Fitness Director

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YMCA of the USA
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Full-time

The Fitness Director is responsible for developing, delivering, supervising, administering, and evaluating the wellness/fitness programs for the branch.  This includes the fitness center, group exercise, personal training, chronic disease, Livestrong and ForeverWell Programs.  The incumbent supervises, hires, trains and develops team members and implements activities designed to meet the specified objectives and goals of the department, branch, and Association.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Provide leadership and supervision to a variety of fitness/wellness programs that may include group fitness, fitness center, specialty programs, and personal training, specialty, chronic disease, Livestrong and ForeverWell.
  • Works closely with the Product Management Team on innovative approaches to implement programs, evaluate program results, establish areas for improvement and develop and implement plans to achieve desired goals and objectives.
  • Recruit, hire, train, supervise and evaluate fitness staff.
  • Provide a high level of customer service to members, guests and program participants.
  • Prepare and manage department budget to assure financial and program service goals are attained
Educational Background: 
Education and/or equivalent knowledge relating to fitness, exercise physiology, or health and wellness.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum of two (2) years of management experience.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in Health and Fitness programs.
  • CPR/PR, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen certifications (within 30 days of hire).
  • Excellent organization, communication, and administration skills.
  • Ability to recruit, train, and motivate paid and volunteer staff.
  • National Fitness Certification.
  • Attend YMCA Healthy Lifestyles within 90 days of hire.

Preferred:

  • Degree in Health and Science or related field.
  • National Fitness Certification in Group Fitness and Personal Training.
How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=29423&...

Job Function: 
Program / Project Management

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
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 2 2018
Active Until: 
Sep 3 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit