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Healthy Living Coordinator

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Middletown, CT, USA
Full-time

The Middlesex YMCA is looking for an enthusiastic Healthy Living Coordinator...will it be you?

The Healthy Living Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the land & water group exercise program as well as member engagement programs.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Build positive relationships with members and act as a health educator
  • Responsible for hiring, training and supervision of the land & water group exercise staff
  • Manage Land & Water Group Exercise program, teach a minimum of 4 classes per week and substitute when needed.
  • Work with the VP of Operations as well as the Personal Training Coordinator to develop and implement new member engagement programs designed to increase retention and attract new members while working with the Membership Department & Communications Coordinator to market those programs
    • Work closely with the Health & Fitness Maintenance Coordinator to supervise equipment, do regular inventories and purchase new equipment and ensure timely maintenance of equipment
  • Proactively communicate with staff and members. Respond in a timely manner to all member inquiries, comments and/or complaints.
  • Participate in Leadership/Management Team meetings and activities.
  • Actively participate in the annual campaign & other fund and friend-raising events as directed by the CEO.
  • Participate in meetings and activities of the Board of Managers and/or committees as directed, including participation in fundraising campaigns.
  • Positively represent the YMCA and maintain relationships with professional and community organizations/agencies.
  • Participate in workshops, conferences, etc. that will enhance personal and professional growth.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Exercise Science, Health Education or Public Health highly desirable
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum of 2 years working in the health & fitness field
  • Minimum of 1 year teaching group exercise classes
  • Minimum of 1 years supervisory experience

EFFECT ON END RESULTS:

  • A level of member satisfaction as reflected in member retention, member surveys & other measurement tools
  • A high level of service in all of our Healthy Lifestyles programs

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES/KNOW HOW:

  • Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and supervisory skills
  • Understand the relationship of the general public to the association, of staff to volunteer, and of staff to staff, and be able to effectively enhance and cultivate those relationships.
  • Ability to interpret, carry out & implement into classes/programs, the mission and goals of the YMCA.
  • Ability to supervise staff & volunteers while actively handling a variety of functions at the same time.
  • Work as an integral member of a staff team.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with adults, youth, teens, seniors and special populations.
  • Computer literate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • While performing functions of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

REQUIRED TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Current Group Exercise Training certification
  • Must maintain CPR/AED certifications
  • LIVESTRONG at the YMCA and Water Exercise Instructor certification is highly desirable
Compensation/Benefits: 

Hourly: $17.00 - $19.00

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: 
Oct 14 2019
Active Until: 
Nov 14 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit