Wellness Director

Metuchen-Edison Ymca; Metuchen (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Metuchen-Edison YMCA in Metuchen, NJ is seeking a Wellness Director to oversee all Wellness and Fitness operations for all ages. You will manage staff, programs, and budgets while ensuring compliance with health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include planning classes, directing staff, coordinating facility usage, and engaging in YMCA events. Regular full-time role with salary range $62,000–$65,000 annually.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in related field is preferred or equivalent education and work experience.
• Program management experience.
• Budget development and management experience.
• Previous supervisory experience with the ability to meet deadline.
• Ability to interact with diverse populations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; ability to learn other software used by the Association.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety guidelines are strictly adhered to.
• Plan and direct wellness and fitness areas for all ages.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule and develop staff.
• Establish classes, programs and activities to meet community needs.
• Develop and manage the department budget with the Director for Branch.
• Assess program impact using current data.
• Ensure safety and maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Coordinate facility usage with branch staff.
• Payroll, hiring packets, incident reports, brochures and communications.
• Engage as a leader in YMCA staff teams.
• Support YMCA events such as 5K Walk, Healthy Kids Day, etc.
• Maintain clean and safe Wellness center; OSHA compliance.
• Evaluate equipment and schedule repairs.
• Conduct monthly staff meetings including emergency drills.
• Complete admin tasks and certifications records.
• Emulate the four core values daily.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Program management

Budget management

Supervisory experience

Diversity & communication

Written & verbal communication

Education

BS/BA degree in related field or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Wellness Director

Regular Full-Time First/Mid Mgr Metuchen, NJ, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1212

Salary Range: $62,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision and direction of the Director of Operations, the Wellness Director is responsible for the total operation of the Wellness and Fitness areas for all related areas and age groups.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Ensure all health and safety guidelines are strictly adhered to.

2. Plan, organize, and give direction to all areas and events assigned to the Wellness and Fitness departments in order to meet the needs of the community and Association.

3. Recruit, hire, train, schedule and develop staff to fill the needs of the Wellness and Fitness areas.

4. Establish classes, programs, and activities within the needs of the Association and community.

5. Develop and manage the budget for all areas of responsibility in conjunction with the Director for Branch.

6. Assess the program and department impact and effectiveness using current data.

7. Responsible for program areas being used ensuring they are safe, maintained and suits the needs of the program

8. Work closely with branch staff team to coordinate facility usage.

9. Administrative functions, including but not limited to: payroll, hiring packets, incident reports, brochure preparation, department and branch communications.

10. Engage as an active participant and leader in YMCA staff teams as assigned.

11. Lend support to all YMCA events (5K Walk, Halloween event, Healthy Kids Day, LiveSTRONG day) as needed.

12. Maintain an exceptionally clean and safe Wellness center, ensuring the environment is safe and that all OSHA regulations, best practices and internal practices are being met and that equipment is in excellent working order and welcome desk is professional and orderly.

13. Regularly evaluate all program areas for damaged or broken equipment.

14. Maintain and schedule repair of equipment, in a timely fashion.

15. Conduct a monthly staff meeting, which includes an emergency drill.

16. Complete all administrative functions in a timely, accurate manner; including but not limited to: staff paperwork, accident/incident reports, staff meeting notes, processing of ADP payroll, accurate and up-to-date records of all current CPR/AED, First-Aid, personal training and group-ex staff certifications.

17. Emulate the four core values to members and staff on a daily basis.

18. All other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS/BA degree in related field is preferred or equivalent education and work experience in related field.
• Program Management experience.
• Budget development and management experience.
• Previous supervisory experience with the ability to meet deadline.
• Ability to interact with diverse populations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software and ability to quickly learn and use other software products utilized by the Association.

PHYSICAL REQUIRIEMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal amounts of walking, standing, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, bending stretching for a fitness and wellness environment; evening and weekend hours may be required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Nothing in the job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time nor does it cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. Job descriptions should never be misconstrued as an employee contract. All employees are "at will."