Aso Social Action - Washington, United States - YMCA of Metropolitan Washington

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington

Verified Company

Washington, United States

6 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area.

The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Position:
Part-Time Virtual Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Healthy Heart Ambassador

Salary:
$18.00 per hour

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility.

The Y is a cause driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference.

We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, to realize your leadership potential and discover a career that is so much more than a job.

About the Job

The Healthy Heart Ambassador facilitate delivery of YMCA's Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring (BPSM) program, provide support and guidance to program participants, actively engage and recruit participants, and maintain fidelity to the curriculum.

Additionally, lifestyle coaches will support the Community Health programs as needed.

Some of the exciting tasks you will do as a Healthy Heart Ambassador include but are not limited to:

Creates a safe, judgment-free, and encouraging environment that is friendly and non-competitive for participants.
Effectively develops and carries out appropriate nutrition and cooking classes for members and community members of YMCA Anthony Bowen.
Coordinates participation with membership and wellness departments at respective YMCA branches.
Attend Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring training.
Prepares for each session (e.g. review materials and content)
Creates a warm and friendly atmosphere for participants to learn.

Current Shifts Available:

Monday
Friday
Flexible

Weekends

Flexible

Qualifications and Skills:

Highschool diploma or GED
Maintains a flexible schedule to include weeknights and weekends.
Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through on issues in a timely manner Ability to interact comfortably with employees at various levels of the organization.
Use initiative, independent judgment and problem solving within established procedural guidelines.

We offer the following benefits:

Compensation for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits. 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service; 403(b) savings plan; free YMCA membership for employee, numerous professional development opportunities, an exciting and collaborative work environment, and the ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals