Community Health Instructor - YMCA

Job Description

Job Description

Community Health Instructor (Part-Time)

Arthur J. Glatfelter YMCA | York, PA
Flexible Schedule | Weekday Days with Occasional Evenings & Weekends

Empower Health. Inspire Change. Strengthen the Community.

The Arthur J. Glatfelter YMCA is seeking a passionate and community-focused Community Health Instructor to lead evidence-based wellness and chronic disease prevention programs that help individuals improve their health and quality of life. If you're motivated by making a meaningful difference and enjoy building relationships that support healthier communities, this is an opportunity to create lasting impact.

Essential Responsibilities

• Facilitate evidence-based health and wellness programs, including chronic disease prevention and management initiatives.
• Create a welcoming and supportive environment that encourages participant engagement, accountability, and success.
• Educate and motivate participants and their families to adopt sustainable healthy lifestyle habits.
• Build and maintain relationships with healthcare organizations, community partners, and referral sources to increase program awareness and participation.
• Conduct community outreach activities and support enrollment efforts for health programs.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, participant progress documentation, and required program data collection.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA privacy standards and confidentiality requirements.
• Follow YMCA safety procedures, emergency protocols, and incident reporting guidelines.
• Prepare program spaces, set up equipment, maintain materials, and report repair or replacement needs.
• Promote YMCA mission-focused programs and services that support community health.

Qualifications

• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required.
• Certification in one or more evidence-based health programs, such as YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program, LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA, or similar evidence-based wellness programs.
• Experience delivering evidence-based programming and completing associated data collection and reporting requirements.
• Experience working with special populations and individuals managing chronic health conditions.
• Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to engage participants, community partners, and healthcare professionals effectively.
• Ability to demonstrate proper exercise techniques and safely lift up to 45 pounds.
• Passion for community health, wellness education, and improving health outcomes.

Schedule

Flexible part-time hours based on program needs, including:

• Primarily weekday daytime hours
• Occasional evening programs
• Periodic weekend sessions and community outreach events

Benefits

• FREE access to fitness centers and pools at all YMCA of the Roses locations.
• Discounts on YMCA programs and lessons.
• FREE Child Watch services (up to 3 hours per day while working, when available).

What You'll Love About This Role

Every class and coaching session provides an opportunity to help someone take control of their health. Whether you're guiding participants through a chronic disease prevention program, celebrating progress milestones, or connecting community members with valuable resources, you'll play a key role in creating positive health outcomes. You'll work alongside dedicated staff, healthcare partners, and community organizations to expand access to wellness programs that truly make a difference.

Join Our Team

If you're passionate about health education, community engagement, and helping individuals build healthier futures, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help the Arthur J. Glatfelter YMCA create healthier lives and a stronger community through evidence-based wellness programming.

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