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Under the direction of the Executive Director, and consistent with the mission of the YMCA and the policies and guidelines of the YMCA of Western North Carolina, the Healthy Living Director II is responsible for the effective operation of the Wellness Department. The Healthy Living Director II is accountable for delivering exceptional and outstanding programs and service to YMCA members and program participants. He/She leads, manages, and supervises the Wellness staff and volunteers and is directly responsible for the growth, development and implementation of all Wellness programs. The Healthy Living Director II is a highly visible representative of the YMCA mission and character development values.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBLITIES:
The Healthy Living Director II is responsible for the entire Wellness Department of the Asheville YMCA including the Wellness Center services to members, Group Exercise offerings, Fee Based Programing and Personal Training, Community Collaborations and Workplace Wellness. The Healthy Living Director II is responsible for the fee based program development including Crossfit, Personal Training, Small Group Training and Fee based classes at the Ferguson Family YMCA. For essential functions listed below the Healthy Living Director II will be responsible to all items in line with the scope of responsiblities of each facility.
- Perform quality work within given deadlines and expectations with or without direct supervision
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other appropriate individuals.
- Initiate communications with the Executive Director as necessary concerning program problems, personnel conflicts, and member concerns.
- Know and understand all Wellness Department policies and procedures; ensure that all policies are always consistently enforced and procedures are consistently followed.
- Ensure a culture of committed relationships and engagement is developed, resulting in increased participation in the YMCA by members, community participants, and volunteers.
- Recruit, interview, audition and hire wellness staff to meet facility needs and improve class offerings. This includes specific Human Resources functions including but not limited to, hiring duties (i.e. auditions, paperwork, etc.), payroll, and employee documentation, recognition, training, meetings, and evaluations.
- Manage the hours and wages of hourly program staff according to the department’s budget. Any overtime must be pre-approved by the associate director or the executive director.
- Continually ensure that all staff maintain required certifications and are aware of the expiration dates of their current certifications. Ensure emergency preparedness through the regular execution of emergency drills.
- Organize and conduct department staff meetings as needed. Provide at least one “make-up” time for each staff meeting/ in-service training. Continually communicate with and inform staff about YMCA programs and current issues.
- Develop and manage the yearly Wellness Department budget. Continuously display effective and efficient fiscal management. Submit monthly variance reports and accurate budget forecasts.
- Develop, schedule, implement, and supervise all wellness programming including but not limited to New Member Orientations/ Trainings, Coaching programs, Group Exercise, Specialty Exercise Courses, Wellness Orientations, and Personal Training. Develop and distribute schedules for all wellness programming.
- Identify and develop specific programming aimed at serving target populations to meet member and community needs.
- Work collaboratively with Clinical Wellness and Nutrition Department to expand services to members and the community while promoting membership.
- Develop seasonal fitness programs targeting member involvement.
- Monitor and purchase necessary wellness equipment. Maintain and upkeep all equipment through scheduled and preventative maintenance and repair.
- Develop, coordinate, market, communicate, and evaluate all wellness program offerings and services; abide by YMCA of WNC marketing guidelines when developing marketing materials.
- Ensure all group exercise staff utilize proper department procedures such as but not limited to logging in 1 x week to GE Pro, finding subs, tracking numbers, and adhering to meeting policy.
- Assist in planning the monthly Group Exercise schedule and evaluate current schedule by analyzing class numbers, cost per head, staying current on industry trends, and current monthly budget; communicate the monthly schedule to the appropriate persons. Proactively and tactfully communicate schedule changes to instructors and members.
- Participate in association and/or community healthy living programs, events, and initiatives as assigned.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and execution of Work Place Wellness & Corporate Partnership goals.
- Support the direction of the Healthy Living/Membership strategy team and serve on the Association Healthy Living Operation group in alignment with the association’s strategic plan.
- Work with Member Engagement Director to implement member engagement initiatives and programs.
- Assist with Annual Campaign, as assigned.
- Works within the Wellness Department 40 hours a week and available for evening and weekend shifts.
- Responsible for other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent professional experience in health or wellness promotion required. YMCA experience is preferred.
- Excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software.
- Must have excellent interpersonal, public relations and communications skills and experience, including the ability to make presentations and handle media inquiries.
- Maintain current certifications in CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, O2 and First Aid.