DIRECTOR OF HEALTH & WELLNESS

The Director oversees the quality of the Health & Wellness Center. Inspecting functionality and cleanliness of equipment as well as tracking maintenance. Follows health & wellness trends, purchases equipment and supplies, and will innovate and implement new group exercise classes and programs. The Director connects with members, supports those who struggle to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They will lead day to day operations, creating and implementing health and wellness coaching schedules, group exercise schedules, and doing biweekly payroll for staff. 

The director will update the Y application with up to date schedules and changes as needed. They will work with the marketing team to ensure that offerings are advertised to members.   

The director will assist with special YMCA events or projects such as the YMCA River Bank Run, grade school challenge, and the Annual Support Campaign. They will oversee seasonal special offerings such as the Iron Will Triathlon and other Health and Wellness initiatives. The Director must have a leadership style that is team-oriented and to continue to pursue further education and growth in exercise science, wellness, staff management and member service. Must also be able to thrive in an environment with the unique challenges of a non-profit, community service organization and have the flexibility to work in a constantly changing environment. Works with limited supervision. 

·       Professional demeanor and ability to work well with the public, staff, community leaders volunteers, participants

·       A high degree of tact and discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality is required

·       Must know, interpret and enforce all safetu and health regulations

·       Able to respond to emergency situations

·        Effective conflict resolution skills

·        Versatility, flexibility and a willingness to work enthusiastically within constantly changing priorities

·        Ability to exercise sound judgment and handle conflicts in a timely and professional manner

·         Must be able to work varied shifts depending on events and staffing needs

·         Must be able to work within the Y core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility

·         Must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

·         Must be able to communicate clearly to all children, parents, members and company personnelAbility to attend all trainings and meetings as required even if scheduled outside normal working or regularly scheduled hours.

·         Present a clean, well-groomed appearance

·         Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergencyAbility to walk and stand for periods of time. 

·         Frequently must be able to lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, or up to 75 pounds with assistance

·         Frequently requires bending, leaning, kneeling and walking 

This job description is not to be used as the only reference for the position.  It is to be used as a base guideline for defining ones role.  Position requirements and responsibilities are constantly evolving and changing.  Performance reviews and regular discussions will outline further expectations and goals of the position.  My signature indicates that I have received a copy of this job description, understand what the YMCA’s requirements and position expectations, and meet the QUALIFICATIONS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES LISTED.