Healthy Living Program Facilitator

Job Title: Healthy Living Program Facilitator

Department: Health & Wellness

Classification: Non-exempt part time

Job Grade: 4

Reports to: Health & Wellness Director

Position Summary

This position supports the work of the YMCA a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development healthy living and social responsibility. The Healthy Living Program Facilitator delivers high-quality Healthy Living Programs that maintain fidelity to curriculum promote participant engagement and contribute to measurable improvements in participant health outcomes. This role supports both the instruction of classes and the related administrative functions working in close collaboration with the Healthy Living Program Coordinator.

Essential Functions

• Support the delivery of Healthy Living Programs through teaching and participant engagement following approved curriculum and protocols.

• Conduct participant pre-program interviews or information sessions

• Assist with the implementation of program schedules and support the coordination of special events in collaboration with the Program Coordinator

• Maintain current certifications required to facilitate assigned Healthy Living Programs

• Prepare support and follow up on each session to ensure high-quality program deliveryincluding session planning materials preparation participant communication and coordination with other staff or partners recognizing that effective facilitation extends beyond in-class instruction

• Collect and enter participant data accurately and confidently ensuring timely documentation in program databases

• Monitor participant progress and provide encouragement and support to promote ongoing engagement and goal attainment

• Provide a safe welcoming and supportive environment for participants; adapt instruction to meet the varying physical and cultural needs of individuals

• Assist in gathering feedback through surveys and informal participant interactions; communicate key feedback to the Program Coordinator

• Respond to participant questions and provide information about programs escalating more complex inquiries to the Program Coordinator as needed

• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA guidelines where applicable

• Participate in technical assistance and training opportunities related to Healthy Living Programs

• Contribute to the accuracy and upkeep of program materials handouts and shared digital folders

• Help prepare class materials organize participant resources and ensure readiness of program spaces

• Serve as a positive representative of the YMCA and its Healthy Living Programs in both internal and external settings

• Complete all required trainings by established deadlines

• Adhere to all YMCA policies and procedures including safety conduct and emergency protocols

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of Healthy Living Programs and overall Y mission

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 1-½ years of relevant work experience instructing groups of adults

• Previous experience developing positive authentic relationships with diverse populations

• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification(s) relevant to training and supporting people on their health journey

• Previous experience implementing evidence-based program models including targeting specific or underserved populations and implementing quality assurance and data collection protocols

• Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology body mechanics and exercise techniques

• Previous experience in a health and wellness field

• Previous experience working in public health

• Previous experience working at a YMCA

• Bilingual conversational skills (English/Spanish)

Professional Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to program fidelity

• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community

• Possess an understanding of the wants needs and interests of health seekers working to prevent or manage chronic diseases

• Ability to effectively manage program data

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to conduct classes and activities

• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position safely and correctly including leading class walking standing bending reaching sitting (including on the floor) and lifting up to 20 lbs

• Ability to provide participants with exercise modifications and options based on their physical limitations and abilities.

Employee Benefits & Discounts

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The Eugene Family YMCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

The Eugene Family YMCA is committed to creating an environment of mutual recognition where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy (including childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) national origin age physical and mental disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information (including characteristics and testing) military and veteran status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Y believes that diversity inclusion and a sense of purpose and belonging in the workplace are critical to the achievement of our mission. We seek to recruit develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

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The Y: Were for youth development healthy living and social responsibility.