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Health and Wellness Director

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Boston, MA, United States
Full-time

Come join the YMCA of Greater Boston! Help us Put people first, listen and serve, inspire hope, for a better us!

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Develop, implement and oversee all Health and Wellness Programs for every department that reflect the community’s needs and maintain the YMCA’s high standards of quality, safety and character development.
  • Hire, train, supervise and evaluate, fitness floor staff, group exercise instructors, and volunteers as programs dictate and budget guidelines allow.
  • Integrate a comprehensive health, wellness and membership approach in all programs for children, youth, teens, adults, and special populations.
  • Must understand the relationship of the general public, including Public School System, to the Roxbury Branch and Total Health and Wellness Programs and be able to effectively enhance and cultivate those relationships.
  • Develop and implement annual budgets for assigned program and membership areas, and manage agreed upon budgets within operating guidelines.
  • Responsible for program enrollment, retention, evaluation, payment records, and reporting of records to the Operations Director.
  • Oversee all purchases and maintain department related supplies within budget guidelines and maintain a clean and safe program area.
  • Participate in staff meetings, Board of Director meetings, and professional training as appropriate.
  • Attend appropriate quality team as it relates to Total Health.
  • Maintain a professional image and manner consistent with the YMCA’s mission and goals.
  • Act as a role model and incorporate character development values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility into the daily operation of the fitness department.
  • Assume other duties deemed necessary by supervisor.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Skills/Experience: 
  • At least three years experience in instructing related programs.
  • At least three years supervision experience
  • Experience in personal training, and health and wellness programming.
  • Background in internal marketing/special events.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
  •  Ability to physically and verbally interact with members and staff.
  • At times, be able to lift amounts up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Ability to be flexible to work evenings, early mornings, weekends and holidays.

REQUIRED TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Child Abuse Prevention
  • Respect in the Workplace
  •  ACE
  • American Academy of Health & Wellness
  • Fitness Specialist
  • Membership Training
Job Function: 

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Aug 28 2017
Active Until: 
Sep 28 2017
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit