Role OverviewSupports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Provides support and guidance to participants in the YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program.
What You Will Do
Deliver curriculum to class participants, foster relationships with and between participants, prepare before each class, provide accessibility to participants, follow-up with participants, support and encourage goal setting, and record weekly data for each participant.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Must have strong communication and relationship building skills, the ability to build community within a group, and have empathy for health seekers. Must be flexible to work with a wide variety of people and have knowledge of basic health, nutrition, and fitness.
Requirements
- A combination of education, experience, and certifications requisite to meet industry standards
- Bi-lingual (Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese is suggested)
- Strong communication and relationship building skills
- Ability to build community within a group
- Empathy for health seekers
- Flexibility to work with a wide variety of people
- Knowledge of basic health, nutrition, and fitness
- Understanding of behavior change
- Familiarity and proficiency with Listen First or motivational interviewing
Benefits
- Salary range: $28.00 - $30.00/hour
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