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Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Branch Executive Director, the Wellness Director oversees a department that includes cardiovascular and strength training equipment, group exercise studios providing premiere group exercise programs, and a versatile staff of wellness coaches, group exercise instructors, personal trainers, and massage therapists (if applicable).
Qualifications
Preferred candidate possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Wellness, Physical Education or related field
A minimum of two years in Health & Wellness leadership
Must have excellent knowledge and skills in the Wellness / Fitness area
Experience in programming implementation
Experience in leading and appeasing a large membership
Ability to direct programs through supervision of volunteers and staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, program development and fund-raising.
Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements
Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations
Essential Functions
Serves as part of a team with the Association and other Branch Wellness Director(s), designs a strategic, multi-year plan for the Wellness Department, fitting with the overall fiscal and strategic plan of the organization. This strategic plan must include:
Quarterly evaluation and revision of current programming
Member Retention Initiatives
Special Events planning and implementation
New program design and implementation
Active participation in teaching, training and coaching members.
Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information, may organize and schedule program registrations.
Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Constantly assess the community for needs, opportunities and threats as they pertain to the successful development of the Wellness Department.
Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
Supervise Health Innovations Coordinator(if applicable):
Ambassador program/wellness appointments
Health Innovations programming
Oversee Wellness Staff:
Hire/train/supervise wellness floor
Implement member service standards
Oversee wellness appointments and tracking
Oversee Group Exercise
Hire/train/supervise instructors
Oversee quality, variety, consistency
Oversee “Ready and Open for Business” staging for studios
Oversee Personal Training
Hire/train/supervise trainers
Increase revenue
Reviews and evaluates staff performance.
Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
Develop staff retention initiatives.
Job training and development of all new Wellness staff is the responsibility of the Wellness Director and should not be delegated to other staff.
Oversee Wellness events
Manages Payroll and Group Ex Pro for Wellness Staff
Work Environments
Ensure office is clean and a welcoming professional environment
Be visible on Wellness Floor
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Certifications
CPR/First Aid/AED Certification required
Possess a current accredited and nationally recognized certification in one or more of the following areas Personal Training, Lifeguard, Land or Water Group Exercise, Swim Instructor or Pilates Reformer.
YMCA Team Leader or Multi-team/Branch Leader certification preferred
Annual Completion of YMCA Blood Borne Pathogens Training
Annual Completion of YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention class
Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor