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Job Description
At YMCA of Southwest Florida, we are seeking a Membership & Wellness Director to join our team. This position is integral to member engagement and retention, communication, developing plans, implementing of strategic goals, and maintaining community relationships. Under the direction of the Executive Director, this position will be overseeing both the Membership and Wellness department, which includes dedicated membership staff, wellness coaches, certified group exercise instructors, and personal trainers.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- One to two years related managerial/team leadership experience.
- Excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software.
- Exemplary Customer Service Skills.
- Working knowledge in the fitness industry and certification requirements.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Ability to direct programs through supervision of volunteers and staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, program development, and fund-raising.
- Able to prioritize, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
- Positive attitude, self-starter with high energy.
- Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements as well as meet the Association’s policies on background screening.
- Adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke-free workplace policy.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for new member attraction through community involvement and relationship building with local businesses and organizations.
- Recruits, hires, train, and evaluate Membership and Wellness staff teams. Will provide leadership in ensuring all staff is equipped to provide the best member service possible at all times.
- Perform the duties of Membership Services Associate and leads by example if needed.
- Build relationships with members, program participants, and community partners.
- Motivate and train staff to improve membership and member retention.
- Practice strong fiscal stewardship in the execution of financial and membership policies and procedures.
- Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
- Coordinates all membership reporting, surveys, and tabulations as requested by management.
- Promotes program and membership enrollment with existing and potential members. Is highly visible at the front desk and in the facility.
- Coordinates program registration and marketing efforts to maximize enrollments and provides ongoing support to Program Directors on related issues.
- Develops and directs high-quality relationship-based engagement strategies. Models' relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive personal and financial data for each member.
- Monitoring and enforcing membership policies and procedures.
- Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of the membership process –i.e., cancelation, associate renewals, on-hold request, existing member changes, and new member application/bank draft and suspending bank draft.
- Accurately process new program registrations including cash transactions and maintenance of member records. Respond to inquiries both in person, phone, and email.
- Handle and Solve Member Complaints.
- Lead membership events including Member Appreciation Days at the YMCA and represents the YMCA at community events to promote the YMCA.
- Respond to emergency situations by adhering to the safety policies and procedures set for the Association.
- Responsible for upholding all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day, as required by my department.
- Perform other duties assigned.
Required Certifications
- CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications required.
- YMCA Team Leader or Multi-team/Branch Leader certification preferred.
- Possess a current accredited and nationally recognized wellness certification.
- Annual Completion of YMCA Blood Borne Pathogens Training.
- Annual Completion of YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention class.
- Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols.
- Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor.