Oversees the overall management and operation of health and wellness programs over three locations within the Downtown District YMCA, including budget development and control, recruitment and training of staff and volunteers, programming, equipment maintenance, quality checks, enforcing safety standards and other policies and procedures, ensuring high standards of program quality as well as member and participant retention rate.
Areas of Responsibility:
The incumbent must have the competencies, skills and proven leadership ability to successfully carry out the association's mission, goals, and visions for serving the community. Other important competencies of the Health and Wellness Director include the following:
Management Skills
- Prepares and administers budgets for the department and meeting the budgeted net by year-end.
- Develops and implements marketing for the areas of responsibility that will positively impact the attendance and registration.
- Assembles a schedule of year-round wellness programs.
- Purchases all equipment necessary as budgeted and approved for the success of the Y and department.
- Assures accurate information is submitted to keep online, in-house and mobile app schedules current.
- Is available to work evenings and weekends as called upon or as schedule dictates due to seasonal programming needs.
- Assists with the implementation of special events as needed for their success as a member of the Y program staff.
- Maintains and inventories all equipment including high standards for fitness center cleanliness.
- Develops and implements Personal Wellness Program programs.
- Other duties as assigned and determined necessary. job duties could change depending on changes in the business.
Teamwork
- Works cooperatively with other department heads, volunteers, committees and departments.
- Serves on and recruit key staff from the department for various AD-Hoc committees needed for the overall success of the Y.
- Attends and participate in all staff meetings and trainings and encourage other staff to do as well.
Member Service
- Assembles a class schedule for wellness programs that is current with trends and community/member needs. Regularly evaluates the classes, soliciting responses from members and staff.
Communication Skills
- Provides quality ongoing training for staff and volunteers that will enhance their capabilities and be applicable to their work on a daily basis.
- Shares the Y story and programs when requested to various groups in the community.
Human Resources
- Recruits, supervises, and trains quality, sufficient staff to implement programs for the wellness department. Cultivates the development of the staff for growth and success.
- Provides direct hands on training for coach’s staff.
Professional Style
- Able to maintain emotional control and composure in turbulent challenging and changing conditions.
- Pays attention to detail, completeness and consistency when performing job function.
- Able to instill confidence through dependability, meeting deadlines, promptness, and regularity of attendance.
Leadership
- Influences staff and members by performing job functions in a positive, enthusiastic manner.
- Demonstrates commitment to the Association's Strategic Plan and initiatives.
- Incorporates and trains staff in our character development values of respect, responsibility, caring and honesty into all program areas.
Attainment of Association Goals
- Engages in active and healthy lifestyle to promote personal wellbeing and exemplifies all characteristics of active living.
- Supports diverse and inclusive work environment and is a community advocate for the Y.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree in health & exercise science, health promotion or equivalent
Skills/Experience:
- A minimum of two years’ successful experience in the health & wellness field in a supervisory position.
- The following certifications Preferred: Nationally recognized certification in personal training, group exercise, and/or strength and conditioning.
- Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR effectively.
- Must be certified in PR/CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid upon hire.
- Ability to handle complaining or demanding individuals without internalizing or personalizing comments made.
- Must be willing to obtain YMCA certifications.
Experience:
- Two to three years’ experience working with youth and adults in a wellness environment. Knowledge of YMCA program development, and acceptance of management practices preferred.
Skills and Ability Requirements:
- Ability to work heavily with adults, children/youth, and volunteers. Must be creative and demonstrate initiative in program development.
- Must be able to project enthusiasm to staff and program participants.
- Proven ability to lead staff and volunteers.
- Ability to work under occasional stressful conditions and to work irregular hours. Ability to work independently.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and supervisory skills. Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Proven team player.
- Ability to interpret, adopt, and apply guidelines/procedures.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $37,500.00 - $40,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jul 28 2018
Active Until:
Aug 28 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit