• Active 6 Coach

    Missoula Family YMCA (Missoula, MT)


    ACTIVE 6 COACH

    Missoula, MT (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3000+S+Russell+Street+Missoula+MT+USA+59801)

     

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    Description

    JOB TITLE: ACTIVE 6 COACH

    Status: part-time, Y job grade 6

     

    Wage: $18.49/hr

     

    Hours: 10-15/week, must be available during after school hours

     

    Reports to: Director of Program & Member Services

     

    Probation: Subject to a 12-month introductory (probationary) period

     

    POSITION SUMMARY:The YMCA’s Active 6 program plays an important role in the community, helping 6th graders to form healthy habits they can sustain as they age. Active 6 provides all 6th graders in Missoula County with a free membership to the YMCA. Additionally, Active 6 provides structured after school programming on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays aimed at getting kids moving with activities like weightlifting, running, and group games. As the Active 6 Coach, role modeling physical activity through direct participation alongside 6th graders is key. The Active 6 Coach also leads “Snacktivity”, a guided group discussion on health topics while providing participants with a healthy snack. The Active 6 Coach connects with local schools to provide information, plan structured activities, recruits & trains UM volunteers to assist with Active 6 programming, and with the oversite of their supervisor adjusts the program as needed while continuing to engage Missoula 6th graders in healthy habit-forming activities. The Active 6 Coach must be able to thrive in an environment with the unique challenges of a non-profit, community service organization and have the flexibility to work in a constantly changing environment. Works with general supervision.

     

    The Missoula Y is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive space for all, we value all people for their unique talents, and actively promote practices that support diversity, inclusion, and equity.

     

    BENEFITS: Part time employment benefits at the Y include a free individual membership, discounts for Y programs and classes, and 403(b) savings accounts are available to all staff.

    Requirements

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education

    + Required – High school diploma or equivalent

    + Preferred – Secondary education classes in sports or physical fitness related subjects

    Experience

    + Required – Experience with leading volunteers or instructing/coaching youth

    + Required – Working with children

    + Required – Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new office software

    + Required - Certification in CPR and First Aid – can be obtained at the YMCA