Fitness for You(th) Facilitator - Gateway Region YMCA

Gateway Region YMCA; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Plan

12% Retirement fund

Tuition discount

YMCA membership

Job summary

Gateway Region YMCA is seeking staff to deliver engaging, interactive programs for youth and communities in Missouri. The role emphasizes safe activities, responsible leadership, and positive participant outcomes.

Training and support are provided to ensure quality program delivery and alignment with YMCA values. The position involves organizing activities for diverse age groups, maintaining resources, and reporting progress to the Program Director.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with target age groups preferred.
• Post-secondary education in program area preferred.
• Maintain confidentiality of program participants.
• Ability to deliver engaging activities and manage groups.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a highly interactive experience to groups in the program.
• Organize, lead and adapt activities appropriate for the age group.
• Maintain and use program resources efficiently and ecologically.
• Provide safe conditions and refrain from hazardous activities.
• Keep the Program Director informed of progress and issues.
• Actively participate in all program activities.
• Lead and facilitate lessons that teach social emotional and content area skills.
• Adapt lessons to participant needs and engage all members.
• Complete evaluations with participants and share results.

Skills

Group facilitation

Program delivery

Safety awareness

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Contact information

Description

• Base Pay $18.00 - $20.00 / Hour
• Job Category Part Time
• Industry Education, Community Development
• Employee Type Part Time
• Required Degree High school

• Deliver a highly interactive experience to group of participants in the program and create an experience that promotes success in specific program.
• Organize, lead and adapt a variety of stimulating activities appropriate for the age and experience of the group with a positive and enthusiastic manner.
• Maintain and use program resources efficiently and ecologically.
• Provide safe conditions and refrain from engaging in activities that may be hazardous or negligent to those involved.
• Keep the Program Director informed of activities and any progress of problems or questions related to the program.
• Actively participate in all of the program activities.
• Lead and facilitate lessons that teach, model and practice social emotional and content area skills.
• Adapt lessons to the needs and experience of participants and engage all members of the group in ways that allow them to build their skills and confidence.
• Complete evaluations with program participants and communicate results appropriately.
• Maintain confidentiality of program participants.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and make adjustments to enhance the outcomes and experience.
• Provide direction and support to volunteers and/or staff as assigned.
• Attend assigned staff training.
• Represent the YMCA and create a program culture that incorporates, highlights and models the Y values.
• Maintain positive, professional communication with site contacts and/or participant families.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with target age groups and post-secondary education in program area is preferred.
• 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

• Must be 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent

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