What are the responsibilities and job description for the Healthy Living Director position at YMCA?
The Healthy Living Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Healthy Living Department including private/semi-private training, group exercise, wellness floor, Smart Start and Community Health. This position will also work with the Member Experience Director in assigned centers to develop strategies to increase member retention and engagement.
- Bachelor's degree in health, nutrition, exercise science or related field or equivalent.
- Two or more years of program management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other not-for-profit agency.
- Ability to direct programs through supervision of volunteers and staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, program development and fund-raising.
- Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations.
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
- YMCA Team Leader or Multi-team/Branch Leader certification preferred.
- Certifications in Group Exercise and/or Personal Training preferred.
- CPR and First Aid certifications required.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
May directly supervise part-time and non-exempt employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; reviewing and approving timesheets; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; monitoring and updating all required staff certifications; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
COMPUTER LITERACY
Skills are essential in all of the Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access. Ability to use these programs to lighten workload, develop reports and to automate procedures is very necessary. Ability to diagnose basic PC problems and to communicate those problems is very important.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25-50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
TRAVEL
Travel is primarily local between assigned centers during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
HOURS
Flexible with scheduling and available to work operational hours of the YMCA, which may include day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays, based on the center needs.
- Develops, implements, and manages operating plans to promote program and membership growth for the YMCA. Executes strategies to ensure members and/or program participants connect with one another and connect with the YMCA.
- Direct supervision of all health and wellness programs including group exercise, private/semi-private training, and Community Health.
- Participates in the planning of the annual budget; manages and implements the approved budget for member engagement and takes appropriate action to correct variances.
- Hires, trains, and supervises staff including Group Exercise Instructors and Personal Trainers. Develops and retains part-time talent and promotes growth within the organization.
- Provides leadership and facilitates effective and efficient communication with staff on a regular basis.
- Ensures staff maintain current certifications.
- Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in healthy living programs. Develops Group Exercise schedules to ensure member needs are met.
- Works collaboratively with Association Healthy Living Leadership and center leadership to ensure both Association-wide and local community needs are met.
- Provides leadership and support to the annual fundraising campaign and volunteer committees/boards as assigned. Develops and maintains effective working relationships within the community.
- Assures compliance with state and local regulations. Ensures program standards are met and safety procedures are followed.
- Applies industry knowledge to create innovative and strategic solutions to increase member retention and acquisition. Ensures high-quality programs are offered.
- Coordinates special events and activities.
- Provides data and reports as required for assigned programs.
YMCA Culture & Cause Expectations
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It’s who are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don’t just show up, we show up with purpose. As a cause-driven leader you are expected to be:
Welcoming-Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants.
Nurturing-To care for, support, and help develop through encouragement.
Hopeful-Take an optimistic or positive view of future outcomes.
Determined-To devote full strength and concentrated attention to the cause.
Genuine–To be honest and open in relationships with others.
