Under the direction of the CEO/Executive Director, and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Wellness Director is responsible for managing and developing the programs and services of the Wellness Center. The Wellness Director will organize and implement adult and teen wellness programs, special events, and group exercise programs.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Hire, train, evaluate and supervise staff for the following areas: fitness floor, fitness center desk, group exercise classes, personal training, senior adult programming and wellness entrance lobby. Ensure that they do their jobs adequately.
- Meet with all staff by work area on a regular basis to reiterate expectations, for in-house training, and to cover issues such as job performance, professionalism, and anything related to the YMCA and member services.
- Carry out all policies and procedures within the Fitness Center and related to membership.
- Ensure that members are served with the utmost care and concern
- Create new innovative programs and services for members and patrons. Evaluate services periodically. Follow YMCA guidelines toward safety and implementation of programs. Most programs will serve teens to seniors.
- Make weekly staff schedule and monthly group exercise schedule and post in a timely manner.
- Manage the ActivTrax and StayHealthy kiosks and software. Train staff on the software.
- Maintain facility areas in a neat attractive order. Assign departmental staff to housekeeping duties for all wellness center areas on a daily basis.
- In conjunction with the Maintenance Director, service departmental exercise equipment and other fitness center hardware on a daily basis. Keep all equipment safe and operational.
- In conjunction with the Marketing Director, promote or market services and membership on an ongoing basis via newsletters, newspapers, brochures, web-site, etc. while regularly visiting corporate partners.
- Report in a timely manner to the Executive Director any problems, issues, or departmental concerns that may occur from time to time.
- Budget income vs. expenses to meet financial goals and prepare check requests and timecards in a timely manner.
- Supervise or relate to a designated committee (membership committee) and conduct all regular duties and preparations to support and guide committee work.
- Provide for a strong professional image in appearance, uniform and conduct of staff.
- Ensure the security of the facility at the end of the day and that only fitness center members and authorized guests use the facility.
- Teach group fitness classes and provide personal training as needed.
Educational Background:
The incumbent must bring to the position a bachelor’s degree or higher in Exercise Science or a related field with fitness emphasis.
Skills/Experience:
- Two years or more experience in a related, supervisory position.
- Candidates must obtain CPR/AED training within 1 month of hire if not already certified.
- National certification in Group Fitness through ACE or AFAA. Other agencies will be considered.
The incumbent must be able to organize programs, supervise staff, and maintain facilities. Motivation, a positive Christian attitude, exemplifying the YMCA character traits: caring, honest, respect, responsibility & faith, and being a team member is essential. Once employed, the Wellness Director must successfully complete the YMCA’s New Employee Orientation.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $30,000.00 - $35,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Apr 17 2019
Active Until:
May 17 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit