Healthy Living & Wellness Staff Enhance Fitness Instructor & Sub

Central Lincoln County YMCA • Damariscotta, ME

6d • Onsite

About The Position

For over 40 years, the Central Lincoln County Y (CLC Y) has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for all. There is not a more exciting, cause-driven organization to belong to, raise a family in, work or volunteer for, or donate. Our connections to our community hold us together, offer support, and give us an important sense of belonging. The CLC Y, with an operating budget of over $3M and over 90 staff, is a thriving non-profit organization serving more than 3,800 members and program participants with a range of activities. Emphasizing the four core character development values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, we are committed to strengthening our communities by nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility. We deliver subsidized services to adults and families in need and deserving children of the Central Lincoln County region.

Position Summary:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit to strengthen the community. This is a part-time, limited hour position.

Requirements

• CPR and First Aid certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Team player, with superb interpersonal skills. An ability to work with co-workers and the public in a positive and friendly manner and resolve conflicts as needed.
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task, work independently and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software.
• High School degree or GED, or working towards completion of high school.

Responsibilities

• Instructs or Substitutes for Enhance Fitness classes, offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:15 until 11:45am.
• Instruct evidence-based health initiative programming for members ages 55+, adhering to program curriculum and guidelines focused on chair mobility, functional movement, and strength development.
• Expected weekly hours are 2-3, opportunities for additional hours when providing class substitutions.
• Commits to the YMCA’s mission, vision, and values to promote healthy living, social responsibility and youth development.
• Works with supervisor to create and implement procedures and/or programs and/or curriculum.
• Works with program participants and volunteers to deliver safe, quality programming ensuring proper exercise and behavior techniques, modifications, and progression and adherence to all standards.
• Creates an energetic and welcoming program experience that is encouraging and accessible, seeks participant feedback, and supports members in achieving their health and wellness goals.
• Promotes YMCA programs and services to existing and potential members and recruits new participants.
• Prepares adequately for class by setting up equipment in advance and ensures equipment is clean, sanitized, and functioning properly.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with participants and connects participants to the YMCA.
• As a Mandated Reporter, recognizes signs of abuse or neglect and reports to supervisor and the appropriate authorities.
• Performs other tasks and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• The health and wellness of our staff is paramount, so we foster a culture of healthy living amongst our team and offer a Y membership and program discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED