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FIELD TRAININGS MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR FACULTY AND TRAINERS






LCDC UPDATES
In the month of May, new enhancements will be deployed in LCDC.
The enhancements to LCDC are to correct problems that weve uncovered as
well as implement new functions based on feedback provided by you.
Please, be on the lookout for further communication coming soon!


LCDC TIP OF THE MONTH!
Remember to compare your class attendance record with your LCDC class
roster to ensure that all of the students are registered before the end date of
your class also make sure that you grade all participants who attended class
and mark not attended for those who did not.


IMPORTANT COURSE UPDATES!
Paper renewal forms and proof of CECs are no longer accepted by Y-USA for
Foundations of Group Exercise and Foundations of Strength &
Conditioning Instructor renewal. All renewal documentation and
applications must be uploaded and completed through LCDC. A new updated
Health & Well Being CEC Booklet is available on YExchange at:


https://media.ymca.net/exchange/cec-booklet/hw-cec-booklet.pdf


YMCA OF THE USA
101 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606
May 2014
yexchange.org

IN THIS ISSUE
LCDC Updates
Important Course Updates
Did You Know?
REMINDER:

Have you taken your 3 required
Trainer Courses?
1. Orientation to the YMCA
Training System
2. Adult Learning Concepts
3. Facilitation Skills for Trainers

If not, you may not be currently
certified to teach!



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QUESTIONS, COMMENTS,
IDEAS?
Contact Bridgett Zeitler at:
bridgett.zeitler@ymca.net

NEWS FROM
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The following courses will retire on June 1, 2014. The basic, trainer and faculty level of the courses listed
below will go inactive due to outdated material. We will continue to update and reevaluate these courses as
they pertain to the Strategic Plans Youth Development program area.
o Managing Multisite Child Care Programs
o Evaluating Youth Programs: Outcome-Based Evaluation
o Introduction to Kidzlit
o Kidzlit Administration
o Personal Fitness Program Director
o Active Listening & Effective Communication
o Adolescent Sexuality Issues
o Case Management
o Character & Self-Esteem Building
o Conflict Management & Negotiation
o Earth Service Corps Director
o Fundraising Events
o Grantwriting
o Managing Risks in Teen Programs
o Outreach Skills
o Peer Mediation
o Understanding Teens & Substance Abuse
o Working with Low-Income Kids
o Youth Achiever Program director
o Creative Curriculum for Preschoolers
o Introduction to Property Management

As of January 1, 2014 Water Fitness Instructors is no longer able to be recertified by taking the
correspondence test at this website http://www.dswfitness.com/ymca/. The alternative will be the option
that has always been in place which is the Y-USA Water Fitness Renewal course. Course description and
availability can be found in LCDC.
As of March 1
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, the basic, trainer and faculty level for YMCA Swim Lessons for Individuals with
Disabilities went inactive due to outdated material. We are beginning a Strategic Planning process
in Aquatics to help us establish a comprehensive vision for Aquatics at Y-USA. This process will be
complete in early 2015. At that time we will have better understanding of future plans for this
important program area. We will update you as more information becomes available in early 2015.

Facilitation Change in Small Groups launched April 1, 2014. This course prepares Y staff to
facilitate small group discussions that engage and encourage participants to formulate and share
ideas to support others in problem solving and goal attainment. This course also helps staff manage
group dynamics using techniques that help the group focus on the topic at hand and function
positively and collaboratively.

2014 Grants have been given out to Y via an application process in support of the EnhanceFitness program.
These Ys will be launching their EnhanceFitness programs within the next 6-9 months. In support of these start
up programs the TPYs are being encouraged to offer the YMCA EnhanceFitness Certification course at Regional
Training Events, near the Ys that have received the grant, between now and June 1, 2014 in order to fulfill their
staff needs. Check LCDC for the class offering nearest you.
Youth Sports Director will be updated in November of 2014. In preparation for the new updated course Y-USA
will no longer be accepting Youth Sports Director Trainer Candidates as of January 1
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, 2014. Once the new course
has launched we will accept Trainer Candidates for it.
The new Annual Campaign Training (replacing Annual Community Support Training) has launched and is now
live for class offerings. This new course will consist of two eLearning courses (contains a total of 8 lessons) and a
two-day face to face classroom experience. To find the eLearnings for this course go to Search Available Classes in
LCDC and filter by Course Delivery Method- eLearning.



