Activity Coach, Shapedown

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada YMCA of GREATER VANCOUVER Full time

**Position Title**: Activity Coach, Shapedown

**Terms**: Part Time, Permanent

**Location**: BC Children's Hospital and Langara YMCA

**Start Date**: January 12, 2023

**Hours of Work**:4-6 hours per week

Additional hours for meetings, training, report writing and coaching

**Schedule**:Thursday's 5:00-8:00pm, Saturday's 3:00-5:00pm

**Rate**: $23.00 per hour

**Reports To**: Manager, Family Healthy Living Programs

**Situation**:
YMCA BC is a charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community, by nurturing the potential of children, teens & young adults, promoting healthy lifestyles, fostering a sense of social responsibility and delivering lasting personal & social change to grow in spirit, mind, and body. Since January 2023, YMCA of Northern British Columbia, YMCA-YWCA of Kamloops and YMCA of Greater Vancouver are officially one association, with one mission to strengthen our impact for communities across British Columbia. We are YMCA BC. This transition marks a new chapter in our long-standing history of building communities, transforming lives, and connecting people of all ages, stages, backgrounds and abilities, to unique opportunities to learn, grow, and reach their potential.

YMCA BC provides services in health, fitness & aquatics, child care, camping, employment & community services to over 150,000 participants annually. Our values guide our decision-making and behavior:
Do the right thing - We are caring, respectful, honest and responsible in all we do

Put people first - We believe in the strengths, perspectives and passion of people

Keep our promises -We do what we say we will do

Lead by example -We are courageous, speak with conviction, listen attentively and collaborate

**Nature and Scope**:
The Activity Coach will deliver the Shapedown exercise sessions. Shapedown BC is a family centered healthy lifestyles program delivered in partnership with the Centre for Healthy Weights, BC Children’s Hospital and the Fraser Health Authority. The program is 10 weeks long and is led by a multi-disciplinary team, including a physician, dietician, mental health professional and exercise specialist. Shapedown BC is part of the Childhood Healthy Weights Initiative of BC

**Responsibilities**:

- Required to attend any Shapedown training before starting and any YMCA specific trainings as required
- Implement Shapedown Physical Activity Curriculum and provide feedback on its implementation
- Participate in Shapedown pre and post measurement sessions (Week 1 & week 10) including weight, height and waist circumference, as well as recording data.
- Plan and lead weekly Shapedown exercise sessions including set up and clean up
- Assist Shapedown team members with room set-up and take-down at weekly sessions
- Collaborate and work with Shapedown delivery team to support families, including checking in with families as they arrive and before they leave
- Participate in external evaluation process: weekly reflection sheets, end of group team reports and coaching notes
- Keep records/attendance of participants - provide to Shapedown Dietitian at completion of group
- Lead Family Fun Sessions on the weekend
- Provide Family Orientations at the membership facility and on the fitness floor (age dependent)
- Engage in and encourage families to participate in Family Coaching
- Regular communication with Supervisor
- If necessary, substitute for other Shapedown programs
- Ensure the safety of all members, participants, staff, and property by following YMCA standards/policies/procedures and ensuring they are maintained amongst all members and staff
- Build meaningful relationships through positive daily interaction with YMCA members, visitors, and colleagues
- Promote philanthropy through the YMCA’s annual campaign
- Attend staff meetings, planning sessions and training events as required
- Maintain regular attendance, punctuality and be appropriately dressed and well groomed
- Perform related duties as required

**Qualifications/Experience**:

- Fluency in English
- Working with groups of children with the ability to engage and motivate
- Able to manage and facilitate large groups of children
- Strong communication skills and experience working with a variety of cultures and family dynamics preferably in a family place setting
- Knowledge of physical activity guidelines for youth, children and teens
- Experience leading physical activity for youth, children and teens
- Energetic, Enthusiastic, and shows a passion for working with children and families
- Holds a current BCRPA fitness certification OR has a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology or related field
- Minimum 1 year experience working with children and families in a group setting
- HIGH FIVE® and behavior change training is an asset
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C & AED certificate
- ** The YMCA has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy requiring all staff and volunteers to be vaccinated as per the timelines set o

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