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Healthy Living Director

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Green Bay, WI, USA
Full-time

We're looking for a passionate Health and Wellness professional to provide direction, leadership and oversight to various Healthy Living programs at the beautifully renovated historic Ferguson Family YMCA in Downtown Green Bay. This position has a strong emphasis in personal training, small group training, new member orientation, member wellness initiatives and supervision of the Wellness Center and staff. You will also provide support for Group Exercise Programs (including Active Older Adult initiative) and direct supervision to the Group Exercise Coordinator. Other areas of involvement may include worksite wellness initiatives and chronic disease programs.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Work closely with the Healthy Living Executive to implement association strategies and standards for all Healthy Living Areas including Personal Training, Worksite Wellness, Group Exercise, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, and Wellness Center equipment/layout. Promote Healthy Living initiatives within the YMCA and the community.
  • Supervise Personal Trainers, Group Exercise Coordinator, and Wellness Center Staff. Attract and retain top talent. Assist in recruitment for key positions in Personal Training and Group Exercise.
  • Develop, monitor and control the Healthy Living Budget; consistently meet program and financial goals and implement formal processes to ensure high quality and accurate measures.
  • Cultivate relationships and lead a team to support and participate in the annual giving campaign.
Educational Background: 
A 4-year degree required. Preferred area of study: exercise science, physiology, health and wellness, physical education.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum 2 years supervisory or leadership experience in Personal Training including Personal Training and small group training initiatives required.
    • Experience in developing and managing health and wellness program, fiscal management, wellness initiatives, and staff supervision.
    • Proven track record of developing programs focused on increasing participation
    • Proven track record of building relationships with staff, members, and volunteers
  • Current knowledge of personal training strategies, trends, and standards; current knowledge of fitness equipment, group exercise equipment, and industry trends including group exercise and mind/body programs.
  • Strong administrative, organizational, math, and computer skills (MS Office) with attention to details required.
  • Ability to prioritize workloads to meet timelines and maintain confidentially of records required.
  • During coverage and as a safety responder, the ability to crouch, stoop, kneel, move quickly, and/or lift at least 30 pounds will be necessary. 

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: 
Jun 14 2018
Active Until: 
Jul 14 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit