Under the direction of the Branch Director, the Group Fitness Director is responsible for the daily operations and the creation of an exceptional member experience in the Group Fitness Program offered at the Kettle Moraine YMCA- West Washington and River Shores Branches.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Manage all components of group fitness operations, including but not limited to instructors, stats and data, marketing and scheduling, staff development and meetings, communication within branches and maintenance of equipment and space.
- Ensure visibility and build relationships with and between members, staff and volunteers by maintaining hours during peak usage.
- Maintain a level of hands on involvement instructing group fitness classes and/or personal training and member engagement. (15 hours)
- Prepare and administer the annual department budget using the best practices set within the association. Take appropriate action to maintain fiscal soundness of the department.
- Recruit, train, evaluate, coach and counsel as needed, assigned staff and volunteers in accordance with Human Resource procedures and policies. Observe individual performance annually.
- Develop Cause Driven Leaders by providing all staff with up skilling and development opportunities.
- Stay knowledgeable and support growth and change within group fitness to align and keep up with the health and fitness industry.
- Work collaboratively with the Association departments (HR, Marketing, Business Operations) to ensure the highest standards are met in the operations of the fitness department.
- Follow and implement YMCA policies and procedures, including HIPAA and Privacy/Confidentiality; responds to emergency situations.
- Lead a fun and safe environment that accomplishes the YMCA mission.
- The Kettle Moraine YMCA is a nonprofit charitable association dedicated to putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body. Our YMCA programs promote good health, strong families, youth leadership, community development, and international understanding and are open to men, women, and children of all ages, incomes, abilities, races, and religions.
- Create a nurturing and safe environment by reporting suspicious activity that may lead to child abuse or may violate the code of conduct. Ensure the safety and maintenance of high quality facilities, grounds, and equipment.
- Act as a positive role model using the YMCA’s core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility.
- Build effective, authentic relationships with members, staff and volunteers; helps members, staff and volunteers connect with each other and the YMCA.
- Other duties as assigned.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in an exercise science field preferred or equivalent experience
Skills/Experience:
- At least 21 years of age
- 1-2 years of supervision experience in the health and wellness field or comparable experience preferred
- 2-4 years teaching group exercise classes and/or personal training
- Hold and maintain nationally recognized group fitness certification and/or personal training certification
- CPR/AED certified within 6 months of hire
- High level of written and oral communication skills as well as customer service skills are required
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Dec 13 2018
Active Until:
Jan 13 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit