Assistant Director of Health and Wellness

Auburn YMCA-WEIU•City of Auburn, NY

23d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Auburn YMCA is looking for an Assistant Director for its Health and Wellness Programs to help lead the team and oversee expanding programs and new spaces. The YMCA has recently renovated its spaces, added cutting-edge equipment, a new E-Gym, and a Functional Training Space to accommodate increased membership. The Assistant Director will work under the Sr. Health & Wellness Director to administer Wellness programs for the YMCA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Health and Wellness, Exercise Science, Kinesiology or Health Science; working toward a degree is also considered.
Must have at least one year of experience in a fitness facility.
Thorough knowledge of wellness programs, exercise physiology, exercise prescription, fitness testing and evaluation.
Must have a nationally accredited recognized personal training certification required (have up to 60 days if not currently certified). (NSCA, NASM, ACSM, NETA, ISSA, ACE, AFAA)
Possess strong relationship building, communication and organizational skills.
CPR/FIRST AID required within 30 days
Must maintain a driver’s license free from substance related infractions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in implementing wellness programs is welcomed.

Responsibilities

Manages group fitness and wellness programs.
Assists in hiring, scheduling, and evaluating all fitness and wellness staff.
Actively researches new trends in fitness, participates in developing, along with implementing, various levels of fitness programs.
Supervises and trains wellness floor staff to provide safe and effective orientations.
Evaluates and reports that all equipment is in proper working order.
Assists in evaluation of program offerings to improve participation.
Actively pursues training, learning, certifications and educational opportunities as they pertain to responsibilities.
Personal Training clients- either one on one or small group – is required.
Promotes facilities and programs using a variety of media, including but not limited to digital marketing, social media, brochures, flyers and press releases.
Assists in the coordination of Wellness department events and activities, this occasionally entails working evenings and weekends.
On-call as needed; may need to travel to other worksites or to training classes.
All other duties as assigned.