General Description: The Fitness Instructor is responsible to the unit commander to help develop physical fitness activities for Young Marines to do at drill as well as provide ideas for Young Marines to use as an at-home fitness plan.
Drills are typically the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month starting at 2PM. The Fitness Instructor is expected to attend one drill a month for one hour and/or additional dates/activities as needed. Drill schedule info can be found on our website: www.cmym.org/events
More Details on duties (shared between two AMOs):
- Conducts 30-60 min physical fitness workouts for Young Marines ages 8-18 at regular drills.
- Develops at-home fitness plans for Young Marines to use between drills.
- Helps facilitate the annual DDR Dash 5K.
- Assists with planning and executing fitness based Young Marines events outside of drills as needed.
- Assists with teaching Young Marines the importance of living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle including good nutrition.
A copy of the Adult Volunteer Manual will be provided upon completion of Adult Volunteer registration.
Minimum national Young Marines Adult Volunteer Requirements:
- At least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Maintain the high moral standards and promote a healthy lifestyle as outlined in Article II of the National By-Laws.
- Agree to abide by the By-Laws, rules and regulations that govern the Young Marines.
- Pay all fees as prescribed by HQYM. (Currently $20 annually.)
- Agree to background checks and never have been convicted of a felony.
- Submit all documentation in accordance with the Adult Volunteer Policy and Procedure Manual.
Unit additional requirements for all Adult Volunteers:
- Attend drills and/or unit activities as required to fulfill the Adult Volunteer role appointed.
- Submit quarterly (or monthly, if desired) volunteer hours to be recorded in the YM database.
- Attend unit staff meetings at least once a quarter.
- Complete Adult Volunteer Test (online) within 3 months of being approved as an Adult Volunteer.
Start your Registration HERE: https://youngmarines.com/unit/caspermountain/ContactJoin
