Fitness Instructor
Fitness Instructor
Directions for Youth & Families
Columbus, OH
See who Directions for Youth & Families has hired for this role
- Looking to make a difference in the lives of children & families?
- Seeking professional growth in resiliency-oriented & trauma-informed mental health treatment?
- Is your workplace’s commitment to social justice and a healthy work culture important to you?
Who we are:
Directions for Youth & Families offers community-based mental health and prevention services that utilize a resiliency-oriented and trauma-informed framework. DFYF has provided innovative, culturally sensitive, and successful programming to the Central Ohio community since 1899, through our predecessor Crittenton Family Services. DFYF’s programs are divided into 3 categories: Treatment, Prevention, and Education. DFYF offers specialized mental health, kindergarten readiness, afterschool and summer programming to meet the diverse needs of our youth and family population. DFYF proudly serves over 5,000 youth, adults, and families each year. All of our programs strive to fulfill our mission to build and inspire hope, healing, and resilience for youth, families, and communities through counseling and education.
Position overview:
Directions for Youth and Families is seeking an energetic and creative individual to be a part of our Afterschool team and fill the role of a part-time Fitness Instructor. Primary responsibilities will be to oversee recreational and fitness programming at our afterschool youth program. Job duties include lesson planning, engaging youth in fitness and recreational related activities in a structured afterschool environment.
Applicant should have experience and knowledge of various activities such as basketball, volleyball, football, and soccer (not limited too), and capable of instructing and educating youth. Fitness Instructor should be capable of developing activities that that are appropriate for various age ranges and implementing values of teamwork, sportsmanship, and communication. Fitness Instructor will oversee groups of no more than 10 youth and able to implement activities from lesson plans.
Applicants should be comfortable working with youth between the ages of 8 – 18 years of age, completing all required documentation daily, and possess basic computer skills.
Afterschool program operates Monday-Friday, 3pm to 8pm, and Summer program operates Monday-Friday 9am -3pm. Team meetings and occasional special events may require changes to schedule.
Qualifications:
Associate or Bachelor Degree in related health/fitness program preferred
Experience Facilitating Fitness Activities And Working With Youth Required
Valid Driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
Schedule:
Monday through Friday
What makes us great:
Competitive salary
Career growth and training in the area of resiliency-oriented and trauma-informed care
A healthy, positive and supportive work culture
Amazing co-workers
Fully equipped fitness center
DFYF prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion and caring for the well-being of our staff. We are intentional about staff development training, strengthening each staff member within their role, providing regular supervision and support, and offer regular discussion meetings about DEI and self-care strategies.
Our Mission
Build and inspire hope, healing, and resilience for youth, families, and communities through counseling and education
Our Vision
Building healthy individuals, strong families, and safe communities through innovative treatment and prevention services
Our Values
Quality
- Diversity
- Accessibility
- Acceptance
- Collaboration
- Investment in individuals, families, and communities
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Seniority level
Entry level -
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Industries
Individual and Family Services
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