Health & Wellness Director

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YMCA of the USA
Westport, CT, United States
Full-time

The Health & Wellness Director will manage all Health and Wellness programs and directly oversee Wellness Center staff and personal trainers.  The Director will also lead the Healthy Living Programs Director, who manages a large staff of Group Fitness instructors .

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Develop, implement and oversee all Health and Wellness programs that reflect the community’s needs and maintain the YMCA’s high standards of quality, safety and character development. 
  • Assign duties, create schedules for staff, maintain accurate records, including attendance, certifications, skill levels, personnel, and pay records.  Hire and on-board new staff as needed. 
  • Develop annual operation objectives and plans.
  • Perform biweekly payroll duties.
  • Communicate program information to program participants, staff, and volunteers. Seek member feedback from a variety of sources in all areas of the Department.
  • Purchase and organize equipment as needed within budget guidelines.
  • Seek out and develop opportunities for partnership with others in the Health & Wellness community. 
  • Supervise one full time program director and part time personal trainers, Wellness Center staff, group fitness instructors, and chronic disease management staff.
  • Meet with Health & Wellness staff as needed and report to Senior Program Director.
  • Continually evaluate and develop the Health & Wellness department’s program offering.
  • Represent the Family YMCA at necessary meetings, clinics, trainings, and workshops.
  • Maintain a high safety standard for participants, staff, and volunteers of the Wellness Center and all Health & Wellness programs.
  • Ensure that all equipment is clean and in good working order.
  • Ensure that staff are trained and prepared to handle emergency situations and possess current appropriate certifications.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or minimum of 3 years’ experience in Health & Wellness programs, as well as experience in managing facilities, equipment, budget, and staff.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Knowledge in health fitness programming.
  • Certification from a NCCA-sanctioned organization in a related field, such as, ACSM, NSCA, NASM, ACE, AFAA, or ISSA.
  • Y-USA Team Leader Certification and all required Y-USA fitness trainings are preferred.
Compensation/Benefits: 

$52,000.00 - $58,000.00

How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=17427&...

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: 
Sep 9 2017
Active Until: 
Oct 10 2017
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit