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Healthy Living Director

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Houston, TX, United States
Full-time

The Trotter Family YMCA is seeking a dynamic, innovative, highly motivated, Healthy Living Director to oversee our Health and Wellness Department.  Our YMCA resides in the Briargrove neighborhood of the Galleria area of Houston.  During our peak times of the year, we welcome over 5,500 membership units which equates to over 11,000 members into our facility.  The Trotter Family YMCA offers over 160 group exercise classes per week and provides over $370,000 in personal training annually.  Our facility houses 3 group exercise studios, 1 group cycling studio and 1 women’s center.  We are seeking a transformational, servant leader to take our Health and Wellness Department to the next level.

 Major responsibilities include direct supervision of all health and wellness programs (including group exercise, individual and small group personal training, chronic disease prevention and the wellness center), development of group fitness programs, delivery of wellness presentations, and member engagement.  The Healthy Living Director will focus on the growth of current community health programs, including LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, Moving Stronger (a program for individuals with multiple sclerosis), Y Weight Loss, and Enhance Fitness.

The ideal candidate will be a visionary, with marketing knowledge, and the ability to bring the Membership and Wellness departments together to engage new members, better serve existing members and increase membership retention.  This person will lead the efforts to retain members using Daxko Operations and Engage.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Directs and supervises program activities to meet YMCA objectives.
  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed.
  • Reviews and evaluates staff performance.
  • Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
  • Track staff time according to budget and utilize/approve Kronos in accordance with policies.
  • Ensure staff carry proper/current certifications and maintains accurate documentation.
  • Respond to members concerns in a timely manner as appropriate through Daxko Engage, comment cards and member interaction.
  • Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating goals.
  • Identify and implement new industry trends.
  • Develop, monitor and achieve budget goals.
  • Responsible for the successful attainment of department targets, including revenue and member retention.
  • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
  • Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events.
  • Monitor daily operations to adhere to all YMCA health and safety standards and policies.
  • Assist in marketing and distribution of program information.
  • Assist in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
  • Assist with Board and Committee meetings.
  • Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in healthy living programs.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in health, nutrition, exercise science or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in health and fitness management which include program development, member retention and staff development.
  • Previous supervisory experience in customer service preferred.
  • Excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $48,000.00 - $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: 
Jan 18 2018
Active Until: 
Feb 18 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit