Healthy Living Director

Ymc; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jeep Rogers Family YMCA seeks a Healthy Living Director to oversee development and operations of wellness programs, ensuring innovative, member-focused services.

You will hire, train, supervise staff, maintain equipment, manage budgets, and collaborate with community partners while promoting safety and quality standards. This role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Recreation Management, Health Promotion, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive leadership in wellness, membership, or related areas.
• Staff supervision, budgeting and community relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises healthy living program activities.
• Hires, trains and evaluates wellness staff and instructors.
• Maintains facilities, equipment, and safety certifications.
• Assists in marketing, registrations, and budget management.
• Represents YMCA in the community and with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership experience

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Community engagement

Interpersonal communication

Relationship building

CPR / First Aid certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:The Healthy Living Director oversees the development and operations of high quality wellness programs at the Jeep Rogers Family YMCA to ensure innovative, member-focused programs.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Directs and supervises Jeep Rogers Family YMCA healthy living program activities. Establishes new health and wellness program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.Hires, trains and supervises assigned staff, which may include wellness floor staff, group exercise instructors and personal trainers. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.Teaches and certifies staff in Red Cross CPR, AED, First Aid, and Oxygen. Ensures compliance with necessary certifications for all staff to include recognized fitness certifications.Maintains equipment and facilities. Purchases equipment, parts and supplies as required. Coordinates and schedules equipment maintenance and repairs. Keeps all wellness areas clean and sanitary.Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information, may organize and schedule program registrations.Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Serves on the Healthy Living Quality Team, working with other Directors in the Association.Monitors daily operations to adhere to all YMCA health and safety standards and policies.Leads the branch’s Race Series events and Community Wellness Days (blood drive, food drive, vaccine drive, mammogram screening).Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and other special events.Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner. Actively engages with members to build relationships and enhance the member / guest experience for retention and satisfaction.Serves as a YMCA Ambassador in the community, representing the mission and values of the YMCA at public events and with key stakeholders.Perform other duties as assigned.YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):Communication & InfluenceInnovationProgram/Project ManagementQUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Recreation Management, Health Promotion, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.Minimum of three (3) years of progressive leadership experience in membership, health and wellness, or related fields. YMCA experience preferred.Demonstrated success in staff supervision, member engagement, and program development.Strong financial management skills, including budgeting and revenue generation.Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and build positive community relationships.Must complete within 30 days of hire: Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Employee Sexual Harassment training.Must complete within 60 days of hire: CPR, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen certification.Ability to work flexible hours, including evening and weekends, as required by branch operations.Maintain valid Personal Training and Group Exercise certifications (Yoga, Zumba, Les Mills, Pilates).WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be accommodated by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made by the employer to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities in a variety of locations.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and must be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.The employee is frequently required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.The employee must have the ability to lead and interact in activities and perform related physical skills.The employee must have the visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Irregularities in the work schedule are expected.