Fitness for You(th) Facilitator - Gateway Region YMCA

• 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.

• 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
• Discounts on YMCA programs
• Discounts on YMCA Childcare