Coach Others to Improve Balance and Prevent Falls for a Safer Community!

TitleRequired Training Part 1
DateThu, Jun 29, 2017 from 8:30am to 3:30pm (MT)
Address6162 South Willow Drive, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111
Registration OpensMay 8, 2017 at 3:13pm
Registration ClosesJune 29, 2017 at 3:30pm or or when space runs out.
ShiftsNo
Event Description

Volunteer Coaches team-teach Matter of Balance (MoB) classes, follow the MoB curriculum, coordinate efforts with their assigned Staff Coaches and Master Trainer and assist in ensuring that classes have required resources, snacks and visual aids. Volunteer Coaches assist with preparing guest presenters and collecting all required evaluation data.  Volunteer and Staff Coaches are expected to follow the curriculum according to their training and Master Trainer oversight.

 


Apply here: http://vnacolorado.org/volunteer-signup-form-fs/

Where will you volunteer? - In either Arapahoe County or Jefferson County- Sites currently TBD.

Preferred skills used in this position:

·         Enthusiasm, good communication and interpersonal skills

·         Dependability

·         Willingness to lead a small group

·         Interest in working with older adults

·         Life experiences valued - in education or health care experience a plus

·         Ability to perform range of motion and low-level endurance exercises

·         Ability to maintain confidentiality

·         Ability to carry up to 20 lbs.

 

Time Commitment:  

§  Attend Matter of Balance Coach training and earn a MoB Coaching Certification on June 29th and June 30th (2-day training) from 8:30am-3:30pm in Greenwood Village

§  Attend 2.5 hours of Coach Training Update annually

§  Agree to team-teach two (2) Matter of Balance classes on weekdays within one year of certification - 1 class is eight 2-hour sessions over 1-2 months (example: Mondays in September and October from 9:30am-11:30am)

§  1-2 year commitment preferred

Location: 6162 South Willow Drive, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111