The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is currently seeking a Healthy Living Director for our Downtown Colorado Springs Location.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Executes a High Level of Engagement through our Fit Path Program working with our membership team to set members up on their Fit Path.
- Establishes a sustainable Revenue Based Small Group Training Program utilizing all aspects of the branch.
- Develops implements, directs and supervises program activities to meet YMCA objectives.
- Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. Identify strategic collaborative partnerships that congruently align with the YMCA’s strategic priorities.
- Executes strategies to ensure that members and/or program participants connect with one another and connect with the YMCA.
- Recruits, hires, trains, develops, supervises, schedules and directs staff and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Ensures records of staff certifications are current and complete.
- Facilitates collaborative communication and provides leadership.
- Provides leadership and support to the annual fundraising campaign and volunteer committees/boards as assigned. Develops and maintains effective working relationships within the community.
- Administer the approved budget and take appropriate action to maintain the fiscal integrity of the department.
- Manage equipment and facilities in areas of responsibility including preventative maintenance and repair and replacement planning.
- Continually develop personalized healthy living programs in order to meet the needs of all members.
- Participate as a staff team leader in the YMCA annual support campaign.
- Ensures that program standards are met and safety procedures are followed.
- Ensures high quality programs through innovative program development, evaluations and ongoing training of staff.
- Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
- Develops and monitors program budgets to meet fiscal objectives.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Health Promotion or Health Education or three years of general work experience or a combination of education and work experience in related field.
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum age of 21 years old
- Must have previous experience with the hiring, supervising, coaching, and mentoring of staff.
- The ability to connect with and relate to all generations is essential.
- Due to the diversity of responsibility, a high degree of organizational ability is needed.
- Must have current YMCA of the USA Foundations of Group Exercise OR current ACE Group Fitness Instructor, AFAA Group Fitness Instructor certification, NETA Group Exercise certification, ACSM Group Exercise certification.
- Must have current certification of personal training in one or more of the following: AAPTE, ACSM, ACE, NSCA, AFAA, NASM, NETA, Cooper Institute, IFPA, NCCPT, NCSF, NESTA
- Experience with program design, implementation and retention.
- Strong skills are necessary in supervision, management, expense control, public relations, promotion, public speaking, written and verbal communication skills, fundraising and record-keeping.
- Must have ability to deliver programs of the highest quality and have a knowledge/background of group exercise and personal training.
- General knowledge of fitness principles and training adaptations including basic anatomy and physiology.
- Four or more years of experience leading group fitness classes.
- All YMCA staff positions require certifications in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid and Oxygen Administration. Preferred candidate will have current certifications however training is available.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $39,000.00 - $43,000.00
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Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Dec 20 2018
Active Until:
Jan 20 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit