Health and Wellbeing I Lifestyle Coach

What You’ll Do
Lead engaging Diabetes Prevention Program sessions and help participants build realistic, sustainable habits for better health.

What You Bring
Strong communication, empathy and group-facilitation skills, plus an interest in health, wellness and helping people achieve their goals.

What You’ll Love About Working at the Y
Build meaningful relationships and help people make lasting changes while strengthening the health of our community.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Senior Director, Health & Wellbeing, the Health & Well-Being Lifestyle Coach facilitates delivery of the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program and creates a welcoming, supportive environment where participants can build sustainable healthy habits. The Lifestyle Coach delivers the approved curriculum with fidelity, facilitates engaging group experiences, supports participant goal setting and behavior change, maintains required program documentation, and builds relationships that encourage participation and retention. The incumbent demonstrates the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all aspects of their work.

OUR PATH

For 150 years, the YMCA of Metro Denver has been more than a place - it is a movement that lifts spirit, mind and body for all.  Our direction is clear: Elevate Lives and Rise Together.  Grounded by our mission and strengthened by the global YMCA movement we will elevate our people, purpose, partnerships and promise.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Deliver the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program curriculum with fidelity in effective, meaningful and engaging ways.
• Facilitate group participation and discussion using open-ended questions, active listening and other effective facilitation techniques.
• Create a safe, welcoming, judgment-free and non-competitive environment that supports participant learning, belonging and behavior change.
• Build relationships with and among participants and encourage continued participation and program retention.
• Support participants in setting realistic goals, identifying barriers, celebrating progress and building sustainable healthy habits.
• Prepare for each session by reviewing curriculum content, participant information and trackers, developing a facilitation plan, and completing participant reminders as appropriate.
• Collect required participant information, including on-site weight information, in accordance with program procedures.
• Accurately record required weekly participant and program data in the designated database within 48 hours of each session.
• Be available to participants before and after sessions to answer questions and provide appropriate follow-up and encouragement.
• Follow up with participants outside scheduled sessions and conduct in-person make-up sessions as needed to support participation and program requirements.
• Protect participant information and follow YMCA privacy, confidentiality and HIPAA-related policies and procedures applicable to the program.
• Travel to community locations as needed to deliver the program.
• Participate in required Lifestyle Coach team meetings, communications, training and professional development opportunities.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including personnel, safety, facility access, membership and emergency procedures.
• Attend and remain current on all mandatory training and support the YMCA’s mission and annual support campaign.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Clear Communication
• Decision Making
• Inclusion
• Active Listening
• Empathy
• Safety
• Relationship Building
• Teamwork

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those needed to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Regularly uses a computer, phone or smart device for participant communication, program documentation and other job responsibilities.
• Frequently stands, walks, sits, reaches and uses hands to handle program materials and equipment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with participants and colleagues in individual and group settings.
• May be required to transport, lift and/or move program materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Work is performed in YMCA facilities and community locations; noise levels and physical environments may vary by program site.

DISCLAIMER

The YMCA of Metropolitan Denver reserves the right to modify, add, or remove job duties and responsibilities as business needs evolve.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position.

Employment with the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver is at-will and may be terminated by either the employee or the organization at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

The YMCA of Metropolitan Denver is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION & RISK MANAGEMENT

The YMCA is committed to the safety and well-being of all children and vulnerable individuals. As part of our commitment to child abuse prevention and Praesidium accreditation standards, all employees are required to comply with YMCA abuse prevention policies, including screening, training, supervision, and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong communication, active listening, relationship-building and group facilitation skills.
• Ability to create community within a group and demonstrate empathy, encouragement and respect for participants pursuing health and wellness goals.
• Knowledge of basic health, nutrition, physical activity and wellness concepts preferred.
• Ability to work effectively and inclusively with people of varied backgrounds, experiences and abilities; experience working with older adults is preferred.
• Familiarity with Listen First, motivational interviewing or other participant-centered coaching approaches is highly encouraged.
• Commitment to the YMCA mission and values, with an emphasis on supporting participants as they pursue sustainable health changes.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Ability to complete and remain current on required YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach training and other mandatory training.

BENEFITS 

• Free individual membership 
• Program discounts
• Generous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked
• Paid Time off for those scheduled and working 20+ per week