This position is responsible for administering all aspects of our health and wellness programming for people of all ages, including; member fitness orientations, fitness consultations, group exercise, personal training, and medically based wellness initiatives. Position is also responsible for remaining current on emerging trends in wellness, and creating action plans to meet emerging needs.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Develops group exercise schedule, hires instructors as appropriate, personally teaches when needed, and coordinates communication of any schedule changes with membership staff and membership base.
- Partners with assigned staff from Morris Hospital to manage medically based wellness initiatives, including Patient Referrals from Cardiac Rehab and Physical Therapy, and the Prescription for Fitness program.
- Develops presentations for corporate and hospital partners. Manages relationships with different physicians and clinicians.
- Collaborates with Morris Hospital staff to develop and implement joint wellness program opportunities.
- Recruits, hires, trains, develops schedules and directs assigned staff. Reviews and evaluates performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
- Participates in the generation, experimentation, and implementation of new approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s mission and work.
- Monitors all wellness related areas of the building, communicates cleanliness priorities, and coordinates repair and ongoing maintenance of all wellness equipment.
- Expands programs and develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations within the service area in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
- Develops and monitor program budgets to meet fiscal objectives.
- Supports staff training and development through regular communications, staff meetings, certifications, trainings, etc.
- Collaborates with Marketing Department on marketing and retention strategies and distribution of program information.
- Monitors daily operations to adhere to all YMCA health and safety standards and policies.
- Performs duties of fitness instructor and personal trainer as needed.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree in related field or experience equivalent.
Skills/Experience:
- Personal Training Certification and/or Group Ex Certification is a requirement.
- Preferred certification: ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist OR ACE Certified Medical Exercise Specialist (or must be obtained soon after hire).
- Experience in a supervisory role in a health & wellness program preferred.
- One to two years related experience preferred.
- Ability to train, lead and develop instructor staff.
- Certification requirements include: Child Abuse Prevention, CPR, Blood Bourne Pathogens, First Aid and AED certifications required within 30 days of employment.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jun 26 2018
Active Until:
Jul 26 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit