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Job Description
The Wellness Director will successfully lead a team and plan, administer, and evaluate all wellness-related programming. This position is primarily responsible for the design and implementation of the branch wellness and group exercise programs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, physical education, exercise psychology, behavioral science, or a health-related field and 3+ years experience in the wellness field OR 5+ years of experience in the wellness field 1+ years of supervisory responsibilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to recognize and implement safety standards in all program activities
- Strong Human Relations and Conflict Management skills
- Ability to effectively communicate and manage information to program participants, community leaders, and volunteers and staff of all ages
- Proficient knowledge of computers, various technology, and applications
- Ability to multitasks, work independently, problem solve and effectively manage time
- Must be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, completion of Child Abuse Prevention, Working with Program Volunteers, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training
- Must be knowledgeable about fitness-related issues including but not limited to aerobic vs. anaerobic exercise, nutrition, benefits of exercise, and injury-prevention
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, physical education, exercise psychology, behavioral science, or a health-related field.
- Current national group exercise/personal training certification from one of the national organizations, which are recognized by Y of the USA, e.g., ACE, ACSM, AFAA, or NETA.
- 5+ years of wellness program experience
- 2+ years of supervisory experience
- YMCA Team Leader certification
- Prior program and people management experience
- Budget management and program start-up experience
- THE COACH APPROACH® knowledge
Essential Functions
- Develop and implement a plan for the wellness and group exercise program growth and alignment with branch budget, goals, and association initiatives.
- Assume responsibility for overall supervision of all wellness and group exercise programs.
- Effectively manage budgets and hold staff accountable for high-quality results using formal process to measure progress.
- Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule, supervise, and evaluate the Wellness Department, including employees and volunteers.
- Develop and implement a plan to attract and recruit new members and corporate partnerships.
- Conduct pilots for new programs; develop plans and manage best practices through engagement of the staff team.
- Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
- Will become trained in Weight Loss for Life curriculum and is able to support coaches and to assist in leading group sessions.
- Foster a climate of innovation.
- Monitor progress towards branch’s goals by running and reviewing all necessary reports.
- Lead the Y’s presence at community outreach, including the “WHY IT MATTERS” campaign.
- Coordinate marketing efforts to maximize enrollments and provides ongoing support to the Director on related issues.