EBHI Instructor - Association Wide
About The Position
The EBHI Instructor is trained to lead a variety of EBHI programs at YMCA branches. The instructor facilitates and implements each program by delivering its standard curriculum in a meaningful way and using exploratory facilitation to support participants on their healthy living journey. The role guides participants through program completion by teaching proper equipment use, motivating participants, communicating effectively with participants and YMCA staff, and entering program data into the WELLD database in a timely manner. The instructor creates a friendly, motivating, and non-competitive environment; supports individual behavior change and goal setting; fosters relationships among participants; and helps participants access other beneficial YMCA programs. The role also includes class preparation, participant follow-up, recordkeeping, equipment organization, and compliance with YMCA policies, safety procedures, and reporting requirements.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have experience working with adults.
- Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to build strong relationships with individuals and foster community within a group.
- Must have empathy for health seekers.
- Must be able to engage people of all ages in physical activity.
- Must maintain CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification yearly.
- Must maintain First Aid and Administering Emergency Oxygen certification every two years.
- Must complete Bloodborne Pathogens and Child Abuse Prevention training yearly.
- Must maintain HIPAA training yearly.
- Must complete online trainings for EBHI programs.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity and proficiency with Listen First or motivational interviewing; training is available upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Instruct classes in accordance with YMCA and EBHI program guidelines.
- Support members’ overall well-being, including spirit, mind, and body.
- Conduct pre- and post-program assessments when required.
- Emphasize individual ownership of behavior change and support weekly goal setting.
- Learn and use the WELLD database, entering required program information weekly.
- Foster relationships with and among participants and create a friendly, motivating, non-competitive environment.
- Facilitate appropriate activities and refer adults to other beneficial YMCA programs.
- Prepare for each class by planning activities, reviewing class content, and reminding participants.
- Be available before and after sessions to answer questions and follow up on unanswered questions.
- Follow up with participants who miss class to provide missed information or handouts.
- Maintain required records, including attendance, speaker feedback, surveys, and homework documentation.
- Enter data within 48 hours of each session and send it to Association Offices weekly for grant reporting.
- Attend scheduled staff meetings and trainings.
- Follow YMCA policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and emergency and safety procedures.
- Complete incident and accident reports as necessary.
- Organize and put away class equipment and report damaged equipment.
- Assist guest speakers and support participants in all areas of the program.
- Perform additional responsibilities and duties upon request.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
