Wellness Instructor

Typical Class Hours

• Monday–Friday afternoons between 2 and 6
• Some day classes at certain sites
• Weekend assignments for special events

Compensation

• 2-hour cooking classes: $90.00 (includes advanced shopping/prep/early arrival and set up)
• One-hour classes: Adjusted compensation based on actual class time
• Physical activity classes: $30.00 for each 1-hour class (minimum of 2 hours scheduled continuously)

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent motivational abilities, class management, redirection skills, and facilitation of positive reinforcement teaching mechanisms
• Willingness to learn (or familiarity with) physical activity standards for youth and MyPlate nutritional standards
• Excellent ‘classroom management’ and ability to work with behavioral issues among youth populations
• Ability to deliver classes in a live, in-person setting to a group of 15-20 participants
• Ability to work logically and systematically with site staff at diverse locations while maintaining excellent communication with FLIPANY team and supervisors
• Willingness to guide youth through basic cooking lessons utilizing a skillet, in-class preparation (cutting, dicing, etc.)
• Willingness to lead youth through Physical Activity
• Ability to adhere to program guidelines and correctly implement the curriculum outlined for the program with proven results