Wellness Program Director will organize, monitor, supervise, and maintain health and wellness programs for the YMCA. A Key program responsibility will include the development and oversight of the Healthy Lifestyle Program. This program is designed to increase physical activity and improve nutrition for individuals diagnosed with or looking to reduce their risk for chronic disease. Other duties may include specialty classes and engagement, active older adult programs, individualized program and orientations, and delivery of individual experience in weight and cardio rooms, adults sports and youth wellness to include supervision of the gymnastics and martial arts coordinators. Also included in this position is the overseeing of some special events.
- Build quality relationships with members and provide leadership and hands-on instruction in groups and a one-on-one basis.
- Assist in the planning of curriculum and coordination of schedules while maintaining member safety.
- Plan, coordinate, and implement programs and classes as assigned. Work with other staff to enhance and increase participation levels and meet the goals and objectives of the YMCA Health and Wellness programs.
- Administer program evaluations of all classes.
- Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and coordinate volunteers and part-time staff in the program areas.
- Operate within a department budget.
- Open and/or close the facility as scheduled, serving as Director on Duty.
- Identify and develop small groups and activities that help bring members together.
- Understand the YMCA’s mission, goals, objectives, and programs to better relay this information to members and build a strong community.
- Model our YMCA values through fun, positive relationships with staff and members.
- Seek every opportunity to encourage, motivate, and thank fellow staff members for their work.
- Be enthusiastic towards members by learning their names and expressing an interest in their YMCA activities. Strive to enrich their YMCA experience by introducing them to new programs, staff, members, and volunteer activities.
- Participate in the annual fundraising campaign by telling the YMCA story, by recruiting, leading, and supervising volunteers, and securing charitable donations.
- Recommended current lifeguard, CPR for the professional rescuer, AED, First Aid, and Oxygen certification.t health and wellness safety standards, latest trends in industry and the ability to articulate and incorporate them.
- The demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Proven supervisory/management skills.
- The ability to demonstrate a friendly, courteous, and professional manner when dealing with members and the ability to understand, articulate, and enforce YMCA policies and procedures in a positive manner.
- Strong self-starter and initiator with a passion for service and relationship building.
Salary: $25,000.00 - $28,000.00