Community Health Instructor

YMCA of Greater Boston•Boston, MA

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the Healthy Living Program Director, the Part-time Community Health Instructor will conduct safe, effective, and educational wellness classes designed specifically to meet the needs of our community members. The Community Health Instructor will promote community health, both internally and externally, for the YMCA of Greater Boston. The candidate will commit to and support the Y mission and vision to advance community-integrated health. Promote the Y’s ability to serve health seekers in preventing chronic disease or living well with chronic disease. Support the Healthy Living Program Director in achieving all the chart of work deliverables necessary to build the organization's capacity to launch one or more community health programs. Additionally, this role will coordinate community outreach and engagement efforts, as well as support the implementation and delivery of four core community health programs, ensuring culturally responsive, accessible, and high-impact services for diverse populations.

Requirements

Experience implementing evidence-based program models, including targeting specific or underserved populations, managing referral relationships with health care providers, and implementing quality assurance and data collection protocols.
CPR/AED certification
Associate or bachelor’s Degree

Nice To Haves

Public health background
Attend Orientation to Healthy Living at the Y
Attain EBHI certifications in appropriate courses through YUSA
Attain appropriate health and wellness certifications through YUSA or an outside agency approved by the YMCA of Greater Boston

Responsibilities

Support outreach, recruitment, coordination, and delivery of the following programs: Livestrong, Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring, Healthy Habits, and Enhance Fitness.
Facilitate and/or co-facilitate chronic disease and prevention programs in accordance with established guidelines.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA laws.
Lead in-person or virtual classes and takes responsibility for group dynamics and interactions among members.
Keep attendance and completes associated paperwork following each session.
Engage in active listening with participants and express empathy.
Provide curriculum to class participants in effective, meaningful, and compelling ways.
Encourage group participation and interaction with open-ended questions, facilitate commitment and retention of participants.
Provide and implement sessions in accordance with National and State standards and guidelines.
Deliver each program with the curriculum as set forward by YMCA of the YUSA or licensing organization.
Responsible for the health and safety of individuals during each session.
Report accidents and injuries as well as complete incident reports.
Set up and break down equipment as needed.
Create a supportive and motivating environment that is friendly, fun and non-competitive.
Foster relationships with and between participants.
Make learning a shared responsibility for the group.
Provide accessibility to participants both before and after sessions to answer questions and follow-up on any questions you cannot answer during class time.
Arrive for class on time and dressed appropriately.