Health and Wellness Director

YMCA of the USA; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greater Waterbury YMCA seeks a full-time Health & Wellness Director to lead the development and operations of Health & Wellness programs, including Personal Training, Wellness Center operations, Group Fitness, and the Livestrong program.

You will supervise staff, ensure certifications are current, and collaborate with community partners to deliver inclusive programs that meet community needs and align with ADA requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Current Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid.
• YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
• One to two years related experience preferred.
• National certification in group fitness instruction (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) or YMCA group exercise instructor certification required.
• Certification in area of expertise required.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all Health and Wellness programs meet community needs and supervises activities.
• Maintains current CPR/First Aid certifications as well as Group Exercise and Personal Training Certificates.
• Recruit, hire, train and supervise diverse staff and volunteer teams; onboard for success.
• Develops collaborative relationships with community organizations and communicates within the department.
• Assists in marketing and distribution of program information.
• Responsible for Health & Wellness program reporting and billing.
• Conducts Fitness Foundations appointments.
• Manages the department budgets and schedules facilities and classes.

Skills

CPR & First Aid

Relationship building

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Come join our team! The Waterbury YMCA is seeking a full-time Health & Wellness Director. The Health & Wellness Director at the Greater Waterbury YMCA oversees the development and operations of Health & Wellness programs, and designs practices, processes, and procedures for strong program and project management. Programs include but not limited to: Personal Training, Wellness Center operations, Group Fitness, and the Livestrong program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Current Red Cross certification in CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid.
• YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
• One to two years related experience preferred.
• National certification in group fitness instruction (e.g., ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM) or YMCA group exercise instructor certification required. Certification in area of expertise required.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Administrative

Essential Functions

• Ensures all Health and Wellness programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed. Ensure all instructors maintain current CPR/First Aid certifications as well as Group Exercise and Personal Training Certificates.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support.
• Recruit, hire, train and supervise diverse staff and volunteer teams across multiple dimensions of diversity. Onboards and develops them for success.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within the Health & Wellness Department.
• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
• Responsible for all Health & Wellness program reporting and billing.
• Conducts Fitness Foundations appointments.
• Manages the Health & Wellness Department, including developing and monitoring the Department and program budgets to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in programs; securing and scheduling the needed facilities; and creating and scheduling the classes, activities or events.

Wellness Center Floor

• Schedules and supervises floor staff and works Wellness Center floor as needed.
• Ensures Equipment is in good standing order, reports needs for equipment as needed and works with vendors/maintenance technician to repair and/or replace equipment as needed.

Group Exercise/Fitness & Personal Trainers

• Schedules and supervises Group Exercise staff and fills in classes as needed.
• Leads 1-3 Group Exercise classes
• Communicate with instructors consistently.
• Meet with instructors every 2-3 months to discuss training, policies, and ideas.

Waterbury YMCA

• Supports the Ys Community Support Campaign.
• Contributes to the success of association-wide programs and functions as requested by the AED.
• Serves as Director on Duty as needed.
• Reviews Emergency Procedures on a regular basis and reacts appropriately.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

• Communication & Influence
• Developing Self & Others
• Program/project Management
• Engaging Community