Overview:

We are looking for an enthusiastic nutritionist with a passion for working with young children to facilitate virtual classes. The Nutritionist Instructor will co-facilitate our teen fitness class along with our Fitness Instructor for the winter semester starting January 2021.

Volunteer Duties:

• Conduct virtual classes for a group of young children once or twice per week for our winter semester (January-March 2021).

• Collaborate with the Fitness Instructor to draft a full curriculum that outlines all lessons from week-to-week and materials needed to perform projects.

• Teach students the fundamentals of nutrition and dietetic plans for a healthy lifestyle

• Assess students’ nutritional needs & oversee their meal planning and make recommendations for healthier eating if needed .

• Complete weekly session notes to update program administrators on the outcome of each class.

• Regularly communicate with parents to provide updates on their child’s progress, reminders about upcoming sessions, materials list for individual sessions, and other communications as needed.

• Maintain consistent communication with the supervisor via email and participation in scheduled facilitator meetings to update on student progress, class attendance, etc.

Volunteer Requirements:

• Prior experience as Nutritionist

• Patience to work with young children and teens preferred

• Strong interpersonal & communication skills

• A degree or certification related to the field is a plus but not required

• Must be 18+ years old

Location: Remote

Hours of work and duration of commitment: Must be available 5 hours per week (Monday - Friday) between the hours of 2pm and 6pm EST. Minimum 3 month commitment from January through March 2021.