Health & Life Skills Instructor- Gulfport

Under direct supervision, create an environment that supports physical, mental and emotional health. This position will provide programming, events and activities that focus on building youth attitudes and skills that support healthy decision-making, physical literacy and emotional well-being.

• Implement evidence-based programs that address various aspects of physical and mental health, including nutrition, exercise, stress management, self-care, mindfulness, and emotional resilience.
  
• Facilitate programs such as Passport to Manhood, SMART Girls, SMART Moves, UPS Road Code and Triple Play (daily challenges, healthy habits, social recreation).
  
• Facilitate programs that integrate elements of team-building, problem-solving, and creative expression components, that empower teens to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.
  
• Develop innovative recruitment strategies to promote Health and Wellness Programs. Ensure inclusivity and accessibility in the recruitment process, identifying diverse target audiences and implementing effective methods to reach them.
  
• Participate in community athletic events as well as events that support mental and emotional well-being.
  
• Develop meaningful relationships with youth to help discover their interests and advance them through their Health & Life Skills experience.
  
• Manage and maintain equipment, materials and resources for Health & Life Skills programming.
  

• May be assigned special projects and other duties periodically by Supervisor
  
• May participate in special programs and/or events
  
• May be required to drive Club bus/van if CDL has been obtained
  
• Partâ€time employees are required to attend a certain amount of training (Boys & Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast management will determine dates and times)
  
• Review and respond to eâ€mails, voicemails and other forms of communication within one business day
  

• Associate�s degree in related field from an accredited college or university preferred, or equivalent experience
  
• Minimum of one year experience in youth development
  
• Knowledge of teen development
  
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
  
• Ability to deal with the general public
  
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
  
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications
  
• Valid State Driver License
  

• Bachelor�s degree in related field
  
• Two or more years� experience
  
• Previous experience working with children in a classroom, preschool, or childcare setting
  

• Problem solving - identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information skillfully and maintain confidentiality
  
• Interpersonal skills - maintain confidentiality, remain open to others� ideas and exhibit a willingness to try new things
  
• Oral communications - speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and demonstrate group presentation skills
  
• Written communications - edit work for spelling and grammar, present numerical data effectively and able to read and interpret written information
  
• Planning/organizing - prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently
  
• Quality control - demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality
  
• Adaptability - adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and able to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events
  
• Dependability - consistently at work and on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance
  

Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructors; instruct; and advise/counsel External: Maintain contact with other Clubs, vendors, consultants, organizations, government agencies and others to achieve program goals and objectives, manage costs, share information, and resolve problems.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by and 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.

• Physical demands: While performing duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or fell objects, computers, files, and other general office equipment and products. Employee may be asked to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Employee must occasionally visit other Boys & Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast Clubs.
  
• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually low. When Club is in session, the noise level may be moderate to loud.
  

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
  

Work Location: In person