Under the direction of the EVP/COO and in accordance with Association policies, the Executive Director of Healthy Living is responsible for leading the direct oversight and accountability for Healthy Living association wide; to include initiatives & strategies that support membership retention, leadership development, staff supervision, community relations, collaborations, financial management and financial development and center culture. The Executive of Healthy Living will oversee the development and implementation of innovative curriculum and activities with consistently achieved program metrics, andsupervise, guide and develop staff to ensure that health seekers find personal success in a fun, supportive and safe environment.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Supervises Healthy Living directors to assure Personal & Small Group goals are met, Member engagement/Fit Paths strategies are delivered, Group Exercise is delivered at a high quality and staff provides an excellent member service experience throughout all operations. Provides leadership and direction to the centers
- Develops, manages, and monitors the centers Healthy Living operating budgets and meets or exceeds budget targets & margins.
- Monitors monthly financial reports to assure that revenue targets and margins are met and expenses are controlled.
- Directs the financial development activities of the centers.
- Ensures the operational growth of the YMCA through program expansion, member recruitment and retention.
- Represents and promotes the YMCA in the local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities. Develops, maintains, and models collaborative relationships with community agencies in service delivery area.
- Oversees the hiring, training, development and supervision of staff.
- Directs center strategic planning efforts and develops the annual operating plan of the centers.
- Develops and directs high quality relationship-based member engagement strategies. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community.
- Fosters a climate of innovation to develop member-focused programs which support the Y mission, goals, and strategies.
- Ensures the safety and maintenance of high quality facilities, grounds, and equipment.
- Directs centers marketing and communication efforts to effectively communicate benefit to the community.
- Serves as a member of Y management and supports the overall objectives of the YMCA.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, business or related filed (Exercise Science/Kinesiology or another Health and Wellness 4-year accredited degree)
Skills/Experience:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Six or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA, other not-for-profit agency or profit Fitness operations.
- 3 or more years of multi-center management experience, preferably in a YMCA, other nonprofit agency or profit Fitness operations.
- Minimum 5-7 years of successful program development experience that includes managing staff
- Ability to direct total operations through supervision of staff, development and monitoring of branch budget, marketing and public relations, and program development.
- Experience in management and development of volunteer involvement; ability to recruit top community leaders.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Ability to work in a team oriented, solution driven innovative, cando/positive work environment.
- Proven track record of leading high level Fitness programs and services, with a large focus on Personal, Small Group & Functional Training that meet the wants, needs and interest of the membership base.
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community partnerships and organizations.
- CPT, ACSM, ACE, NASM, NCSF, NFPT, AFAA certified
- Background in chronic disease management programs
- YMCA Multi-Team or Branch Leader certification preferred.
- All YMCA employees must obtain a CPR/AED-Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Administering Emergency Oxygen certification (training available upon hiring)
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $68,000.00 - $80,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
May 22 2018
Active Until:
Jun 23 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit