Health & Wellness Director

YMCA
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Join our growing team in Superior, Wisconsin, located along the westernmost tip of Lake Superior. 
Job Description

The Health and Wellness Director develops, organizes and implements high quality YMCA wellness programs for all ages and abilities. Leads all wellness department staff including group fitness instructors, personal trainers, lifestyle coaches, and fitness room staff. With the support of the CEO, Health and Wellness Coordinator, Facilities and Properties staff, and outside vendors, ensures proper fitness equipment maintenance, preventative maintenance, and replacement planning and inventory. Provides oversight of wellness department budget planning and management. Strives for a dedicated focus on creating the most positive experience for members possible.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Health and Wellness, or other related fields of study.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in personal training and/or group exercise instructing.

• Demonstrated ability to lead an individual/class and motivate others to achieve their fitness goals.

• Demonstrated ability working with varying age groups and ability levels.

• Must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required within 30 days of employment.

• Minimum of 2 year(s) prior experience supervising staff.

• Minimum of 2 year(s) setting and managing a departmental budget.

• Commitment of supporting principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action to achieve a diverse work environment.

Essential Functions

Directs, develops, and supervises health and wellness programs to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives in health and wellness including but not limited to land and water.

• Recruits, hires, trains, develops schedules and leads wellness department team. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.

• Responsibly ensures proper maintenance, timely repair, and preventative maintenance of fitness room equipment through working with the Health and Wellness Coordinator and the CEO as well as maintenance staff. Provides CEO with equipment replacement plans that align with industry standards.

• Develops, organizes and leads all aspects of EBHI (Evidence Based Health Initiatives) such as NDPP.

• Creates, organizes, leads, and monitors the employee wellness program.

• Participates as an active member of the leadership team and assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special projects as needed.

• Works with member services and marketing on registration, management and marketing of programs.

• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.

• Develops and monitors program budget and meet fiscal objectives.

• Coordinates use and monitors equipment and supply needs for track, fitness, and multi-purpose room.

• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Responds to all members and community inquires and complaints in timely manner.

• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the participation in programs.

• Fosters an inclusive environment appreciative of differences in the workplace. Meaningfully participate in and lead efforts to support the Y’s commitment to equity and diversity

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community.

· Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.

· Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y’s work.

· Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.

· Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.

· Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.

· Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.

· Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment.

· Fiscal Management: Manages the Y’s resources responsibly and sustains the Y’s nonprofit business model.

· Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.

· Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s work and impact in the community.

· Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.

· Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.

· Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

Required Certifications

• Nationally accredited Personal Training Certification (ACE, AFAA, NETA, NSCF, ACSM, etc.).