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YMCA of Greater Montgomery
Montgomery, ALPosted 1 weeks ago
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Job Description

Remote Status: On-Site Job Id:  185 # of Openings:  1
POSITION SUMMARY
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
 
Under the guidance and immediate supervision of the Executive Director, the Wellness Director is responsible for the administration, leadership and innovation of the wellness department at the Bell Road YMCA branch, including oversight of all wellness-related programs and initiatives; personal training; wellness staff; and upkeep of wellness equipment and facilities. The Wellness Director should assist staff and volunteers while supporting the goals, objectives, and mission of the YMCA of Greater Montgomery.
 
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. Create a caring, friendly, fun, and safe environment that provides opportunities for members to connect, develop relationships, and achieve their wellness goals.
  2. Provides direct leadership, development and oversight for all wellness-related programs and initiatives, to include but not limited to: free member-based wellness programs, personal training, group wellness, youth and teen wellness, programs for special populations and evidence-based health programs.
  3. Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules, and directs wellness staff and volunteers. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
  4. Provide fitness assessments and evaluations, equipment orientations/training, and communication and coaching sessions with new and current members based on monthly and annual goals.
  5. Provide a clean and well-maintained wellness center, which involves knowledge of equipment preventative maintenance and repairs.
  6. Develops, manages, and grow the wellness and personal training operating budgets to meet or exceed fiscal objectives.
  7. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
  8. Builds and maintains a personal client base as a personal trainer and/or while also building wellness staff face-time with members and participants.
  9. Assist the Director of Healthy Living in the implementation of effective programming that emphasizes personal service, member goal attainment, and retention.
  10. Assist the Director of Healthy Living implementation and delivery of signature wellness programs, community health events and quarterly member incentive programs.
  11. Participate in the efforts and work of the Annual Support Campaign and special events.
  12. Provide monthly data reports of wellness/member activity within the facility.
  13. Serve as a member of the Wellness cabinet as appropriate.
  14. Research and report on the latest trends and development in the program areas. Helps lead in the development and rollout of innovative quality programs and services and changes in curriculum.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Degree or pursuit of studies in Exercise Science, Health & Wellness field, 2 years’ experience in a wellness related field, or equivalent preferred.
 
CERTIFICATIONS: First Aid, CPR, AED & O2; YMCA Principles of Healthy Lifestyles, YMCA Foundations of Strength and Conditioning.
 
Continuing Training: Wellness Director must complete required CEC (Continuing Education Courses) to maintain certifications. Staff will remain current with all First Aid and CPR training.
 
The YMCA of Greater Montgomery is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  Employment is subject to a background check.

Pay Range: $43,000 - $45,000 per year
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