Activity Coach, South Asian Shapedown - Vancouver, Canada - YMCA of GREATER VANCOUVER

YMCA of GREATER VANCOUVER

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title:
Activity Coach, South Asian Shapedown (In-Person)

Terms:
Part Time, Permanent

Location:
Tong Louie Family YMCA & Online

Start Date:

ASAP

Hours of Work:4-6 hours per week (Option to build hours)

Additional hours for meetings, training, report writing and coaching

Schedule:
Sunday 9:30-12:30pm + 1 hour of prep

Rate:
$23.00 per hour + FREE YMCA Fitness Membership

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
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Put people first

We believe in the strengths, perspectives and passion of people

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Keep our promises

We do what we say we will do

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Lead by example

We are courageous, speak with conviction, listen attentively and collaborate

Nature and Scope:

The South Asian Shapedown BC program fosters healthy lifestyle changes with families that are learning about healthy eating and active living.

The Activity Coach will deliver the South Asian Shapedown exercise sessions. The program is delivered in Punjabi and has been culturally adapted.

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 provides a holistic approach to weight management issues for children, teens and their families.

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 setup and takedown 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 and Punjabi is required
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 Ai