Health & Wellness Director

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YMCA of the USA
Canton, OH, United States
Full-time
Canton Area YMCA

Eric Snow Y is seeking a full-time H&W professional dedicated to helping health seekers of all ages reach their total well-being goals.


This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Develops, organizes and implements high quality YMCA health and wellness programs, services while maintaining a pristine wellness area.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  1. Creates and schedules wellness classes.
  2. Hires, trains and supervises assigned staff which may include coordinators, instructors and trainers.
  3. Maintains equipment and facilities.
  4. Purchases equipment, parts and supplies as required.
  5. Coordinates and schedules equipment maintenance and repairs.
  6. Monitors daily operations to adhere to all YMCA health and safety standards and policies.
  7. Designs and implements new health and wellness programs.
  8. Creates and schedules Active Older Adults (AOA) monthly activities and events
  9. Develops and distributes AOA program calendar and newsletter.
  10. Secures facilities and supplies for AOA activities and events.
  11. Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
  12. Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs staff and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
  13. Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
  14. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information, may organize and schedule program registrations. May review and process program scholarship applications.
  15. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
  16. Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
  17. Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events.
  18. Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
  19. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
  20. May assist with Program Committee meetings.
  21. Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
  22. Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills/Experience: 
  1. Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
  2. One to two years related experience preferred.
  3. Minimum age requirements may apply; for example, minimum age of 21.
  4. Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include: completion of: Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens.
  5. Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.
  6. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  7. 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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  8. Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations (depending upon the programs).
How to Apply: 
https://ymcastark.applicantpro.com/jobs/664450.html
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: 
Oct 31 2017
Active Until: 
Dec 1 2017
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit