Chronic Disease Health Educator

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties; Silverdale (WA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal membership

YMCA360 access

Flexible scheduling

Paid sick leave

EAP

Mental health resources

Wellness program

LifeMart discount

Training opportunities

Program discount

Job summary

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties in Silverdale, WA is seeking a Chronic Disease Health Educator to deliver engaging, safe health education and support to members aiming for healthier lifestyles.

This part-time role focuses on building relationships, coordinating care, and delivering evidence-based programs; travel to community sites may be required, and you will record participant data to monitor progress.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching lifestyle behavior change classes preferred.
• Experience with referral management and/or care coordination.
• Ability to lead safe aerobic/group exercise classes per YMCA standards.
• Commitment to valuing diversity and inclusive environment.
• Must pass background and reference checks.

Responsibilities

• Identify and deliver chronic disease programs to high‑risk, low‑income community members.
• Conduct referral phone calls to determine appropriate health interventions or YMCA services.
• Travel to community locations for program delivery as needed.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Membership to promote programs and enroll participants.
• Update Health and Well-Being Director on program status and progress.
• Record weekly participant data and assist with progress tracking.
• Provide tailored physical activity coaching to meet varying fitness levels.

Skills

Lifestyle behavior change

Referral management

Fitness components

Group exercise instruction

Diversity & inclusion

Background checks

Child Abuse Prevention training

Job description

Position: Chronic Disease Health Educator

Wage: $ 19.57 to $23.73 per hour (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)

Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week

Location: Haselwood Family YMCA, Silverdale, WA

As a Chronic Disease Health Educator, you will be responsible for serving, building relationships and connecting with members who may need extra support to maintain a healthy lifestyle. In this role, you will be able to create a safe, judgement-free, and encouraging environment that is friendly and non-competitive for participants.

If hired for this position, you will deliver engaging, safe, and educational programming to participants that align with the YMCAmission while also helping members reach their personal health goals.

Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience teaching lifestyle behavior change classes preferred.
• Experience with referral management and/or care coordination to various services.
• Knowledge of the fitness components of an aerobic or group exercise class and strength training.
• The ability to demonstrate skills in accordance with YMCA standards and effectively lead a safe aerobic/group exercise class.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with Director of Care Coordination to identify and deliver chronic disease programs to high-risk, low-income community members.
• Conduct referral phone calls with individuals to determine what evidence-based health intervention program and/or YMCA service can support their individual health journey.
• Travel to community locations for program delivery as needed.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Membership staff to promote programs to engage potential participants; conducting screening conversations and enroll participants.
• Connect with branch Health and Well-Being Director on a regular basis to update on program status and progress.
• Participate in all required Lifestyle Coach discussions (meetings, emails, or conference calls) and professional development opportunities, offering ideas and tools for facilitation to other team members.
• Create a safe, judgment-free, and encouraging environment that is friendly and non-competitive for participants.
• Record weekly data for each participant (attendance, weight, physical activity minutes, food tracker completion) in electronic database according to data entry timing requirements. Participate in program progress and outcome tracking.
• Provide physical activity coaching tailored to meet the various fitness levels of participants.

All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise

Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:

• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• VSP Vision Plan

At the Y, we’re all about empowering people, inspiring action, and strengthening the communities we call home. Join our team and support our vision of creating opportunity to all can thrive in every season of life.

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

Location(s)

3909 NW Randall Way, Silverdale , Washington 98383 , United States

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