Health and Wellness Director

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YMCA of the USA
Oshkosh, WI, USA
Full-time

The Health and Wellness Director will provide direction, leadership and oversight to various Health and Wellness programs and the Wellness Center.  This position will have a strong emphasis in personal training, athletic performance, new member orientation, member wellness initiatives and supervision of the Wellness Center.  Other areas of involvement may include chronic disease programs; assist in teaching group exercise and corporate wellness.  The Director will be accountable for the development and implementation of a strong personal training program, health and wellness center programs, member wellness retention programs, staff supervision and development, fiscal management, department annual campaign and facilities management.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Create, develop and manage health and wellness programs and facilities that meet the needs of our members and the goals of the organization.
  • Help manage a comprehensive personal training program that meets the need of members and the community.
  • Develop, monitor and control the department budget.
  • Hire, train and supervise health and wellness staff.
  • Assist in hiring, training and supervising Personal Trainers.
  • Create a positive work environment.
  • Work directly with members to meet their health and wellness goals.
  • Coordinate and schedule maintenance, repair and annual purchase of equipment for branch.
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with staff, volunteers, members and the community in order to help foster the goals and mission of the organization.
  • Work with and support organization wide wellness staff.
  • Demonstrates the inclusion of the Y mission, values and safety into 
Skills/Experience: 
  • Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, physiology, health and wellness, physical education or related field.
  • Ability to attain ACSM, ACE, NETA or equivalent……certification a must.
  • Three years’ experience in the health and wellness field.
  • Experience in the development and management of health and wellness programs, fiscal management, wellness initiatives and staff supervision.
  • Proven track record of developing programs with increasing participation.
  • Proven track record of building relationships with staff, members and volunteers.
  • A track record of solid budget performance.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to make independent sound decisions and problem solve.
  • Possess excellent planning and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work with other organization fitness professionals in multiple facilities.
How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=20909&...

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: 
Feb 25 2018
Active Until: 
Mar 26 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit