Sound Bowl Instructor

Job Description

Benefits Include:

Free YMCA of the North Membership

32% spa discount for all Y team members

20% program discounts on various other YMCA programs such as camp, personal training, swim lessons, etc.

15 minutes of PAID prep time for each session

1. Job Summary:

The Health and Wellbeing Instructor is a subject-matter expert responsible for planning and leading a virtual or in-person class, workshop, or practice. The incumbent will educate/train participants or instruct classes that advance access to whole-person health and wellbeing services and programs in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures .

2. Essential Functions:

· Plan, prepare and lead a class, workshop or practice which may be a healing art, wellbeing or integrative health practice supporting the mind, body, spirit, community, and environment experience

· Ensure safe and effective participant experience, responding to and reporting any accidents or incidents

· Create a safe space (physically and emotionally) for participants to explore goals and intentions

· Travel to community locations for in-person program delivery as needed

· Arrive for class promptly and dressed appropriately

· Adhere to the YMCA’s HIPAA policies and procedures and ensure participants’ protected health information is secure

· Be accessible to clients before and after sessions to answer questions and provide follow-up

· Attend all required team meetings or check-ins

· May develop and distribute highly engaging wellbeing educational content for both, virtual and in-person mission delivery operations

· May represent the YMCA in the community, participating via in-person and virtual public relations and promotional activities (as needed)

· Respond to and communicate all participant concerns and feedback in a timely manner to supervisor

· Assist welcoming, scheduling/processing payment, and checking in clients when needed

· Actively practices referral to other integrative health and wellbeing disciplines within the wellbeing team

· Advise on philosophy of whole-person health and wellbeing when the organization is establishing new culture, products, programs, and services

· Obtain, maintain, and provide required certification related to healing art, wellbeing or integrative health practice supporting the mind, body, spirit, community, and environment experience

3. Relationships:

This position reports to Senior Director of Integrative Health and Wellbeing, who reports to the Vice President of Whole-Person Wellbeing. The incumbent interacts regularly with members and clients, responding to their needs and provides feedback in a professional manner. The incumbent also interacts with staff from YMCA locations and George Wellbeing.

4. Qualifications:

Required

· Training or credentials required to lead or teach the class (e.g., yoga/meditation, mindfulness-based stress reduction, emotional freedom technique, hypnotherapy, somatic movement, gyrokinesis, energy healing, Reiki, healing touch)

· Experience leading or teaching classes (e.g., guided imagery, sound healing, cooking/culinary, gardening)

· Prerequisite certifications when necessary

· Demonstrated ability to motivate and encourage participants

· Excellent customer service, active listening and verbal communication skills

· Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations

· Demonstrated ability working with a diverse population and ability levels

· Values philosophy of whole-person health and wellbeing (i.e., mind, body, spirit, community and environment)

· Experience instructing adults and/or youth and understanding components of behavioral changes

· Knowledge of HIPAA compliance and regulations

· Ability to build strong relationships with individuals

· Flexibility to travel and deliver services at multiple locations

· Available evenings and weekends

· Proficient in using technology platforms (e.g., Microsoft suite, Zoom)

Preferred

· Education or work experience to include basic health, nutrition, fitness/wellness or personal development

· Safety certifications such as BLS, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration

· Working towards health and wellbeing credentials

5. Work Conditions:

· Ability to lead assigned classes, workshops and sessions, demonstrating movement techniques as required

· Stretch, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs and move heavy equipment on a daily basis

· Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in the event of an emergency

· Flexibility to travel and deliver services at multiple locations

6. Additional Notes:

This job description represents the major functions of the position, but it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from the Integrative Health and Wellbeing leadership team or branch representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the success of the program.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge

The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating of unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the association’s mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility.

The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve. We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all. We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all.

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