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New eLearning courses launching 2014:
o Implementing Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) Standards in Early Learning
Programs - This course will prepare Y staff to incorporate Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA)
standards in their Early Learning Programs. This course will provide a review of the HEPA standards
and activities to guide strategies that incorporate the standards into early learning daily practices.
NOW AVAILABLE on LCDC
o Orientation to the Achievement Gap This course will provide an overview of the Achievement
Gap crisis in the United States, and the YMCAs response with three distinct program models. The
course describes how each program works, and how each is uniquely different from traditional YMCA
program models. - Available in March 2014
o Principles of Youth Development This course is intended to define the Ys beliefs about youth
development and how these basic principles influence the daily operations of youth development work.
This course will prompt participants to think critically about the Ys involvement in programs, such as
child care, youth sports, and after school programming, as well as the participants responsibility to
youth in our programs. - Available in March 2014

As of December 31, 2013, YMCA Lifeguard 4
th
Edition is no longer available as a class offering. All Lifeguards
will be required to recertify in the 2011 5
th
edition Lifeguard upon expiration.

DID YOU KNOW?

Introduction to Fiscal Management Equivalency Test Launching
In June 2014, Y-USA will launch an equivalency test to measure knowledge of the principles
covered in the two-day Introduction to Fiscal Management course. The intended audience will be
Multi-team or Branch Leaders in the Bridge Program and experienced Y professionals pursuing
Leadership Certification. Students will need to complete an application process and meet other
eligibility requirements. More information will be shared in May outlining the requirements and
process.

Leadership Recertification
Dont forget that in 2015, Leadership Certification will expire for staff who converted from the
Senior Director Certification to the new Organizational Leader and Multi-team or Branch leader
certification. To recertify, staff must:
Earn 160 Leadership Competency Credits
Earn a minimum of 40 Leadership Competency Credits by attending Y-USA courses or
events
Complete either the 360 or individual Leadership Competency Assessment

HR Leaders can run HR Summary Reports in LCDC to track staff progress toward recertification. In
June, Y-USA will begin webinars for staff and HR Leaders to review and assist Leadership
Recertification.

Camp Counselor positions available through YMCA Spain- YMCA Spain is looking for dynamic and
committed camp counselors for its 2014 summer camp programs. This five-week, international
experience (June 26 - July 28, 2014) will take place at YMCA Spain's Camp Priego, Camp Cuenca
and Camp Ordesa.
This is an excellent opportunity for participants to expand their global perspective and experience;
develop critical leadership skills and cultural competencies; and celebrate the strength and
diversity of the global YMCA family - all while providing exceptional outdoor and healthy living
experiences to Spanish children and youth. YMCA Spain will provide room and board,
transportation to/from Madrid to camp sites, and pocket money (up to 1,000 Euros based on
experience and number of sessions worked). Participants are responsible for travel costs to and
from Spain. Visit Exchange for more information on this opportunity including travel details.



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Scholarship is available for undergraduate and graduate education. Applications are accepted only
March mid-May each year. Award decisions for scholarships are made at the end of June by the
Scholarship Committee. For more information regarding Scholarships or Financial Assistance
through Y-USA please visit the Financial Assistance and Scholarship Overview Page on Exchange.

SAVE THE DATE!
2014 HR Forum- July 30-August 1, 2014 at Tradewinds Island Grand Resort, St. Pete Beach, Florida
You can find more information and the registration link at
https://yexchange.org/HumanResources/Pages/2014-HR-Forum.aspx

Transform with Us EXPO-DITION 2015: The journey from Transaction to Transformation.
February 17-20, 2015 at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA.

The 10
th
cohort of New Branch Executive Institute is now being formed. NBEI is one of many Institutes
offered by Training and Leadership Development, and focuses on building the leadership competencies of
Multi-Team/Branch Executives who are in the first two years of their tenure as Branch Executives. This eight-
month Institute includes in-person classroom sessions, group work, e-learning, job shadowing, performance
coaching, and branch-specific long-term planning.
Registration is open in LCDC. Space is limited to 24 participants. The next cohort starts in May. Information is
also available by contacting Jim Kauffman at jim.kauffman@ymca.net.
If you would like more information about NBEI, please follow these links:
https://yexchange.org/LeadershipDevelopmentOpportunities/Pages/Leadership-Development-
Institutes.aspx (check out the colorful flow chart graphic)
https://lcdc.yexchange.org/Catalog/Course/SearchResultshttps://lcdc.yexchange.org/Catalog/Cour
se/SearchResults (includes course description in LCDC)
https://yusa.webex.com/mw0307l/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=yusa&service=6 (registration for the LIVE chat)

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