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Health & Wellness Director

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Framingham, MA, United States
Full-time

At the MetroWest YMCA, our cause defines us. We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That's why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

The MetroWest YMCA is seeking a dynamic and innovative Health and Wellness Director to lead the Framingham Branch healthy living programs and initiatives.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience with member engagement processes and the health seeker market and have the ability to work collaboratively with all other departments within the organization. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated competencies in the areas of staff development, relationship building skills, communication skills, computer skills, project management and quality results.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Primary responsibilities include developing, and administering all facets of Wellness programming and services. This includes personal training, group exercise, small group training and other healthy-living programs designed to support people with chronic diseases. It also includes oversight of a state of the art facility and the hiring, training and supervision of a team of 30 part-time and 2 full-time staff. The incumbent will develop and implement quality standards and best practices for wellness center operations, group classes and personal training program.
Educational Background: 
Qualified candidates must have a 4 year degree in exercise science, health science and fitness, or a degree in a related field.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Current national personal training, CPR and First Aid certifications are required and ACSM Health Fitness Specialist certifications are required within 90 days of hire. Bi-lingual preferred.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $42,000.00 - $50,000.00

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 6 2018
Active Until: 
Mar 6 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit