Wilton Health & Wellness Director

Description

Pay Range: $25.62/hour-$29.70/hour

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Health and Wellness Director will be responsible for supervising all department staff, managing budgets, and programming for the Branch Wellness department. This position will work in conjunction with CEO, ED’s and fellow Wellness Directors in the association to support a wellness department culture which sustains and grows personal training, small group training, group exercise, and health initiatives within the branch as well as across the association. The Health and Wellness Director will work collaboratively with all branch staff, especially with membership staff, to ensure the successful delivery and achievement of member acquisition, engagement and retention strategies including tours, member spotlights, healthy start, AOA programming, fitness challenges, functional training, and additional programing as needed.

The SRYMCA offers competitive benefits to all full-time staff including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage.
• Life Insurance (Paid 100% by the SRYMCA).
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance (Paid 100% by the SRYMCA).
• FREE association-wide family membership.
• 401(a) and 403(b) retirement accounts.
• All eligible employees receive the SRYMCA’s retirement contribution of 12% of their biweekly gross earnings.
• Discounts on childcare services, including summer camp.
• 20% discount on program classes for the employee and dependents (subject to availability during regular registration periods).
• 40% discount on childcare services and Day Camps (limited number of discounted slots may be available, depending on enrollments).

JOB PERKS: 

• Competitive Pay: We believe in recognizing talent and dedication. Our compensation packages are designed to be competitive within the industry, rewarding your skills and experience.
• Community Impact: The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in your community.
• Free YMCA Membership: Enjoy unlimited access to all SRY facilities, encouraging you to lead a healthy and active life.
• Health and Wellness Programs: Participate in fitness classes, workshops, and wellness initiatives.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team committed to promoting health & wellness both physically and spiritually. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule, and direct wellness center staff, group exercise instructors, wellness programing staff, and personal trainers.
• Manage on-boarding, performance management, safety/risk management, and job training for all staff.
• Manage group exercise schedule, including development, following group ex trends, and meeting needs of membership.
• Implement Evidence Base Health Initiatives including recruitment of staff and participants and ensuring program efficacy.  
• Work in conjunction with CEO, Executive Directors, Branch Managers and Wellness Directors in the association to develop and implement a personal training system that builds and increases personal training and small group training sales and revenue.
• Anticipate and address member and staff concern to a satisfactory resolution by creating new processes/procedures and programs, re-evaluating and redoing existing processes (as needed).
• Effectively manage budget.
• Work collaboratively with all branch staff, especially with membership staff, to ensure the successful delivery and achievement of member acquisition, engagement and retention strategies including tours, member spotlights, healthy start, AOA programming, functional training, personal training, fitness challenges, new programing and more. 
• Work in conjunction with Membership Engagement Director to implement and increase participation in Healthy Start orientations.
• Create a positive, inclusive and engaging environment for the wellness floor staff and their interaction with all individuals within the facility. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Nationally accredited personal training certification (or must be willing to obtain).
• 5 years’ experience implementing and managing high quality and volume health & wellness programs.
• At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory role with skills in recruiting, training, and staff development.
• Excellent communication skills and comprehension.
• Budget experience of over $100,000.
• YMCA experience preferred.

The SRYMCA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law 

Salary : $26 - $30