Assistant Health & Wellness Director

WOODSON YMCA INC•Wausau, WI

2d•$40,000 - $45,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Woodson YMCA is seeking a motivated, relationship-focused leader to serve as our Assistant Health & Wellness Director. This position supports daily Health & Wellness operations including member engagement, wellness programming, staff supervision, personal training, and healthy living initiatives. This role works closely with the Association Health & Wellness Director to expand programming, support retention, and strengthen the YMCA mission of building a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Health Promotion, Wellness, Recreation, or related field preferred.
Experience in health and wellness, fitness leadership, or personal training preferred.
Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
Experience supervising staff preferred.
CPR/AED and First Aid certification required within 30 days of hire.
National fitness certification preferred (ACE, NASM, ACSM, ISSA, NSCA, etc.) or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

Assist in the daily operation and supervision of the Health & Wellness Department.
Ability to lead group exercise and small group exercise classes.
Support oversight of wellness center operations, member experience, equipment safety, and facility standards.
Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise wellness staff, personal trainers, and instructors.
Build positive relationships with members while providing exceptional customer service and wellness support.
Assist with development, implementation, and growth of health and wellness programs.
Maintain wellness center equipment in safe, clean, and good working condition through monitoring and preventative maintenance coordination.
Serve as a primary point of contact for equipment service needs, including communicating with Matrix and other vendors.
Conduct wellness orientations, equipment education, and member support as needed.
Assist with member retention efforts by helping individuals achieve wellness goals.
Support department budgeting, reporting, and operational goals.
Ensure wellness spaces are clean, safe, welcoming, and aligned with YMCA standards.
Assist in association-wide initiatives and special events.