What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wellness Director position at Young Men's Christian Association of the Chesapeake, Inc?
POSITION SUMMARY:
Position is directly responsible for the Health & Wellness department.
Primary responsibilities include supervision of all wellness and group exercise programs, including coordinating programs, fitness assessments, personal training assignments, equipment orientations, member orientation and special events, an instruction as needed. Preferred candidate will have ability to teach or be trained to teach group exercise classes as well. Candidate will also oversee Livestrong program and Diabetes Prevention Program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Directs wellness floor assistants, group exercise staff, and volunteers of the department in their respective responsibilities.
- Recruits, trains, and recognizes wellness and group exercise staff.
- Facilitates YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program per YMCA of the USA Regulations. Experience preferred, training available if not currently training.
- Schedules, trains and supervises group exercise staff for our Hurlock location.
- Focused approach to small group training and personal training implementation plan resulting in higher participation rate in both program areas.
- Reviews and evaluates the program enrollment, and services provided by the wellness department and communicates findings to their supervisor.
- Identifies new and innovative programs in the area of health and wellness, while targeting youth, adults, seniors, and families with an emphasis on increased membership retention.
- Attends weekly staff meeting with branch executive and branch program directors.
- Orients new wellness staff and provides guidance and clarification of work duties and assignments.
- Supervises the wellness center and free weight room by being attentive to all participants to protect their safety. Instructs members and participants on safe exercise techniques including but not limited to warm-up and stretching progression, aerobic conditioning, strength training, proper use of center equipment and workout routine.
- Maintains all equipment on fitness floor and group exercise space ensuring safety and proper upkeep.
- Instructs group exercise classes based on personal experience and need of the YMCA.
- Facilitates annual and quarterly wellness programming including member challenges, YMCA Turkey Trot, etc.
- Ensure cleanliness of fitness center through daily cleaning checklist and equipment maintenance plan.
- Provides leadership and support to annual Strong Communities Campaign and volunteer committees as needed.
- Develops and manages annual budget ensuring financial success of department and thus the YMCA.
- Serves on Association Wellness Program team.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Health and Wellness or related field with preferred two years’ experience working in the field or relatable professional experience.
- Required certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED, national certification (ACE, NETA, AFAA, NASM, YMCA of the USA) in personal training.
- Nationally recognized Group Exercise certification preferred
- YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 90 days of hire.
- YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program training preferred.
- At least one year of experience in personal training and/or wellness consultation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
