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Wellness Director

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Easton, MD, USA
Full-time

Primary responsibilities include supervision of all wellness and group exercise programs, including coordinating programs, fitness assessments, personal training assignments, equipment orientations, member orientation and special events, an instruction as needed.  Preferred candidate will have ability to teach or be trained to teach group exercise classes as well.   Candidate will also oversee Livestrong program and Diabetes Prevention Program. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Directs wellness floor assistants, group exercise staff, and volunteers of the department in their respective responsibilities. 
  • Recruits, trains, and recognizes wellness and group exercise staff. 
  • Facilitates YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program per YMCA of the USA Regulations.  Experience preferred, training available if not currently training.
  • Schedules, trains and supervises group exercise staff for our Hurlock location.
  • Focused approach to small group training and personal training implementation plan resulting in higher participation rate in both program areas.
  • Reviews and evaluates the program enrollment, and services provided by the wellness department and communicates findings to their supervisor. 
  • Identifies new and innovative programs in the area of health and wellness, while targeting youth, adults, seniors, and families with an emphasis on increased membership retention. 
  • Attends weekly staff meeting with branch executive and branch program directors. 
  • Orients new wellness staff and provides guidance and clarification of work duties and assignments.
  • Supervises the wellness center and free weight room by being attentive to all participants to protect their safety. Instructs members and participants on safe exercise techniques including but not limited to warm-up and stretching progression, aerobic conditioning, strength training, proper use of center equipment and workout routine.  
  • Maintains all equipment on fitness floor and group exercise space ensuring safety and proper upkeep.
  • Instructs group exercise classes based on personal experience and need of the YMCA. 
  • Facilitates annual and quarterly wellness programming including member challenges, YMCA Turkey Trot, etc.
  • Ensure cleanliness of fitness center through daily cleaning checklist and equipment maintenance plan.
  • Provides leadership and support to annual Strong Communities Campaign and volunteer committees as needed.
  • Develops and manages annual budget ensuring financial success of department and thus the YMCA.
  • Serves on Association Wellness Program team. 
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned. 
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Health and Wellness or related field
Skills/Experience: 
  • Preferred two years’ experience working in the field or relatable professional experience.   
  • Required certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED, national certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM, YMCA of the USA) in personal training.
  • Nationally recognized Group Exercise certification preferred
  • YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 90 days of hire.
  • YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program training preferred.
  • At least one year of experience in personal training and/or wellness consultation.   
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $32,000.00 - $35,000.00

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: 
Feb 18 2018
Active Until: 
Mar 19 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit