This is a great opportunity to help lead a 6,000 unit branch in our dynamic, mission-focused $55 million dollar association committed to aggressive growth and excellence. This position, in partnership with the entire branch leadership team, will direct efforts to increase member engagement, help members reach their health goals, and build relationships through wellness program development. The Sr. Healthy Living Director is responsible for implementing ongoing tactics to engage new and returning members, supporting each in their health and wellness goals through innovative programs and services, and will build and directly supervise the healthy living department team.
The Sr. Healthy Living Director takes an active leadership role in the branch’s Annual Giving Campaign, including donor and volunteer cultivation. Improving the health and wellness of the community we serve and relationship building with members is a high priority, as is the impact it has on member retention. The ideal candidate must have the ability to lead a team of wellness professionals and personally connect members to the Y and each other. This individual should possess leadership skills necessary to successfully communicate and engage with co-workers, members, associates, volunteers, donors and the general public.
This is an opportunity to join an energetic, mission-oriented team committed to improving health and strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The YMCA of Greater Louisville offers enrichment and networking opportunities through its association with the YMCA North American network. Louisville is the largest metropolitan area in Kentucky and home to the Kentucky Derby. It is a city with world-class arts, amazing food, affordable housing and more than 150 entertainment venues.
- Uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature.
- Serves as a role model and advocate of the YMCA Mission, Promise, Values and Voice.
- Implements health and wellness strategies that support the engagement and retention of existing members.
- Creates a member-focused culture and models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Fosters a climate of innovation and resolves problems to ensure member satisfaction.
- Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs staff and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance.
- Develops and directs high quality wellness programs and services and member engagement which support branch and association mission, goals and strategies.
- Maintains fitness equipment and cultivates relationships with equipment vendors.
- Develops, manages and monitors the wellness operating budget and meets or exceeds budget targets.
- Demonstrates a commitment to the charitable work of the YMCA and accepts a leadership role in the activities and events of the YMCA Annual Campaign.
- Participates in staff meetings and/or related meetings.
- Completes required abuse risk management training. Adheres to policies and procedures related to appropriate boundaries with children. Monitors building, staff and members and reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations to supervisor. Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements to authorities.
We seek proven skills in the health and wellness field, financial development, fiscal management, program development, volunteer development and community partnerships. Candidate must be able to nurture a high-performing team of staff and volunteers focused on relationship-building and member involvement.
- Previous management experience in recruitment, training and supervision of staff and volunteer groups with the ability to maintain all records related to staff certifications and general operations.
- Ability to oversee Healthy Living Department of approximately 90 staff, including the Assistant Healthy Living Director
- Must successfully manage budget of $400,000+ per year; serving 18,000 members
- Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule, particularly evening and weekend hours
- Ability to develop and lead new member connections and education efforts such as orientations, group workouts, special events, etc.
- Excellent problem solving, organizational and decision making skills
- Demonstrated skill in customer service, resource management and leadership
- Ability to set the standards for and model exceptional member service and build a culture of member involvement and engagement in all staff
- Excellent communication skills, utilizing both verbal and electronic communications
- Innovative program development skills with a focus on meeting community needs and demand
- Demonstrated ability to think and lead strategically
- A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to work creatively and independently or as part of a team
- Sound judgment and decision making as well as problem solving and interpersonal skills to relate to people of all socio-economic levels and diverse backgrounds
- Ability to provide facility tours, travel locally to meetings and stand for many hours at a time
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- A strong, experienced background in group fitness classes with Trainer Level or Instructor Level certifications in multiple disciplines, with the ability to teach classes, train instructors and this staff group.
The YMCA of Greater Louisville maintains a strong commitment to training and professional development. As a YMCA team member you will receive a community-wide family membership upon completion of New Employee Orientation, and steep program discounts. The YMCA offers an excellent benefits package including optional health, dental, and vision insurance, and a 12% Retirement contribution paid by the YMCA after meeting all qualifications.
STARTING SALARY: $44,000+commensurate with experience