Cancer Survivorship Wellness Instructor

DeKalb Health; Brown Deer (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee seeks a part-time program facilitator to deliver LIVESTRONG at the YMCA sessions for adult cancer survivors. You will lead safe, engaging group classes, perform assessments, and tailor plans to individual progress while supporting retention and community connection.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate session data, communicating with participants, and traveling to community sites as needed to ensure program fidelity and participant success.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organization and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to build community within a group and show empathy for health seekers.
• Flexible to work with people from diverse backgrounds and settings.
• Comfortable with data and have strong computer skills.
• Cultural competency and understanding of behavior change.
• Familiarity with Listen First or motivational interviewing is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead energizing, safe, small group classes to support YMCA mission and goals.
• Complete functional assessments and create individual program plans.
• Cultivate participant commitment and support retention.
• Create a welcoming, non-judgmental environment for participants.
• Foster relationships among participants and with staff.
• Travel to community locations for program delivery as needed.
• Prepare for each session and update plans based on results and conversations.
• Be accessible to participants before and after sessions for questions and follow-up.
• Record bi-weekly attendance and exercise data for each session.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Relationship-building

Empathy

Data proficiency

Cultural competency

Listen First

CPR AED

Job description

• Location 9250 N Green Bay Rd,Brown Deer, WI, 53209,United States
• Base Pay $16.00 - $19.00 / Hour
• Job Category Healthy Living
• Employee Type PT Non Exempt

Contact information

Description

Facilitate delivery of LIVESTRONG ® at the YMCA, provide support and guidance to program participants, and maintain fidelity to the curriculum for both our Rite-Hite and Briscoe Family YMCA associations. LIVESTRONGat the YMCA is an evidence-based physical activity and well-being program designed to help adult cancer survivors reclaim their total health. The 12-week program supports cancer survivors in safely achieving their goals such as building muscle mass and strength, increasing flexibility and endurance, and improving confidence and self-esteem.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead energizing, fun, safe and small group classes to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals. Ability to work with participants to address the whole person’s well-being, including spirit, mind and body.
• Complete functional assessments of each participant. Create individual program plans for each participant based on assessment results.
• Cultivate participant commitment and support retention of participants.
• Create a safe, judgment-free, and encouraging environment that is friendly and non-competitive for participants.
• Foster relationships with and between participants.
• Travel to community locations for program delivery as needed.
• Prepare for each session (update individual program plans based on previous week’s results and conversations with participants).
• Be accessible to participants before and after sessions to answer questions and provide follow-up.
• Follow-up with participants outside of class as needed.
• Record bi-weekly data for each participant (attendance and data for all exercises for each session.
• Arrive for class on time and dressed appropriately.
• Connect with Program Manager on a regular basis to update on program and progress and as per any additional expectations outlines.

Requirements

Employment is contingent upon attending and passing the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA training and other requirements as solely determined by the YMCA.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills; the ability to build community within a group; good attention to detail; and empathy for health seekers.
• Must be flexible to work with people from different backgrounds and walks of life and in a wide variety of settings.
• Should be comfortable with data and possess strong computer skills.
• Cultural competency and understanding of behavior change are required.
• Familiarity and proficiency with Listen First or motivational interviewing highly encouraged.
• CPR and AED.

Summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee is committed to equity and inclusion by ensuring that all members of our community can learn, grow and thrive. We celebrate diversity and effectively engage, connect and advocate for our staff, members, and volunteers which will position us to respond and remain relevant to issues impacting our communities. The YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse workforce.

Work Environment, Physical Demands and Child Safety:

Workspace may be shared with other staff when on-site. All YMCA Staff are mandated by law to report child abuse and neglect to Child Protective Services. Such reports can be made verbally at 1-855-444-3911. Staff will also report suspected abuse or neglect to their supervisor, senior management, or Human Resources.