Youth Engagement Coordinator, Westly's Mile

About the role

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.

The American Heart Association has an opportunity for a fixed-term position as a Youth Engagement Coordinator. This is a full-time position that is funded through Spring 2032. This position is responsible for coordinating and implementing a new program, Westly’s Mile, in collaboration with Healthy West Orange. This unique opportunity incorporates our Kids Heart Challenge program into an existing elementary school walking/running club. This club promotes wellness, physical activity, and nutrition, and utilizes some of the components/content from our KHC program, along with a structure/routine that engages students year-round with a walking/running club.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally. #TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and at heart.jobs.

The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are. At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.

Responsibilities

• Successfully recruit, plan, and execute running/walking clubs in West Orange County schools
• Work with school officials to promote Westly’s Mile, encouraging students to run/walk in the morning or afternoon at least three times per week
• Work with school officials to implement a tracking program to ensure students are participating. Train and assist in entering registrations into the tracking system.
• Work with teachers to set achievable goals for students.
• Provide resources to each school, including heart-healthy educational materials, incentives, and awards.
• Order any additional items, such as tablets, milestone key chains, post-event thank you gifts, etc., for the schools to conduct their event
• Work with the school to plan three celebration events to keep students motivated and inspired throughout the school year.
• Assist the school in conducting a post-behavioral survey for teachers and parents, which they deem appropriate and useful for students participating in Westly’s Mile
• Attend each school’s Westly’s Mile run club one to two times a month, as time allows.

Qualifications

• Three years of prior experience in a supporting role.
• High school diploma or equivalent.