Wellness Director -- Shades Valley YMCA

Ymca; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA seeks a Wellness Director to lead branch healthy living programs, including personal training, group fitness, and health promotion. This role shapes member experiences on the fitness floor and oversees onboarding and program development.

You will manage staff, work with branch leadership, measure impact with data, and guide wellness initiatives while ensuring safety and exceptional service for members, guests, and program participants.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of wellness programming with teens and adults.
• Minimum of two years supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Health Science, Recreation or related field.
• Valid personal training certification from NASM, ACE, or ACSM.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for branch healthy living programs and services.
• Educate staff, members, and community participants on wellness benefits.
• Manage a high‑performing staff team and ensure program quality.
• Collaborate with branch management on program development and impact metrics.
• On‑board, train, and supervise wellness staff; ensure excellent member experiences.

Skills

Wellness programming

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Staff development

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Science or related field

Tools

Personal training certification

Job description

Primary Summary:The YMCA's focus is to strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Wellness Director is responsible for advancing the overall Association Healthy Living programs, including but not limited to Personal Training, Group Fitness, and other fitness & wellness focused events and services that support the organization’s strategic vision and mission. This position will also be responsible for creating a premier member experience delivered on the Fitness Floor, including a new member orientation, and a new fitness program onboarding.Essential Functions:Provides leadership and direction for a variety of branch healthy living programs and services for the community, including wellness promotion, risk reduction, and supporting those with chronic diseases.Promotes, supports, directs, and educates staff, members, and community participants on the benefits of participating in key healthy living programs to maximize the health and well-being of the community, improve revenue potential, and increase member retention.Manages a high-performing staff team by building relationships to ensure the delivery of quality programs and services for all.Works closely with the branch management team on innovative approaches in program development and impact measurement.Utilize actionable information and data to continuously drive improvement and implement plans to achieve desired goals and objectives of Health & Wellness.On-boards, trains, develops, and supervises wellness staff.Ensures a high level of expertise in healthy lifestyle modules, equipment, and customer service initiatives, enhancing the member, guest, and program participant experience and satisfaction.Serves as a member of the branch management team, performing specific duties that support the overall success of branch operations.Supervisors and administrators will:Follow employee's and volunteers' screening requirements and use screening instruments to screen for abuse risk.Provide employees and volunteers with ongoing supervision and training related to abuse risk.Provide employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with children and teens.Require employees and volunteers to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse risk.Minimum Requirements:Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in Wellness Programming with the teen, and adult population.Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience.Bachelor's Degree in Health Science, Recreation or related field preferred.Proven Management ability in budget or finance and staff management and development.Ability to work successfully in a highly flexible and rapidly changing work environment as well as work weekends.Effective written communication skills. Ability to communicate verbally with individuals and groups.Strong ability to manage programs aligning with delivery of the YMCA's mission.Candidate must possess a valid personal training certification from a nationally recognized organization such as NASM, ACE, or ACSM.Physical Demands:Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond, or special accommodations made of sufficient nature for completion of assigned tasks.Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal communication.Ability to walk, stoop, kneel, push, pull, climb, work in a confined space, and carry and lift a maximum of 50 pounds.Ability to adapt to change quickly and take responsibility for the health and safety of others.