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Director of Health and Well-Being

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Yorktown, VA, USA
Full-time

Under the supervision of the Sr. Director of Member Connections, and in harmony with the mission and purpose of the established policies and goals of the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA, the Director of Healthy Living is responsible for developing and implementing adult and youth health and wellness programs, supervising all aspects of the Group Exercise program, service and member engagement.  The Director of Healthy Living is responsible for the overall daily operation of the wellness department to include financial growth, membership engagement, retention and growth, and supervision of all health and wellness programs, to ensure an excellent member experience.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Support the mission, vision and goals of the YMCA.
  • Promote character development and the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all program areas.
  • Lead in a manner that advances our cause to strengthen the foundations of community through programs that focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. 
  • Participate in promoting YMCA membership through assisting in the recruiting and retaining of members utilizing retention tools available. 
  • Recruit volunteers and train them as needed in the assigned program areas.
  • Hire and train staff for adult programs (i.e. Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Aerobics, wellness coaches, and Health Lectures).
  • Maintain accurate staff records and ensure certifications are current for self and staff in order to meet/exceed Association guidelines.
  • Prepare annual budget for program areas and responsibilities and take appropriate action to correct variances.
  • Organize, plan, promote, and schedule monthly programs to include small community groups and annual events for the Wellness department to include Group Exercise.
  • Meet regularly with the Group Exercise Coordinator on all phases of program activity, schedules and budget.
  • Participate in the Annual Giving Campaign as assigned by the Branch Director.
  • Review and evaluate all programs to determine member satisfaction and to ensure all programs meet quality standards.
  • Responsible for the care, maintenance and storage of program supplies and equipment in accordance with the operating budget to include the wellness center and group exercise studios.
  • Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of wellness and adult programming, and group exercise.
  • Direct and perform wellness orientations and evaluations to ensure quality and safe programming for members and program participants.
  • Produce monthly department schedules for staff and programs. Coordinate group exercise classes with instructors.  
  • Meet regularly with the Wellness team to maintain proper and effective communication, service and quality.
  • Attend Branch Leadership Team meetings, Association Health & Wellbeing meetings, Branch All Staff meetings, and Association All Staff meetings.
  • Be proficient with Y-Branding and creation of correctly Y-Branded materials.
  • Input staff schedules into payroll system.  Verify staff timesheets and approve payroll each cycle. 
  • Work Wellness Center floor 20-25 hours each week and engage with members. 
  • Follow all Platinum Standard Guidelines as presented.  Engage in annual Platinum Audit for Health & Wellbeing.
  • Wear staff uniform and name tag, or professional attire when appropriate.
  • Ensure all members, guests, and program participants are in a safe environment and actively follow branch Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
  • Carry out other related duties as deemed necessary by the Health and Well-Being Department and branch operations to ensure an excellent member experience.
Educational Background: 
A bachelor’s degree in exercise science/physiology, physical education, allied health related field, or related field from an accredited college preferred. 
Skills/Experience: 
  • Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
  • Must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in the Health & Wellness field, with certifications in the following:  ACE, AFAA, ACSM, or YMCA preferred in wellness and group exercise, preferred.  
  • CPR, 1ST Aid, AED/02 certification required.
  • Must be able to work with diverse populations and age groups.  
  • Must have experience in the development of programs.
  • Must possess skills and knowledge in the development and implementation of a wide range of wellness classes and activities, budgeting, hiring, training and supervision of staff and volunteers, and member recruitment and retention.
  • Knowledge of a wide variety of wellness equipment and experience in the maintenance and repair of wellness cardio and strength equipment preferred.
  • Complete and maintain required trainings to include but not limited to: New Employee Orientation (NEO), Bloodborne Pathogens, Child Abuse Prevention (CAP), and Sexual Harassment upon hire and annually thereafter.
  • Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check and Child Protective Services check.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $37,000.00 - $41,000.00

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: 
Dec 13 2018
Active Until: 
Jan 13 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit