Assistant Healthy Living Director

YMCA of Greater Louisville•Louisville, KY

2d•$15 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Healthy Living Director is responsible for developing and implementing member engagement strategies with a focus on helping members reach their personal wellness goals. This position will provide healthy living initiatives such as SMART Start Trainings, Youth Fitness Fundamentals, Orientations, and other member engagement initiatives. The individual in this role will actively participate as a member of the branch leadership team, risk management, annual giving, and Manager on Duty. This is an opportunity to join an energetic, mission-oriented team committed to improving health and strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The YMCA of Greater Louisville offers enrichment and networking opportunities through its association with the YMCA North American network. KNOW HOW/REQUIREMENTS: Uphold the mission of the YMCA and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature. Demonstrated skill in communication, decision-making, resource management, and leadership. Excellent communication skills, utilizing both verbal and electronic communication. Innovative program development skills focusing on meeting community needs and demands. Demonstrated ability to think and lead strategically. Proficient in Microsoft Office. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsible for the daily operation of the Wellness Center, including staff supervision, member engagement, equipment maintenance, cleanliness, and safety. Implements Healthy Living strategies that support the engagement and retention of existing members. Develops and leads new member connection and education efforts such as Smart Start appointments, Youth Fitness, and special events, etc. Creates a member-focused culture and models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Fosters a climate of innovation and resolves problems to ensure member satisfaction. Assists in creating and implementing high-quality health and wellness programs and services, which support branch and association mission, goals, and strategies. Cross promotes membership and other branch programming. Participates in leadership and department meetings and/or related meetings. Takes a leadership role in the Annual Campaign with campaigner volunteer and donor recruitment, philanthropic outreach, and board member recruitment Completes required abuse risk management training. Adheres to policies and procedures related to appropriate boundaries with children. Monitors building, staff, and members and reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations to supervisor. Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements to authorities.

Requirements

Uphold the mission of the YMCA and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature.
Demonstrated skill in communication, decision-making, resource management, and leadership.
Excellent communication skills, utilizing both verbal and electronic communication.
Innovative program development skills focusing on meeting community needs and demands.
Demonstrated ability to think and lead strategically.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science/Physiology preferred or a minimum of two years proven experience working in a related field
Prior supervisory experience
CPR and first aid certification course (30 days post-hire)

Nice To Haves

Current Personal Training and Group Fitness Instructor certification by accredited national organization is a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily operation of the Wellness Center, including staff supervision, member engagement, equipment maintenance, cleanliness, and safety.
Implements Healthy Living strategies that support the engagement and retention of existing members.
Develops and leads new member connection and education efforts such as Smart Start appointments, Youth Fitness, and special events, etc.
Creates a member-focused culture and models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
Fosters a climate of innovation and resolves problems to ensure member satisfaction.
Assists in creating and implementing high-quality health and wellness programs and services, which support branch and association mission, goals, and strategies.
Cross promotes membership and other branch programming.
Participates in leadership and department meetings and/or related meetings.
Takes a leadership role in the Annual Campaign with campaigner volunteer and donor recruitment, philanthropic outreach, and board member recruitment
Completes required abuse risk management training.
Adheres to policies and procedures related to appropriate boundaries with children.
Monitors building, staff, and members and reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations to supervisor.
Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements to authorities.
Assists with supervision of approximately 15 PT Healthy Living Coaches
Assist with the supervision of approximately 10 Personal Trainers
Provide direct service hours as a Healthy Living Coach
Maintain all records related to staff certifications and general operations
Leads branch health-related member challenges, such as Treadmill Tuesdays, Iron Strong Challenge, Holiday Hustle, etc.