Director of Health and Wellness

YMCA
Salary
$57,000.00
$62,000.00
How to Apply
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Job Description

The Director of Health and Wellness has overall operational responsibility of the Health & Wellness 
Center and all programs run by the staff. Develops, plans and implements new procedures and 
methods within Association guidelines to achieve strategic goals. Collaborates with the Vice 
President of Healthy Living and Assistant Director/Coordinators in development of member 
centered programs and provides a leadership role as assigned to the annual fundraising campaign. 
Position will demand an overall understanding of all equipment used in the fitness center and by 
fitness staff, with a focus on maintaining competitiveness within industry standards. Creates a 
member-focused culture and models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Fosters a climate 
of conflict resolution, problem solving and innovation to ensure member satisfaction.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, health or physical education with coursework that 
    exhibits background in anatomy, kinesiology, human physiology and wellness or senior 
    program development. Additional focus on human services, social services, recreation, 
    business or equivalent preferred.
  • Two or more years of staff and program management experience, preferably in a YMCA or 
    other not-for-profit agency. Four years of experience in a management role in the 
    operation of a wellness/fitness center is also required. A master’s degree may be 
    substituted for the experience.
  • Passionate belief in the Y’s cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy 
    living for all people and finding ways to help and support our community.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic
    segments of the community.
  • Strong communication, networking and collaboration skills.
  • Excellent team builder and team player, ability to work in a self-directed fashion.
  • Strong interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills, capable of working effectively with 
    board members, staff members, and volunteers.
  • Knowledge of health & wellness and customer service, instruction practice, group and 
    program creation and facilitation, community outreach, and budget and fiscal management
Essential Functions
  • Works with Associate Directors and Coordinators to ensure successful recruitment, hiring, 
    training and development of personnel and volunteers as needed.
  • Directly supervises Associate Director and Program Coordinators within the Health and 
    Wellness function.
  • Assures personal growth of staff through consultations, trainings, conferences, department 
    meetings and performance reviews. Establishes individual and team goals; Develops 
    strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
  • Ensures customer satisfaction by confirming staff have the resources necessary to provide 
    members and participants with the highest level of customer service.
  • Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff 
    and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, 
    healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.
  • Sets standards of quality for programs in the Health and Wellness department. Ensures we 
    are providing programs that meet industry standards and that staff is held accountable to 
    the quality program standards established.
  • Cultivates and maintains positive relationships with members through quality programs. 
    Responds to all member and agency inquiries/complaints in a timely manner.
  • Ensures that policies and procedures are followed.
  • Assists with financial development activities of the branch including Annual Campaign and 
    United Way.
  • Is successful in obtaining grant funding for specific evidence based health and wellness 
    programs.
  • Prepares and successfully administers budgets related to Health & Wellness programs
    throughout the county.
  • Works with VP of Facilities, VP of Healthy Living and all vendors to ensure proper equipment 
    is being sourced and that we are up to date with industry standards.
  • Understands emergency procedures and provide leadership in emergency situations.
  • Expands program offerings and establishes new program activities within the community in 
    accordance with strategic and operating plans.
  • Evaluates both participant satisfaction and the meeting of quality standards on an ongoing 
    basis.
  • Collaborates with marketing department and distributes program information. Organizes
    and schedules program registrations.
  • Compiles program statistics. Monitors participation and evaluates the effectiveness of
    programs.
  • Oversees and supports various YMCA special events and fundraisers.
  • Performs quality work within given deadlines and expectations with or without direct 
    supervision.
  • Works independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating 
    work efforts with other appropriate individuals.
  • Comprehends and follows organizational Risk Management policies.
  • Actively participates in internal and external designated meetings, training session and 
    special events, in a professional manner.
  • Serve as Cause Driven Leader on Duty (CDLOD) as scheduled.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Advancing the Mission:
 Engaging Community – Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s 
work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit
 Philanthropy – Secures resources and support to advance the Y’s work

Building Relationships:
 Communication & Influence – Listens and expresses self effectively in a way that 
engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause

Leading Operations:
 Innovation – Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that 
improve and expand the Y’s work and impact in the community
 Critical Thinking and Decision Making – Makes informed decisions based on logic, data 
and sound judgement
 Program/Project Management – Ensures program or project goals are met and intended 
impact occurs

Developing and Inspiring People:
 Developing Self & Others – Develops self and supports others (e.g. staff, volunteers, 
members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest 
potential.

Required Certifications
  • Completion of YMCA Multi-Team Leader certification within 2 years
  • Bloodborne Pathogen Training
  • CPR, First Aid, AED, Oxygen Administration Certification
  • Code of Conduct Training
  • Personal Trainer Certification
  • Fitness Specialist Qualified