Director of Healthy Living

The Wood River Community YMCA is a mission focused nonprofit located in Ketchum Idaho, serving the communities of Ketchum, Sun Valley, Hailey, Bellevue, and Carey. We are a single branch association with educational program sites throughout the county. Our Y enjoys a state-of-the-art facility in Ketchum and classrooms in elementary schools throughout Blaine County. We have a heavy focus on education, including parent education, summer school, and after school education. We offer evidence-based chronic disease and longevity support programs. We are committed to drowning prevention and water safety. We are a gathering place and collaborative leader in our region. Sun Valley is among the most beautiful natural places in the world, with access to endless trails, skiing, hiking, fishing, art, culture, and so much more.

Under the supervision of the COO, the Director of Healthy Living oversees the Healthy Living Department, including management of programs, exercise facilities, volunteer and staff development, and financial management of the department. The Director assists in providing team leadership within the association.

Responsibilities:

Staffing

• Oversees Health Center staffing, including supervising and supporting the Fitness Coordinator in scheduling and training the Health Center staff.
• Oversees Group Exercise staffing, scheduling classes including, but not limited to, yoga, cycling, pilates, aerobic classes, and Chronic Disease programs.  
• Oversees some special events, including, but not limited to, Father Daughter Dance, Bike to Work, Healthy Kids Day.
• Oversees Youth Exercise programs in collaboration with the Youth Department, including, but not limited to, The Space, After School Fitness, Teen Fitness. 

Budget

• Develops and manages the department budget. 
• Manages the department’s exercise equipment and supply purchases, including proposals for capital equipment purchases within the board-approved budget.
• Manages department wages according to board-approved budget.
• Manages revenue for programs and contracted services within the department, including contracted personal trainers.

Program 

• Oversees all aspects of Healthy Living programs and services within the branch in accordance with Y-USA and association guidelines including yoga, cycling, Pilates, aerobic classes, Chronic Disease programs, and independent exercise or personal training within a Health Center environment.  
• Promotes department programs and events, including recruitment and flyer marketing.
• Creates a member-first culture and models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Fosters a climate of innovation and resolves problems to ensure member satisfaction.
• Develops new programs to help improve individual and community health.
• Operates Chronic Disease program, including recruiting/training instructors, data collection and reporting, community outreach and collaboration.

Qualifications: 

• Must have strong interpersonal, human relations and customer service skills.  
• Must have an ability to understand, help, and support those who struggle to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• Must have an ability to engage with and support vulnerable populations, including youth and seniors living with chronic diseases.
• Must have a healthy understanding of diverse body types and health goals. 
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Must be able to work autonomously within the Y’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
• Must have an understanding of healthy living including exercise, nutrition, and wellbeing.
• Must have a thorough understanding of group and individual exercise, including fitness equipment, group instruction, and personal training.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must have effective conflict resolution skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• Demonstrated skills in planning, time management, flexibility, organization and independent work proficiency. 
• Excellent personal computer skills.
• Skill in developing staff schedules, fiscal management, budgeting, human relations, and staff supervision.
• Ability to launch new programs and to attract and retain the resources and talent needed to sustain programs. 
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to attend trainings and meetings as required even if scheduled outside normal working or regular scheduled hours. 

Benefits:

Benefits include health, dental, life coverage, 8% retirement (8% Y, 3% staff contribution), generous PTO schedule.

Open Until Filled

Email cover letter, resume, and application to abassett@woodriverymca.org

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