Healthy Living Director

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YMCA of the USA
Berwyn, IL, USA
Full-time

Under the direction of the Associate Executive Director, the Healthy Living Director is responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, assessing and financial well-being all programs and events under the assigned departments.  These departments include all Health and Wellness departments as well as Sports and Gymnastics.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Build, monitor and maintain budgets for all assigned departments
  • Meet program financial goals, participation targets and quality and safety standards
  • Compile and report program statistics that will accurately reflect the condition of the program
  • Ensures programs are aligned with cause in accordance with strategic and operating plans
  • Develops new program and meets the needs of participants and reaches under-served segments
  • Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, coaching and terminating personnel in each department
  • Schedule staff to adequately supervise programs and ensure a safe environment
  • Review and evaluate staff performance and develop strategies to motivate and engage staff
  • Ensure staff certifications and records are current and complete
  • Process bi-monthly payroll
  • Ability to set up and take down equipment and teach a wide range of wellness classes
  • Build relationships with and among members, create a supportive community environment, assist in recruiting and engaging new members and connect members to the YMCA’s cause
  • Communicate information with participants, parents or other persons associated with the programs
  • Communicate with supervisor to report on issues, concerns and successes of the programs
  • Bid and purchase necessary program equipment and supplies
  • Assist in the marketing and distribution of program information
  • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships within the community
  • Communicate with third party program stakeholders
  • Create and ensure safe and welcoming environment
  • Ability to enforce policies, problem solve and handle emergency situations
  • Ability to assist and communicate with all populations of people regardless of race, age, and special needs
  • Demonstrate the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
  • Attend trainings when appropriate
  • Support YMCA special events, signature events, and campaigns
  • Perform all tasks to the best of your ability and with a positive attitude
  • Other duties assigned by the Associate Executive Director/COO or Executive Director/CEO
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Skills/Experience: 
  • Must be 21 years or older
  • Three years related experience in program development and supervision
  • Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations

Required Certifications

  • CPR, First Aid, AED (must obtain within 90 days of employment)
  • New Employee Orientation (must obtain within 90 days of employment)
  • Department Specific West Bend Trainings Trainings (must obtain within 90 days of employment)
How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=31902&...

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: 
Sep 26 2018
Active Until: 
Oct 26 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit