Health & Wellness Director

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YMCA of the USA
Westerly, RI, USA
Full-time

The Ocean Community YMCA, located on the beautiful Rhode Island shore, is seeking a Health and Wellness Director.

The Health & Wellness Director will be responsible for the organization, delivery and quality of YMCA programs. The individual will develop and monitor the program budget to meet fiscal objectives and oversee all wellness programs, recruitment, development and supervision of part-time and non-exempt employees, coordination of special events as needed and monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of programs.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Oversees all wellness programs.
  • Promotes and incorporates the YMCA four core values and character development model into all program activities.
  •  Recruits, trains, develops and supervises part-time and non-exempt employees and volunteers. Evaluates staff at least annually.
  • Assists in marketing and distribution of program information.
  • Organizes and schedules programs.
  • Coordinates the Ocean Community YMCA Triathlon, the Schonning Run and other special events as needed.
  • Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
  • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with other community organizations.
  • Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
  • Coordinates use of branch facility for program activities and events.
  • Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with the Association and branch strategic plans.
  • Assists in branch fundraising activities and special events.
  • Responds to all member and community inquires and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Creates and schedules wellness, yoga and health programs.
  • Coordinates and teaches the classes as scheduled.
  • Schedules and monitors wellness attendants, wellness instructors and oversees personal trainers.
  • Monitors staff certifications.
  • Maintains wellness facility and equipment.
  • Purchases equipment, parts and supplies as needed.
  • Performs wellness evaluations for members.
  • Performs duties of wellness instructor and personal trainer, and fills in as required.
  • Designs and implements new health and wellness programs.
  • Play an active leadership role in the Branch’s annual support campaign and assist leadership in the successful completion of the campaign and other related special events and activities.
  • Maintain current CPR/AED, First Aid, Emergency Oxygen and other health and wellness certifications.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field plus three to five years experience preferred.
How to Apply: 

https://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/details/12674

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 18 2019
Active Until: 
Sep 18 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit