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Healthy Living Director

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Boston, MA, United States
Full-time

This position is primarily responsible for the supervision and management of all facets of assigned total health and wellness programs in accordance with the policies established by the Executive Director.  This position is the Health and Wellness Champion for the branch and must assist each department in providing resources and support to help implement and maintain quality of health and wellness in their programs.  The programs should include, but are not limited to, health and wellness programs in each department for adults, youth, teens, seniors and special populations.  Additional responsibilities including supervising and managing group exercise and small group training.  This position is also responsible for the development, administration, supervision and delivery of service of the fitness departments.  This position reports to the Director of Operations.

Areas of Responsibility: 

EFFECT ON END RESULTS:

  • 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 Wellness Consultants, group exercise instructors, and volunteers as programs dictate and budget guidelines allow.
  • Integrate a comprehensive health, wellness approach in all programs for children, youth, teens, adults, and special populations.
  • Develop and implement annual budgets for assigned program areas, and manage agreed upon budgets within operating guidelines.
  • Oversee all purchases and maintain department related supplies within budget guidelines and maintain a clean and safe program area.
  • Participate in staff meetings, Board of Director meetings, and professional training as appropriate.
  • Be able to participate in branch wide fundraising efforts in order to support the community work.
  • 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.
  • Programs are in place and operating at the highest quality level for the various service area target markets.
  • Ensures all equipment is in working order. Responsible for reporting non-functioning equipment for repair and ensuring service date follow up within 24 hours. 
  • Creates floor coverage schedule and manages coverage 100% of operating hours
  • Completes and manages payroll for fitness floor staff so that scheduled hours are not exceeded and overtime is eliminated.
  • Direct and influence staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Responsible for ensuring floor staff have available Par Q, daily cleaning list, member workout cards, Get Started appointment logs and related paperwork 
  • Medically Based Wellness programs are implemented.
  • Designs and implements (4) quarterly Member Challenge Programs per year.
  • Assists with special events planning and delivery, including but not limited to 5K Family events, Healthy Kids Day, Monthly Expresso bike challenge and other Health & Wellness events.
  • Assists in branch fundraising efforts as requested.
  • Assume other duties deemed necessary by supervisor.

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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
  • Ability to be flexible to work evenings, early mornings, weekends and holidays.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Skills/Experience: 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

  • At least three years experience instructing in related programs.
  • Experience in personal training, and health and wellness programming.
  • ACSM-cpt, NSCA-cpt, or Cooper Personal trainer certification
  • Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Harassment Prevention
  • YMCA Principles of Healthy Lifestyles
  • CPR/AED and First Aid certifications      

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES/KNOW HOW:

  • Excellent interpersonal, organization and problem solving skills required; including   the ability to interact positively with extremely diverse membership and staff.
  • Understand the relationship of the general public to the association, of staff to volunteer, of staff to staff, and be able to effectively enhance and cultivate those relationships.
  • Ability to interpret, carry out and implement into programs, the mission and goals of the YMCA.
  • Ability to supervise staff and volunteers while actively handling a variety of functions at the same time.
  • Work as an integral member of a staff team.
  • Computer Literate
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $47,000.00 - $51,000.00

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: 
Dec 15 2017
Active Until: 
Jan 14 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit