Healthy Living Coach

Overview

Neighbor Health, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, is a large community health center serving the greater Boston area. This description reflects the Let’s Get Movin’ (LGM) Pediatric Healthy Living Coach role within Neighbor Health’s pediatric programs.

• Deliver fitness and sport programming to youth 8–14 years old; model healthy living behaviors in program settings and the community.
• Create a supportive environment that promotes engagement and empowers youth to make healthy lifestyle choices.
• Facilitate enrollment and outreach through appointment scheduling and application completion; document outreach and enrollment efforts in the Epic Medical Record and appropriate spreadsheets.
• Ensure youth safety during program hours; follow the Injured/Ill Child Protocol and assess need for emergency or urgent care.
• Maintain attendance records and communicate with parents about unexcused absences to support engagement.
• Teach nutrition education and healthy living curriculum in after school programs and neighborhood schools; support garden programming as needed.
• Provide support and direction to Let’s Get Movin’ volunteers, youth staff, and junior coaches in training.
• Promote partnerships with community programs to expand programming and participate in field trips and community outings with the Sports and Fitness Coordinator’s oversight.
• Plan and participate in 5K family fitness programming, including Líder Program, training sessions, and community events.
• Administer fitness testing and anthropometric data; perform data entry to support program evaluation.
• Support food access programs (Farmers Market/CSA) as needed.
• Serve as case manager for strong Spanish-speaking candidates to help identify community programs and assist parent enrollment when applicable.
• Maintain punctuality and attendance; demonstrate teamwork, self-direction, and problem-solving; provide excellent customer service per ACE model.
• Adhere to organizational policies and participate in required departmental activities and meetings.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Education:
  
  High school degree or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Youth engagement experience preferred.

Salary:
Starting at $20/hr up to $27/hr based on experience.

Benefits include Medical & Dental Coverage, Life and Disability Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Educational Assistance, Flexible Spending & Transportation Accounts, Paid Holidays, Vacations, Sick and Personal Time, Staff Development, Malpractice Coverage, Parking, and more.

EEO/Accommodation Statement:
Neighbor Health is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact HR.

FTC:
Our current job openings are listed on our website. We do not ask for downloads of applications or apps, and offers are not extended via text or social media.

E-Verify:
Neighbor Health participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. All prospective employees must complete a background check before beginning employment.

Time Type:
Full time
• Department:
Volunteer Services
• Locations: 250 Sumner Street