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2 people are interested
Fitness Instructor Lead - Sober Active Community - Los Angeles
ORGANIZATION: The Phoenix
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2 people are interested
The Phoenix is looking for certified/credentialed fitness instructors to lead community-based fitness events for our sober-active community once a week. If you have a background in fitness (one of the below), have direct experience in recovery (ideal but not a requirement), and/or passionate about making a difference in people's lives by dedicating only 1-2 hours of your time a week, we want to hear from you! If you do not have a fitness background but are simply passionate about participating, we want to hear from you too! The following fitness disciplines are highly desired:
- Community Fitness
- Dance Fitness
- Kickboxing/Martial Arts
- Surfing
- Rock-climbing
- Long-distance running
- Yoga
- Meditation
If you don't have a certification in one of these but believe your specialization may add value to our communities, we'd to hear from you too!
As a Volunteer Instructor, you will:
- Be certified in your area of discipline + CPR/AED (we can provide CPR training if necessary)
- Lead 1 class every week (or month), depending on community needs (1-2 hours MAX)
- Commit to long-term volunteering, ideally 3+ months if possible
- Complete our Phoenix 101 and FEPSIA Training (all completed online)
- Help spread the word and bring a friend (or two) to help drive attendance!
- Be age 18+
Note: Currently all events are held in outdoor spaces. We require both instructors and participants to wear masks and practice social-distancing 6-8 feet minimum at all times. Every event we will provide supplies, equipment, and PPE.
Once you submit this form, our Program Coordinator will reach out to speak with you.
More opportunities with The Phoenix
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Phoenix
Location:
2239 CHAMPA ST, DENVER, CO 80205, US
Mission Statement
The Phoenix offers a free sober active community to individuals who have suffered from a substance use disorder and to those who choose a sober life. Using a peer support model, we help members heal and rebuild their lives while also striving to eliminate stigma around recovery.
Description
The ultimate impact Phoenix seeks is to help individuals not only achieve sobriety, but to thrive in recovery. The Phoenix Model is unique because of its non-clinical approach that uses the power of human connection and positive coping mechanisms through physical activity to help people heal from the underlying causes of addiction.
Phoenix peer instructors use an experiential approach that leverages innate goal-setting association with engagement in physical activities while facilitating a positive and supportive experience, allowing team members to shed the defense mechanisms that have historically kept them isolated. By bringing people together, Phoenix creates a community where people can heal, obtain essential life skills, and practice effective social interaction. Research suggests facilitating physical activity, social connection and community are potent strategies for promoting health and healing from disease.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Los Angeles, CA 90013
DATE POSTED
June 25, 2021
SKILLS
- Bicycling
- Boxing
- Coaching
- Fitness Instruction
- Outdoor Recreation
- Dance / Aerobics
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 hours per week