Wellness Director

Description

• An active, healthy, work environment that allows you to put your wellness passion and your professional goals into your dream career
• A dedicated, hardworking individual looking to make a difference in the community’s health journey
• Be the Wellness Champion the Y needs, apply to join our team today!

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. At the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: We are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: We value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: We believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: We support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: We are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

Requirements

Position Title: Wellness Director
Reports to: Senior Director of Membership and Wellness

Department: Wellness

Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Wellness Director will provide premiere membership experience, value, service and retention programs by planning, budgeting, promoting, and implementing all wellness programs and initiatives. The director is accountable for the operational oversight and management of all wellness related programming including but not limited to group fitness, personal training, active older adult programs, chronic disease programs, equipment orientations, youth, teen, and family health & well- being activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop, implement, and oversee all wellness programs that reflect the community’s needs while maintaining the YMCA’s high standards of quality, safety, and character development
• Creating promotional activities for all age groups that are designed to attract and retain new members
• Provide oversight to the overall operations of the wellness center
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule, supervise and evaluate wellness department staff
• Develop, manage, and monitor the wellness budget to meet or exceed fiscal objectives
• Build and maintain a personal client base as a wellness center staff and/or program instructor while also building wellness staff face-time with members and participants
• Cultivate relationships with local community health facilities to encompass health programs in relation to member needs
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of participation in programs and make recommendations based on trends
• Work with supervisor to make recommendations on strategic direction for wellness department
• Responsible for maintaining and evaluating a preventative maintenance plan for all wellness equipment while ensuring uncompromising levels of cleanliness and safety
• Dedicated work hours per week in service for key programs and initiatives as deemed necessary by the needs of the organization
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.A. or B.S. exercise science degree or a related field from an accredited college or university
• At least 5 years of experience in health and wellness leadership
• Preferred personal training and/or group fitness experience and certifications
• Strong communication skills and the ability to relate well to the public
• Proven ability to build a robust team with diverse responsibilities
• Exceptional customer service and delivery skills
• Current certification in CPR and AED; complete trainings in Child Abuse Prevention and Blood Borne Pathogens within 60 days of hire

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Employee may occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds
• Flexible work hours as needed including evenings and weekends

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to- date knowledge and skills in technology.