Join a growing association with excellent facilities, membership base and community impact!
Under the supervision and direction of the Vice President of Membership & Wellness, the Metro Fitness Support Director is responsible for providing and implementing strategic leadership and innovative programming for all fitness staff working in fitness. A 50 hour work week will be necessary to accomplish the assigned duties.
Staff Development:
- Working with Association’s Training Program in developing, scheduling and implementing fitness staff development courses and classes so employees maintain required certifications and CECs.
- Ensuring all Association personnel policies and procedures are adhered to within all wellness areas.
- Assisting Directors/Coordinators in completing performance evaluations of fitness staff.
- Assisting in recruiting new fitness staff for the Association.
- Providing feedback and input for a successful hiring process for fitness staff.
- Assisting in reviewing and evaluating staff performance.
- Providing progressive customer service and sales training to all fitness staff.
- Maintaining staff retention through positive reinforcement and support.
Program Innovation:
- Providing written vision for fitness annually that will guide a strategic implementation of programs and policies.
- Developing and implementing innovative programs that provide member engagement and participation growth in all fitness areas – personal training and fitness floor.
- Reviewing and providing suggestions for efficiencies in fitness staff schedules for branches.
- Developing a systematic approach and an implementation process to auditing fitness programs.
- Working with all fitness staff and Branch Directors to ensure new initiatives and programs are supported and executed for success.
Fiscal Management:
- Accountable for the Metro fitness budget development, monthly budget monitoring, and achievement of budget.
- Implementing strategies to grow fitness program participation and revenue.
- Continually looking for ways to incorporate more efficient operating practices.
- Maintaining and being thoroughly knowledgeable with systems of financial control including revenues, expenses and inventories as outlined in the Operational Manual.
General:
- Demonstrating four character values: caring, respect, honesty and responsibility.
- Association fitness goals and strategies are adhered to and effectively communicated on a regular basis to staff and Branch Directors.
- Maintaining complete familiarity with all wellness-related risk management procedures and policies.
- Promoting and supporting the Strong Community Campaign.
- Adhering to all systems and procedures as outlined in the Association’s operational manual.
- Participating in association-wide projects when needed.
- All other duties as assigned.
EFFECT ON END RESULT: Provide leadership and guidance to all fitness staff at facility branches to increase member retention, growth in participation and revenue, and ensure high-quality programming and instruction. In turn, member satisfaction will increase as seen through the net promoter scores, and the Wichita YMCA seen as the community leader in wellness.
- Departmental experience & Personal Trainer certifications
- Supervisory experience
- Commitment to the YMCA mission, vision and values
- Must attend New Employee Orientation within 30 days of hire
- Complete CPR/AED, First Aid, O2, Listen First Workshop, Fitness Modules, 4 Week Personal Training, YUSA Online Trainings, Foundations of Strength & Conditioning (of acceptable certification) or ASCM in accordance with Conditions of Employment
- Possess a clear and complete understanding of exercise science principles, and the ability to apply those principles in a practical wellness atmosphere
- Learn all emergency procedures and action plans for the branch
- Understand and abide by all policies and procedures as set forth by the association
- Work a schedule that reflects the needs of the branch; including evenings and weekends
Physical/Mental Requirements:
- Must be able to routinely perform the following physical activities; climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for extended periods of time, walk, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity to perform detailed tasks
- Must have ability to communicate effectively; both orally and in writing
- Must possess problem-solving, organizational and task management skills; ability to make independent and sound decisions in a rapidly changing environment
- Must be detail-oriented and exhibit a high degree of accuracy and alertness
- Must demonstrate initiative in absence of supervision
- Must be able to relate to and work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner
- Must work collaboratively as a team member as well as independently and lead by assigned goals, duties and deadlines
- Must possess ability to exercise high levels of discretion and confidentiality
- Must present a neat and professional appearance at all times
Salary: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00