Healthy Living Director

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

The Healthy Living Director is responsible for the oversight of group fitness classes. This person will ensure that helping people achieve healthy lifestyles is a top priority – achieved by organizing high quality YMCA healthy living programs, and developing department staff that strive to meet the needs of Y-members and the community as it relates to healthy living.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Develop, implement, promote, administer and evaluate all group fitness classes at multiple Y branches and sites. 
  • Ensure  classes and programs comply with YMCA standards and safety procedures.
  • Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff for all group fitness classes. 
  • Assess and submit budget requests for facility and equipment needs for related programs and services.
  • Develop, produce, and disseminate appropriate program information in order to promote healthy living programs to the public and to current members. 
  • Ensure that program areas, equipment, and supplies are maintained in an orderly and safe manner.    
  • Stay ccurrent on trends and serve as the expert for the YMCA in topics related to healthy living programs by attending workshops/seminars/YMCA trainings, reading publications. 
  • Represent the Y and maintain good relationships with other organizations in the community.
  • Assist with development of chronic disease prevention programs, and collaborate with other local health organizations.
  • Attend and participate in appropriate Board of Directors, Task Force, or Committee meetings as assigned.
  • Demonstrates and practices YMCA Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies.
  • Completes all other projects as assigned by supervisors.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in Health, Physical Education, Recreation or related field.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Knowledge and experience in developing, organizing, and implementing health and wellness programs.
  • Ability to relate effectively to a diverse group of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  • Willing and able to teach a variety of group exercise classes.
  • Excellent communication, time management, organizational, leadership, budgetary, and computer skills. 
  • Energetic, positive demeanor with the ability to inspire and motivate staff.
How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=29554&...

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 10 2018
Active Until: 
Sep 10 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit