC Program Coordinator.

Create an inclusive, safe, and fun environment for children ages 7-13 to learn, feel supported, and engage in moderate-to vigorous intensity group physical activity

Facilitation with groups of children and adults based off of the HWYC and CATCH curriculum

Make personal connections with participants and foster relationship-building between children and adults

Understand what might motivate youth and adults to adopt or change behaviors, i.e. eating, activity, planning, goal setting, and action plan development

Ability to scaffold instructions and elevate youth voice and involvement for all physical abilities

Maintain a consistently positive, patient, and non-judgmental attitude

Exhibit emotional maturity

Provide constructive feedback and celebrate attempts and accomplishments

Model healthy communication skills with co-lead

Maintain confidentiality for each participant in ordinance with HIPAA

Qualifications:

High School diploma, GED or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Strong interest in healthy living.

Must be able to be moderately physically active with group of kids and adults.

Must be able to remain on feet for extended periods of time.

Means and ability to travel to UPYMCA branches

Physical Requirements; carrying, seeing, hearing, speaking, running, crouching, lifting (25lbs) and walking.