What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutritionist - South Valley position at YMCA of Silicon Valley?
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Nutritionist is responsible for providing nutrition services to members.
- Meet with members/participants, working collaboratively with them, assessing their health and well being.
- Developing realistic and obtainable goals for the members needs.
- Crafting the right diet and exercise plans for individual clients.
- Support and motivate clients with regular meetings.
- Keep track of client progress.
- Attend all required staff meetings, trainings, and branch events.
- Follow policies, procedures, guidelines, and tracking systems set forth by the Mt. Madonna YMCA/CRC.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an 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.
- Ability to conduct classes and activities.
- Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in nutrition or dietetics and 1 year experience.
- Certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or a Master's Degree in Nutrition preferred.
- Aptitude to work with computers: MS word, Excel, Nutrient analysis programs.
- Current knowledge in the fields of weight management, diet and disease, wellness, nutrition.
- YMCA Healthy Lifestyles Principles.
- Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification.
- Self-motivated and ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Aptitude to work with a diverse clientele.
- Ability to communicate effectively and confidentially.
Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community.
Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.
Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y's work.
Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.
Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.
Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.
Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement.
Fiscal Management: Manages the Y's resources responsibly and sustains the Y's nonprofit business model.
Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.
Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y's work and impact in the community.
Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.
Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g.: staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.
Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.
Salary : $35 - $45