HEALTHY WEIGHT & YOUR CHILD (NIR FAMILY YMCA)

YMCA of Southeastern NC; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

A regional community sports organization in Wilmington seeks a Highway Content Leader to facilitate the Healthy Weight and Your Child program. This part-time role focuses on delivering engaging classes, building relationships with participants, and ensuring the program's success. Candidates should possess CPR/AED and Basic First Aid certifications, effective communication skills, and be at least 18 years of age. The role offers an hourly rate of $17, increasing to $18 for bilingual candidates.

Qualifications

• Must be flexible to work with adults and children.
• Has been trained in Listen First.
• Familiar and proficient with motivational interviewing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the content of the Healthy Weight and Your Child program.
• Foster healthy living behaviors.
• Maintain records such as attendance and goal tracking.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Empathy for health seekers

Ability to build strong relationships

Education

18 years or older

Tools

CPR/AED certification

Basic First Aid certification

Job description

Healthy Weight & Your Child (NIR Family YMCA)

Welcome to apply for the Healthy Weight & Your Child (NIR Family YMCA) role at YMCA of Southern NC.

Hwyc - Content Leader – Bilingual Preferred (Spanish & English)

FLSA Status: Part-time, hourly role with specific start and end date.

Hourly Rate: $17/hour, $18/hour for bilingual.

Position Summary

To facilitate the content portion of the Healthy Weight and Your Child program by delivering the standard curriculum designed for the program. Assist the Activity Leader during the movement portion of the program as needed.

Essential Functions

• Deliver the content portion of the program in accordance with YMCA guidelines, following lesson plans accordingly.
• Encourage group participation and interaction with open-ended questions and facilitate commitment and retention of participants.
• Build effective, authentic relationships with children and adults; help them connect with each other and the YMCA, encouraging adult and youth involvement in all activities, goal setting, and overall participation.
• Create a motivating environment that is friendly and non-competitive.
• Make learning a shared responsibility for the group.
• Prepare before each class (i.e., session outline, content for class, reminder call to participants).
• Provide accessibility to participants both before and after sessions to answer questions and follow up on any questions you cannot answer during class time.
• Follow up with participants outside of class if they are unable to attend.
• Support and encourage goal setting on a weekly basis.
• Convey information/program content, as appropriate, refer children and adults to other YMCA programs deemed beneficial.
• Maintain records as required (i.e., attendance, goal tracking, weight, measurements). Data must be entered within 48 hours of the session.
• Arrive for class on time and dressed appropriately.
• Foster healthy living behaviors in a holistic manner.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Complete incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Organize and put away needed class equipment. Report damaged equipment.
• Assist the Activity Leader as needed, supporting participants in all areas of the program.

YMCA Competencies (Leader)

• Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the YMCA’s values, demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfil community needs, recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships, supports fundraising.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions; builds rapport and relates well to others; seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, remains calm in challenging situations; listens for understanding and meaning, speaks and writes effectively; takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, transfers learning from one situation to another, embraces new approaches, discovers ideas to create a better member experience; establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings; follows budgeting policies and procedures, reports all financial irregularities immediately; strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high‑value experience for members.
• Personal Growth: Pursues self‑development that enhances job performance, demonstrates an openness to change, seeks opportunities in the change process, accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships; has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well, uses best practices, demonstrates up‑to‑date knowledge and skills in technology.

Qualifications

• Certifications: Adult/Child CPR/AED and Basic First Aid certification within 1 month of hire.
• Must be flexible to work with adults and children.
• Must have strong communication skills, the ability to build strong relationships with individuals and build community within a group, and have empathy for health seekers. At least 18 years of age.
• Has been trained in Listen First. Familiar and proficient with Listen First or motivational interviewing required.

Physical Demands

• Ability to conduct energetic classes and activities for youth and adult participants.
• Ability to lift equipment, perform all physical aspects of the position, including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and assisting youth on/off equipment.

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional demeanor in both appearance and attitude.
• Perform additional responsibilities and duties upon request.
• Must be able to facilitate the HWYC program for the full 16‑week program cycle.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

• Other

Industries

• Wellness and Fitness Services