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Assistant Director, Health/Wellness

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Seattle, WA, USA
Full-time

Coordinates assigned programs and supervises staff in specified areas of Y Total Health/Activate America (i.e. wellness, fitness, Active Older Adults, strength training, youth fitness, etc.). Ensures that programs operate in a quality manner consistent with YMCA guidelines. Acts as a liaison and advocate for Total Health/Activate America. Understands the Health Seeker target market and provides motivational coaching to members participating in ongoing Total Health/Activate America programs.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Administers assigned Y Total Health/Activate America Program area(s) following Association standards and guidelines.
  • Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteer and paid staff.
  • Develops special events and seasonal wellness programs for members.
  • Participates in marketing and retention activities.
  • Assists with development and management of the department budgets.
  • Maintains records related to program.
  • May lead wellness programming, Total Health consultations, off YMCA site programs.
  • Conducts trainings as needed for volunteer and paid staff.
  • Plans, facilitates and instructs individuals, groups and/or classes.
  • Encourages member involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
  • Recruits volunteers for Total Health/Activate America program involvement.
  • Conveys basic information on Y Total Health/Activate America program areas.
Educational Background: 
Two years or more of college education in a related field or equivalent preferred.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Current state approved first aid certification.
  • Current state approved CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification.
  • One year or more years of related experience preferred.
  • YMCA Healthy Lifestyles Principles certification.*
  • Listen First Level I* and II** training.
  • Facilitating Groups training.***
  • Coaching With Care training.***
  • Supervisor Certificate Series.***
  • Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
  • Working knowledge of preventative health and fitness programs and philosophy.
  • Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
  • *       Within 30 days of employment or at first available training.
  • **     Within 90 days of employment or at first available training.
  • ***   Within 18-24 months of employment.

You'll be a great fit for the Seattle Y if you:

  • Thrive on working in a collaborative environment
  • Are very adaptable
  • Have high ownership and strong work ethic
  • Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet
  • Truly enjoy being of service to people
  • Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together
  • Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all

At the Seattle Y, we are an inclusive organization of people with a shared commitment to nurture the potential of youth, promote healthy living, and foster social responsibility. We also believe in supporting the wellbeing of our employees and offer a free Y membership as a benefit of employment. 

Become a leader on our team at the YMCA of Greater Seattle where we promote a continuous learning environment and career opportunities. 

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: 
Apr 28 2019
Active Until: 
May 28 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit