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Health & Wellness Manager

Hartford, CT (http : / / maps.google.com / maps?q=170 Sigourney St Hartford CT USA 06105) Asylum Hill

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Health and Wellness Manager is responsible for creating an environment that supports physical, mental and emotional health. They will provide programming, events and activities that focus on building youth attitudes and skills that support healthy decision-making, physical literacy and emotional well-being. Through this programming the Health and Wellness Manager will help youth develop leadership skills, build character, overcome obstacles and combat stereotypes.

Key Job Responsibilities :

Compile resources, information, and data, to address current and future trends in the area of health and wellness (physical, mental and emotional).
Create and manage an annual calendar of Healthy Lifestyle events that supports program goals and member needs.
Facilitate programs such as Passport to Manhood, SMART Girls, SMART Moves, UPS Road Code and Triple Play (daily challenges, healthy habits, social recreation).
Manage All Starts sports leagues for assigned Club site.
Manage and maintain the gym and social recreation spaces, equipment and materials.
Develop and implement diverse opportunities / activities that provide access to local professionals and resources in the areas of physical, mental and emotional wellbeing (i.e. healthy eating, community service, sports teams etc.)
Create engaging healthy lifestyle events and activities that engage the community.
Develop Triple Play Leadership Clubs, following BGCA guidance and requirements.
Participate in community athletic events as well as events that support mental and emotional well-being.
Develop meaningful relationships with youth to help discover their interests and advance them through their healthy lifestyle experience.
Develop and cultivate relationships with schools, colleges, community organizations, agencies, and resources in or around the community that can support our Health & Wellness program.
In partnership with the Academic Success & Workforce Readiness Managers, ensure youth participating in sport leagues maintain required academic standards.
Serve as both an advocate and coordinator between Clubs Health & Wellness program and potential community partners (supermarkets, sports teams / professionals, schools / colleges, corporations etc.) to develop field trips, volunteer engagement, curriculum partnerships and more.
In partnership with the Academic Success & Workforce Readiness Managers, take participating members on field trips where they can learn about healthy lifestyle career paths and see skills theyve learned in action.
Develop opportunities to involve Club parents / guardians, community leaders and others from the local community in the Health & Wellness program.
Work with colleagues to integrate Health & Wellness into other programs.
In partnership with the Club Director, recruit and utilize volunteers to support the Health & Wellness program.
In partnership with the Club Director and other leadership, proactively attract, recruit and onboard new members.
Manage, execute and report on activity for Health & Wellness grants; facilitate staff training on grant requirements.
Evaluate Health & Wellness programming on a continual basis, including tracking outcome metrics; verify that programs / activities respond to member needs and address gender and cultural diversity.
Work with Club leadership to ensure members are receiving healthy, well-rounded snacks / meals.
May oversee special programs and / or events and / or participate in the implementation of organization wide events.
Operate all programs within the policies, procedures and operational hours established by BGCH.

Leadership

In collaboration with the Club Director establish and maintain relationships with schools, parents and other agencies to support our members in Health & Wellness.

Provide coaching and training to staff ensuring quality program, succession planning and positive relationships and camaraderie.

Plan, implement and promote Club programs including scheduling games for organized sports, coordinating competitions / contests, ensuring a robust Health & Wellness program and developing and overseeing a range of activities.

Provide game-day supervision of home contests, tournaments and exhibitions.

Establish and maintain standards of conduct and practice rules for all Club athletes and coaches.

Strategic Planning

Contribute to operational strategic planning, providing perspective on Health & Wellness programming and employee development needs to support strategic direction.

Identify and evaluate opportunities to improve programs and systems within BGCH to ensure they meet Club member needs and motivate effective performance of staff.

Develop recommendations for implementation and modification of procedures and programs to the Club Director and all others associated with BGCH.

Resource Management

Control expenditures against budget for all Health & Wellness programming, events, resources, etc.

Manage and maintain equipment, materials and resources for Health & Wellness programming.

Research, evaluate and propose new equipment, games and resources to enhance the program.

Work with Development to identify funding sources and grant opportunities.

Ensure a healthy and safe environment in compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Ensure a productive work environment that encourages positive, effective working relationships and open communications, and is respectful of the gender and cultural diversity of Club staff, volunteers and members. Take prompt, appropriate action to respond to conflicts between staff members.

Recruit, onboard and manage staff and volunteers for Health & Wellness programming.

Support staff career development, identifying opportunities for training and skill building within budget limits.

Partnership Development

Develop collaborative partnerships with other Clubs, consultants and vendors, as well as youth serving, professional and / or nonprofit organizations, to maintain professional visibility and credibility within the community.

In partnership with Club leadership, build a network of stakeholders and partners who can provide knowledge, skills development and experiential learning opportunities for members.

Marketing and Public Relations

Develop and maintain public relations to promote awareness of the Club and stimulate interest Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford.

Relationships

Internal : Maintain close contact with the Club Director as well as colleagues, Club members, to receive / provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines / instructions, instruct, and advise / counsel.

External : Maintain contact with other Clubs, vendors, consultants, organizations, government agencies and others to achieve objectives, manage costs, share information and resolve problems.

Supervisory Responsibility :

This position supervises all part-time Health & Wellness Assistants at their assigned Club. In the absence of the Club Director and Academic Success & Workforce Readiness Managers, the Health & Wellness Manager may be asked to supervise the facility and all staff until such time the Club Director or Academic Success & Workforce Readiness Managers return to work.

Expected Hours of Work

September early June : Monday through Friday 12 : 00pm to 8 : 00pm (schedule will be adjusted to accommodate required weekend hours during sports season)

Late June August : Monday through Friday eight hours between 8 : 00am to 6 : 00pm as designated by supervisor

Occasional morning and / or evening and weekend work will be required as job duties demand

Work may require local and occasional distant overnight travel.

Other Duties

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.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

Requirements

This position requires a great deal of movement; bending, twisting and reaching along with computer work, with or without reasonable accommodation. Activity could be indoors or outside.

Bachelors Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience is mandatory

Two or more years of experience in a leadership position working with youth, experience in the area of recreational activities preferred

Experience developing lesson plans, activities and / or curriculum

Demonstrated experience planning, implementing, coaching and evaluating sports, fitness and recreation programs.

Proficient computer skills- Microsoft Office, email, internet research, social media

Group leadership skills with an understanding of group dynamics and classroom management

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to support interaction with diverse audience

Working knowledge of budget preparation, control and management preferred

Organized and able to manage details efficiently and effectively

Ability and skills necessary to conceptualize and translate ideas into results

Bi-lingual in English and Spanish and plus

Willingness and ability to obtain a PSL endorsement within 6 months of hire

Salary Description

50,000 - $58,000

Salary : $50,000 - $58,000

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