Wellness Director

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YMCA of the USA
Charlottesville, VA, United States
Full-time

The Brooks Family YMCA is a 79,000 square foot facility that features a wellness floor of roughly 7,000 square feet (with 2,000 additional feet for future expansion), three exercise studios, and a functional training area. Having opened in the summer of 2017, the Brooks Family YMCA boasts over 6,700 members.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • The Wellness Director will be responsible for the planning, implementation and supervision of all branch wellness programs. Specific wellness responsibilities include developing and implementing innovative wellness programming; overseeing the hiring, training, scheduling and supervision of wellness, personal training, and group exercise staff; working with members to assist them in reaching their wellness goals; and oversight of the wellness floor and equipment. As the staff member leading the wellness department, the Director will work closely and collaboratively with other departments to engage members and provide excellent service, as well as partnering with community groups to design and implement wellness initiatives.
  • The Wellness Director will be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the chronic disease programs Y Diabetes Prevention, Enhance Fitness, and Livestrong (coming in 2019).
Educational Background: 
A bachelor's degree in a wellness-related field is preferred.
Skills/Experience: 
  • At least one-year of related experience in wellness/fitness management is required.
  • Experience with chronic disease programs such as Diabetes Prevention, Livestrong, and Enhance Fitness is highly desired.
  • Minimum one-year experience working as a group exercise instructor or managing group exercise classes.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal abilities and computer proficiency are necessary.
  • The ability to effectively coach staff is essential.
  • Candidates must be able to train and evaluate staff on proper exercise instruction.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00

How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=19131&...

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: 
Dec 6 2017
Active Until: 
Jan 5 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit