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Healthy Living Coordinator

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Worcester, MA, USA
Full-time

One of the branches of the YMCA of Central Massachusetts, the Boroughs Family Branch is a striving operation with close to 14,000 members.

Under the direction of the Senior Experience Director, the Healthy Living Coordinator has direct responsibilities for the Wellness Department and supervisory responsibilities over the wellness member service associates, personal trainers and group exercise instructors. This position operates in accordance with the provisions and policies of the YMCA of Central Massachusetts and the bylaws of the Boroughs Branch.

This is a Full-Time Hourly position which requires a flexible schedule that include nights and weekends as the Wellness Department operates seven days/week. Benefits include Medical/Dental insurance, generous paid time off, retirement funds , free family membership and more.

Areas of Responsibility: 

Expectations include the ability to successfully:

  1. Prioritize workload in accordance with department, branch and organizational goals
  2. Integrate and lead groups of diverse individuals and departments in collaborative activities aimed at advancing wellness throughout the association
  3. Plan, manage, and execute multiple projects simultaneously, being proactive and solution-oriented
  4. Develop strong relationships leading up, across and down in the organization
  5. Manage conflicts as needed, striving for mutually agreeable resolutions whenever possible

Essential Functions

  • Responsible for the Wellness department including supervision of staff, programs and budget responsibilities.
  • Direct supervision of all group exercise instructors.
  • Responsible for the recruitment, interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, supervision, recognition and termination recommendation for all Wellness staff.
  • Ensure all group exercise instructors are in compliance with the minimum education, certification, and/or continuing education requirements of the department.
  • Oversee general management, cleanliness and upkeep of the group exercise and spinning studios, Wellness Center and related equipment.
  • Inventory and order all operating supplies for the department.
  • Assume responsibility for the development and marketing of health and fitness programming including brochures, incentive programs, bulletin boards, email newsletters, etc.
  • Supervise floor staff in the wellness department ensuring that the wellness center is adequately staffed to answer or address any member concerns.
  • Will execute wellness staff meetings and continuing education programs for personal trainers and wellness floor staff.
  • Will teach or lead classes in the wellness department and have scheduled hours covering the wellness desk at least 15 per week.
  • Responsible for preventive maintenance of equipment and ensure timely repair of equipment to minimize disruption of service to members.
  • Assume responsibility for supplies of wellness-related marketing collateral including program brochures, workout cards, orientation folders, office supplies, etc.
  • Design, promote and implement safe and effective fitness programs consistent with members’ interests and abilities.
  • Ensure that the wellness Center and related programming meet the highest standards of safety, risk management and member service.
  • Assume overall management of the New Member Orientation program including schedule creation, facilitation and follow up for all new members as well as providing orientations as needed for new members. Serve as the primary contact for all Active Older Adults programming including scheduling and leading of exercise programs.
  • Execute other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Branch Director.
  • Work with Senior Experience Director to develop, monitor and achieve Wellness budget goals annually. Accept responsibility for the control of expenditures and production of revenues. Ensure that all department and programs under your supervision meet the highest standards of program and member service quality and safety.
  • Employ a range of metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of wellness programs and recommend curriculum improvements as needed.
  • Recommend salary recognition, promotion, or termination as necessary and ensure that proper training and growth opportunities are available to all staff under your supervision.
Educational Background: 
Minimal qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and demonstrated experience and knowledge in the administration and management of wellness programs.
Skills/Experience: 
  • This position requires solid supervisory, organizational, and interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong human relation skills’ including the ability to establish and maintain a positive work environment with other staff, volunteers and the general public is of extreme importance.
  • The ability to make decisions and manage conflicts is an expectation.
  • This position requires leadership skills in the area of fitness, wellness and human relations and the ability to manage programs consistent with member needs and interests.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Hourly: $18.00 - $19.00

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
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: 
Oct 8 2019
Active Until: 
Nov 8 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit