Health & Wellness Director

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YMCA of the USA
Nyack, NY, United States
Full-time

Under the direction of the Senior Vice President, the Health & Wellness/ Fitness Director has the overall responsibility for all aspects of the fitness department including administration and finance, program development, staff management and supervision, training, certification, safety and risk management, volunteer management, facility operations, and implementation of the mission through the fitness department and its programs.

This position will be a full time -exempt position working Tuesday thru Saturday- 11 am to 7 pm.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and maintain a professional image and manner consistent with the YMCA mission and goals.
  • Develop, implement and oversee all fitness programs, including but not limited to enhance fitness, group fitness classes, personal training programs, youth sports to ensure we meet the needs of our members and the community while achieving association operating objectives
  • Develop and maintain Annual Department Budgets
  • Establish and implement Departmental goals and objectives.
  • Coordinate all Department classes, program schedules and registration.
  • Maintain and enforce high safety standards.
  • Recruit, hire, train, supervise and evaluate department staff.
  • Maintain National YMCA standards or above for all programs, material and staff certifications.
  • Assist with Association Special Events.
  • Ensure that department facilities and equipment are maintained in good working order.
  • Order departmental supplies.
  • Process and approve departmental time sheets.
  • Conduct regularly scheduled department staff meetings.
  • Maintain a professional and motivating environment within the department
  • Attend all professional staff meetings and trainings.
  • Lead and/or assist with assigned volunteer committees.
  • Continuously evaluate programs to ensure current trends and needs are being implemented and met.
  • Assist with Association marketing program.
  • Complete any duties assigned by supervisor deemed necessary for the smooth operation of the YMCA.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s Degree in physical education or related field
Skills/Experience: 
  • 3 years experience  managing group fitness, health/wellness programs
  • Knowledge in all areas of fitness/ health & wellness, marketing, program development
  • Required certifications:
    • ACE (or similar) Personal Training Certification 
    • American Red Cross CPR/ First Aid/ AED Certification
  • Working knowledge of managing staff and organizing, facilitating youth sports/ camps
  • Ability to lead/instruct fitness classes

Required Certifications

  • ACE (or similar) Personal Training Certification 
  •  American Red Cross CPR/ First Aid/ AED Certification
  • Must obtain YMCA Enhance Fitness instructor certification within 6 months of employment
How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=17255&...

Job Function: 
Program / Project Management

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
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: 
Aug 22 2017
Active Until: 
Sep 22 2017
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit