Wellness Director

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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 multitask, 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.

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