YMCA LIFESTYLE COACH

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Help people build healthier habits, one step at a time. As a Lifestyle Coach with the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina, you will guide participants through the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program in Spanish, English, or both. You will lead group sessions, encourage participants as they work toward their goals, and deliver the program’s curriculum. You may also have the opportunity to train in other community health programs, including Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring and Healthy Weight & Your Child. 

About the program: This position is supported by a grant with a current period ending August 31, 2027. Funding beyond that date has not been confirmed. Continued employment depends on the availability of program funding.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1. Deliver the program curriculum at YMCA and community locations using effective facilitation techniques, including open-ended questions and group discussion. 
2. Create a welcoming, judgment-free, and noncompetitive environment. Build relationships among participants, encourage shared learning, and support participant goal setting and continued participation. 
3. Prepare for each session by reviewing curriculum, participant notes, and food and activity trackers; developing a facilitation outline; and sending participant reminders. 
4. Weigh participants at each session and record attendance, weight, physical activity minutes, and food tracker completion in the electronic database within required timeframes. 
5. Answer participant questions before and after sessions, provide follow-up outside of class as needed, and schedule and conduct in-person make-up sessions. 
6. Protect participant health information in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. 
7. Participate in quality assurance activities, required team discussions, and professional development to maintain curriculum fidelity and meet program standards. Share facilitation ideas and tools with the team. 
8. Provide regular updates to the Program Manager on program status and participant progress. 
9. Report facility concerns and potential risks to the Community Health Programs Coordinator. Complete required incident and accident documentation.

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.

YMCA PART-TIME BENEFITS OVERVIEW: At the YMCA, we invest in our people so they can better serve our communities. Our part-time employees enjoy a supportive, inclusive work environment with valuable benefits that reflect our mission and core values.

• Complimentary YMCA Membership
• Flexible Scheduling
• Professional Development
• Retirement Benefits
• Employee Resource Groups

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

The YMCA of Southeastern NC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, faith, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual preference, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Commitment to the YMCA’s mission and to supporting people working toward better health. 
• Strong communication, organization, relationship-building, and computer skills, with attention to detail and comfort entering and reviewing participant data. 
• Ability to facilitate groups with empathy and work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds in a variety of settings. 
• Understanding of behavior change and cultural competency. 
• Proficiency in both Spanish and English is strongly preferred. Experience with Listen First or motivational interviewing is encouraged. 
• Employment is contingent upon completing the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach certification and required HIPAA training.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel to community locations to deliver the program. 
• Arrive on time and dress appropriately for each session. 
• Meet deadlines and work independently while communicating and coordinating with the Program Manager and other team members. 
• Interact professionally with participants, employees, volunteers, and community members in a manner consistent with the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with 

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must be able to see and hear.

2. Must be able to speak clearly.

3. Must be able to lift at least 20lbs.

4. Must be in good health.

5. Must be able to bend, stand, stoop, walk and climb a ladder.

6. Must be able to comprehend and communicate written and or verbal instructions

YMCA SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
CPR & First Aid – Must be able to complete and maintain certification in CPR and First Aid; able to assist individuals in need until professional help arrives.

Emergency Response – Ability to quickly identify emergency situations (medical, fire, environmental, etc.) and respond appropriately following established procedures.

Incident Management – Required to report all safety incidents and hazards immediately and accurately to supervisors.

Safe Environment – Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and hazard-free environment for all staff, members, and participants.

Physical Readiness – Must be able to perform physical tasks related to safety, including assisting individuals of various ages and physical abilities.

Compliance – Follow all YMCA safety protocols, OSHA standards, and state/local regulations as applicable.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement: The YMCA provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. If you require accommodation to complete the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources.

Job Title: YMCA LIFESTYLE COACH

FLSA Status: Non - Exempt

Job Type: Part Time
Pay Rate:  $18.00 / Hour
Revision Date: 9/24/26

Equal Opportunity Employer: The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.