Health and Wellness Director

Ama Ymca; Mansfield (TX); Híbrido; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA is seeking a Health and Wellness Director to lead health programs, recruit and develop staff, and promote active aging. You will partner with public health and physician networks to grow referrals to evidence-based programs and ensure quality, safety, and membership engagement.

The role requires a background in kinesiology or related field, supervisory experience, and relevant certifications.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, physical education, recreation or equivalent.
• Two+ years supervisory experience in health/fitness preferred.
• Certifications in group exercise and personal training or ability to obtain within 3 months.

Responsabilidades

• Develops, implements, and manages branch health and wellness programs.
• Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises program staff and volunteers.
• Manage department budget and monitor safety standards and records.

Conocimientos

Group exercise

Personal training

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in kinesiology or related field

Descripción del empleo

Description

The Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA is looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Health and Wellness Director to lead our health and wellness programs and inspire our members to live their healthiest lives. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Health and Wellness Director at the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA serves others by intentionally welcoming, connecting, and supporting them and inviting them to get involved and give back to the community. He/She directs health and wellness promotion, retention, and program activities, including Active Older Adults programs.

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In 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: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Develops, implements, and manages branch health and wellness programs, complying with all Association standards and safety procedures.
2. Establishes relationships with public health, physician, payer communities and other referral networks to enhance awareness of and referrals to YMCA’s Evidence-Based Program.
3. Serves as a liaison, ambassador, and advocate for YMCA’s Evidence-Based Programs within public health, physician and payer communities.
4. Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises all health and wellness program staff and volunteers; evaluates staff regularly to ensure program quality and consistency.
5. Manages department budget to ensure financial stability.
6. Monitors daily operations to adhere to all YMCA health and safety standards and policies.
7. Maintains accurate records of staff certifications.
8. Employs strategies to increase member engagement and member retention.
9. Creates and schedules all wellness programming. Performs duties of a fitness instructor and personal trainer as needed.
10. Plans, develops, promotes, and implements programs for active older adults that promote physical, mental, and social health.
11. Creates an annual schedule of events for active older adults to include but not limited to lunch and learns, mall walks, senior health fair, holiday events, and monthly bus trips.
12. Employs strategies to increase member engagement and member retention.
13. Develops, produces, and disseminates appropriate program information in order to promote health and wellness to the public and to current members.
14. Provides data and reports on assigned programs in support of the planning process of the branch and Association.
15. Maintains fitness equipment and facilities, including purchasing recommendations, maintenance and repairs.
16. Maintains relationships with staff, volunteers, and community partners; provides staff leadership for the annual fundraising campaign and other committees as assigned.
17. Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
18. All other duties as assigned

Requirements

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Developing Self & Others
• Inclusion
• Program/Project Management

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, physical education, recreation or equivalent or a minim of two years of experience in health/fitness field or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Possess required certifications in group exercise and personal training, or have the ability to obtain these in the first 3 months of employment.
• Two or more years of supervisory and staff recruitment experience in health and wellness preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the recruitment, training, and supervision of staff and volunteers preferred.
• Ability to support the training of fitness staff, including, but not limited to group exercise instructors, personal trainers, and wellness coaches.
• Experience in planning and implementing activities with senior adults preferred.
• Obtain and remain compliant with all certifications and standards assigned by YMCA of the USA and the AMA YMCA.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to make oral presentations.
• Must be organized and detail-oriented.
• Must possess skills to operate standard office and computer equipment, data management, organizational and budgeting skills.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• CPR/AED/O2/First Aid certifications and Child Abuses Prevention, Anti-Harassment, Blood Borne Pathogens, Hazard Communication Awareness, and Slips, Trips, and Falls trainings required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to plan and implement activities.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Transportation to other locations is required.