This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the supervision of the Wellness Director, the Wellness Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Wellness Center as well as engaging in member connectivity.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Supervise Wellness Center activities to meet the needs of the community. This includes but is not limited to:
- Planning, scheduling, implementing and maintaining wellness programs, such as overseeing Smart Start program and Wellness Orientations.
- Provide fitness and equipment demonstrations and explanations for members and guests.
- Support members in achieving their goals related to healthy living.
- Builds effective, authentic relationships with members and helps members connect with each other and the YMCA
- Introduces new members to group exercise communities based on their health and well-being goals.
- Responsible for the oversight of cleanliness and maintenance in the center ensuring clean safe areas for members and program participants.
- Models relationship-building skills in all interactions including regular follow-up phone calls and communication with participants.
- Substitute as needed for Smart Start appointments or other requirements of center
- Hires, trains, supervises, schedules and evaluates part-time staff to ensure all tasks are completed as required and scheduled.
- Approves payroll of part-time staff.
- Evaluate employee performance and handle disciplinary issues with staff.
- Coach and shadow staff’s ability to communicate with members and program participants to improve retention.
- Develop strategies to motivate and engage staff
- Perform CPR audits on all wellness staff.
- Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
- Teach group fitness classes as needed.
- Promote the facility and programs using social media, brochures, flyers, health fairs etc.
- Assist Wellness Director with the planning and organizing of National YMCA programs such as Enhance Fitness and Diabetes Prevention Program.
- Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events such as planning and organizing of the annual Hub Run 5K/2K race.
- Accepts additional assignments as deemed appropriate, within the scope of the job description
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s Degree in fitness or related field/3-5 years of supervisory experience in a related field
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year experience working in the wellness field with a thorough knowledge of wellness programs, fitness testing, and evaluation
- Experience implementing health and wellness programs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- AFAA, ACE, ACSM, NSCA certification or YMCA equivalent certifications
- CPR/AED Certification preferredYMCA Foundations of Group Exercise and YMCA Foundations of Strength and Conditioning required within the first 45 days.
- Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations
- Certified to teach American Red Cross CPR/First Aid class within first year.
- Working knowledge of computer programs – Microsoft office
- Work hours include most weekdays 11:00am-7:00pm and Saturday 9:00-5:00.
Compensation/Benefits:
Hourly: $12.00 - $14.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Feb 10 2019
Active Until:
Mar 10 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit