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Wellness Director

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Albany, NY, USA
Full-time

Seeking a Wellness Director to manage all wellness center, wellness programs, services, and development.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading charity committed to strengthening the community. The Wellness Director manages the health and wellness department, which includes the wellness center, wellness programs and services, aerobics programs. As the Wellness Director, you will staff, payroll, budget management, as well as program and service development and oversight with member retention as the primary goal.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Develop annual operating objectives and plan for the Health and Wellness department.
  • Monitor the achievement of these objectives, taking appropriate action to ensure they are met.
  • Develop, monitor and administer annual budget (income and expense) for the Department. Ensure that the department maintains a positive fiscal position.
  • Manage all staff (including auxiliary staff – karate, yoga, etc.) and volunteers – recruit, hire, train, develop, supervise and evaluate. This includes following all policies, procedures, and timeframes of the CDYMCA.
  • Manage electronic time and attendance, biweekly payroll and employee records for all staff.
  • Plan, develop, implement and evaluate a full range of health and wellness programs and services, including Aerobics for all ages and abilities, Wellness Center Services including new member orientation, wellness and lifestyle workshops, personal training programs, wellness evaluations and exercise adherence activities., health and wellness programs and workshops, dance, weight management, yoga, martial arts, massage therapy and running club.
  • Ensure the proper care and maintenance of the Wellness Center and Aerobics Facility, equipment, and supplies.
  • Maintain cleanliness of the facility as a member of Clean Team.
  • Special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
BA/BS in Physical Ed., Recreation, Sports Mgt.,ORa related fieldORequivalent experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Two years of previous experience with budget mgt., staff supervision, and program development preferred.
  • Current CPR, First Aid, AED, and national certification (YMCA, ACE, NETA, AFAA, or NASM) in Personal Training Instruction OR YMCA Foundations Strength and Conditioning required.
  • YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire.
  • Excellent human relation skills, good organizational and communication skills.

Required Certifications

  • Personal Trainer
  • YMCA Healthy Lifestyles
  • First Aid
  • CPR
  • AED

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: 
Oct 4 2019
Active Until: 
Nov 4 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit