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Group Exercise Director

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Conshohocken, PA, USA
Full-time

The Group Exercise Director is expected to provide leadership in the development, implementation, promotion, and administration of group exercise programs that are responsive to member needs; ensure staff excellence in service delivery to assure member retention, satisfaction and growth; manage all aspects of the group exercise program including, facility and equipment to promote a clean, safe and friendly environment; communicate and work cooperatively with the member service department to streamline communications and registrations for group exercise programs and special events; assure facility safety by monitoring and enforcing the risk management plan.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Manage the development, promotion and delivery of high-quality group and specialty exercise programs that meet the needs of the members. Ensure quality program delivery and effective use of resources including staff, volunteers, and equipment within established budget.
  • Oversee the day to day operations of the group exercise program including hiring, scheduling, supervision,training, and evaluating of staff; ordering and maintenance of equipment; member communication; staff payroll, conducting staff meetings, and conducting program evaluations and reports.
  • Manage the overall operations of the group exercise department including personnel to ensure effective and member-oriented work process: provide direction and training to staff.
  • Ensure effective communication & implementation of program and service information to member services staff.
  • Assist Senior Wellness Director and staff in providing high quality, customer service driven individual exercise classes and adult sports programming.
  • Be a member/leader of the Group Exercise staff in providing high quality, customer service driven group exercise classes.
  • Conduct group exercise staff meetings. Providing an agenda and submitting meeting minutes to the Senior Wellness Director.
  • Teach at least 5 classes per week.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field, 3-5 years related experience in a health and fitness position.
Skills/Experience: 
  • CPR/AED, O2 and First Aid certification.
  • National certifications in group exercise instruction and/or personal training. YMCA certifications within 6 months of hire, including Principles of Y Health and Fitness and YMCA Group Exercise Instructor.
  • Supervisory experience with proven ability to manage successful programs.
  • Physical stamina and ability to assist with resistance, flexibility and cardiovascular exercises.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
  • Exhibit strong leadership skills; possess a passion for member service, building and maintaining a culture of member service excellence
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $30,300.00 - $38,800.00

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: 
Jul 20 2019
Active Until: 
Aug 21 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit