This position is primarily responsible for the supervision and management of all facets of assigned total health and wellness programs at the Wang YMCA. The Health and Wellness Director is the Health and Wellness Champion for the branch who successfully collaborates with all branch departments to provide resources and support in maintaining quality of health and wellness opportunities for members, guests and participants. Programs include, but are not limited to, group exercise, medically-based wellness programs, team training, personal training, small group training, programs for teens and programs for seniors. This position is responsible for the development, administration, and supervision of the Health Living Department and reports to the Director of Operations.
- 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 Assistant Health and Wellness Director, Wellness Consultants, group exercise instructors, and volunteers as programs dictate and budget guidelines allow
- Supervise part-time instructors, trainers and department staff.
- Integrate a comprehensive health, wellness and membership approach in all programs for children, youth, teens, adults, and special populations.
- Ensure safety protocols are being followed in wellness areas as well as cleanliness/neatness of equipment.
- Develop and implement monthly schedule of floor staff, Personal Trainers and Group Exercise Instructors.
- Develop and implement annual budgets for assigned program areas, and manage agreed-upon budgets within operating guidelines.
- Responsible for program enrollment, retention, evaluation, payment records, and reporting of records to the Director of Operations.
- Oversee all purchases and maintain department related supplies within budget guidelines and maintain a clean and safe program area.
- At least ten hours of Direct Service delivery of Personal Training, Group Exercise, or Chronic Disease Programing.
- Participate in staff meetings, Healthy Living cabinet meetings, Board of Director meetings, and professional training as appropriate.
- 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.
- At least two years of experience instructing health and wellness and related programs.
- At least two years of supervision experience of part-time and full-time staff.
- 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.
Required Training/Certifications:
- Child Abuse Prevention
- CPR/AED and First Aid certifications
- Personal trainer certification and/or Group Exercise certification preferred.
Work Environment:
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Ability to be flexible to work evenings, early mornings, weekends and holidays.