Job Title: CATCH Kid’s Club Instructor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Part-time

Reports to: Director of Healthy Living

Wage: $14+/hour (including travel time between sites)

Part-Time Benefits:

• Retirement accounts (You can contribute at any time, but the Y will contribute 12% after two years of service with 1,000 hours in each of the two years)
• Paid time off (Accrue 1 hour of paid time off for every 50 hours worked)
• Complimentary nationwide 2 adult family membership to the Y
• Discounts on programs, summer camps, YMCA Camp Miller
• Team member referral program
• Employee engagement and appreciation activities
• Employee assistance program
• Growth and development opportunities
• Leadership certification and related training offered and encouraged

Summary/Objective

The Coordinated Approach to Childhood Health (CATCH) Kid’s Club Instructor will be responsible for instructing the Y’s healthy eating and physical activity education program for elementary school youth. This community-based program has been proven to increase healthy habits early in life, especially among youth from marginalized backgrounds. A personal vehicle and afternoon availability (at least twice weekly, 2:30-5:00 p.m.) is required as this program is located across a variety of community based after-school program sites.

Our Culture

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the organizational expert for implementing the Instructor Approach to Childhood Health (CATCH) Kid’s Club curriculum.
• Teaching weekly CATCH lessons at various community-based after-school program sites throughout Duluth.
• Responsible for collecting basic reporting data including, but not limited to, pre and post surveys, weekly attendance, demographic information, anecdotal quotes, photos, and videos.
• Communicate with other CATCH Instructors on lesson plans.
• Other duties as assigned.

YMCA Competencies

• Values: Accept and demonstrate the Y’s values
• Community: Desire to serve others and fulfill community needs
• Inclusion: Work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions
• Relationships: Build rapport and relate well with others

Required Qualifications

• Ability to connect with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Experience working with elementary-aged youth.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Possess a valid state driving license
• Basic knowledge of physical activity and nutrition.
• Passion and excitement for teaching the next generation the importance of healthy living.
• Ability to engage elementary-aged youth and make learning fun!
• Afternoon availability (2:30-5:00 p.m.) at least two days per week during the school year.
• Access to personal vehicle for shopping and moving between program sites.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required within 60 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching and/or coaching experience.
• Degree (or pursuing degree) in health education, exercise science, kinesiology, nutrition, physical education, public health, or other related field.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  Ability to conduct activities relating to fitness. Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position including walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting, jumping, and running.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not involve any supervision responsibilities.

Work Environment

This position operates in area schools and community centers and serves elementary aged youth. There are occasional activities that will take place outdoors, but most activities happen indoors.

Travel

Travel is required for this position. There will be travel in-town for meetings, trainings, program related shopping, and between different site locations. A personal vehicle is required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be able to successfully pass a background check.
• Must comply with the Duluth Area Family YMCA’s COVID-19 vaccination policy.

EEO Statement

The Duluth Area Family YMCA (the Y) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Y complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absences, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• To follow Duluth Area Family YMCA policy, we ask all applicants about their vaccination status to ensure the safety of all those who work at or use the services of the Duluth Area Family YMCA. Are you vaccinated against COVID-19?
• What is a valid email address that we can reach out for scheduling an interview?

Work Location: One location

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