Adaptive Support Fitness Instructor

Gateway Region YMCA; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in St. Louis seeks a dedicated individual to support program planning and coordination, ensuring the needs of participants are met. The role involves maintaining safety, managing budgets, and fostering positive relationships with diverse groups. Ideal candidates will have strong public relations skills and the ability to adapt to various situations. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including retirement savings and discounts on programs.

Benefits

403(b) Retirement Savings

12% Retirement Fund

20% Discount on Tuition

Free YMCA Membership

Discounts on YMCA Programs

Discounts on YMCA Childcare

Qualifications

• 1-2 years related experience preferred.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and coordination of program activities.
• Ensure participant safety and well-being.
• Maintain budget and track expenditures.

Skills

Public Relations

Judgment

Communication

Education

High School/GED/University

Tools

Business Software

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• Support planning and coordination of a program and its activities.
• Ensure individual needs of participants are met within program guidelines.
• Utilize sound judgment and discretionary skills in accordance with the Gateway Region YMCA policies.
• Maintain positive relationships with many diverse people including staff, parents, volunteers and program site administration and demonstrate strong public relation skills.
• Ensure YMCA policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• Maintain an environment that ensures participant's safety and well-being.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Works with director to determine current needs for program.
• Ensure implementation of policies and procedures.
• Maintain budget and track expenditures/transactions.
• Schedule and organize meetings/events and maintain agenda. .
• Ensure ADA compliance with federal, state, local and YMCA regulations.
• Ensure individual needs of the participants are met and supported while remaining within the approved program parameters.
• Implement modifications and adaptations to approved goals as needed
• Ensure appropriate programming/support is provided in a 1:1 client ratio
• Accurate, timely completion of paperwork required by funders and YMCA
• Provide opportunities to build self-help and independent skills
• Maintain confidentiality and accurately prepare and provide proper records, documentation and files
• Communicate professionally and accurately with YMCA staff, participants and families.
• Complete and maintain all required certifications
• Perform all other duties as assigned
  
  

Description

• Support planning and coordination of a program and its activities.
• Ensure individual needs of participants are met within program guidelines.
• Utilize sound judgment and discretionary skills in accordance with the Gateway Region YMCA policies.
• Maintain positive relationships with many diverse people including staff, parents, volunteers and program site administration and demonstrate strong public relation skills.
• Ensure YMCA policies and procedures are followed at all times.
• Maintain an environment that ensures participant's safety and well-being.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Works with director to determine current needs for program.
• Ensure implementation of policies and procedures.
• Maintain budget and track expenditures/transactions.
• Schedule and organize meetings/events and maintain agenda. .
• Ensure ADA compliance with federal, state, local and YMCA regulations.
• Ensure individual needs of the participants are met and supported while remaining within the approved program parameters.
• Implement modifications and adaptations to approved goals as needed
• Ensure appropriate programming/support is provided in a 1:1 client ratio
• Accurate, timely completion of paperwork required by funders and YMCA
• Provide opportunities to build self-help and independent skills
• Maintain confidentiality and accurately prepare and provide proper records, documentation and files
• Communicate professionally and accurately with YMCA staff, participants and families.
• Complete and maintain all required certifications
• Perform all other duties as assigned
  
  

The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.

Requirements

• High School/GED/University completion in field or related field (based on position)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• 0ne to two years related experience preferred
• Ability to use typical business software and office equipment
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
• Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications
  
  

Full Compensation Package (when Applicable)

• 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after completing 1,000 hours of service during any two 12-month period.
• 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
• Free individual membership to YMCA nationwide
• Discounts on YMCA programs
• Discounts on YMCA Childcare
  
  

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Salon/Spa/Fitness

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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