Health & Wellness Director

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YMCA of the USA
Sterling, IL, USA
Full-time

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Directs all aspects of recruitment of new members, retention of existing members and supervision of assigned staff.  Develops, plans and implements new procedures and methods to achieve strategic goals in the Health & Wellness Department.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs Health & Wellness department staff and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
  • Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
  • Organizes and schedules program registrations.
  • Assists in the creation and distribution of health & wellness program information to YMCA membership & the community.
  • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
  • Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
  • Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events.
  • Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events with set-up, scheduling, etc. when applicable.
  • Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
  • Works Director-On-Duty shifts as assigned.
  • May assist with Program Committee meetings.
  • Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation 
  • in programs.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • One to two years related experience in health & wellness programs preferred.
  • Completion of YMCA program-specific and group fitness certifications.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of 
  • the community.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $28,000.00 - $32,000.00

How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=29580&...

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 14 2018
Active Until: 
Sep 15 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit