Director of Healthy Living, Sports, and Recreation

Lake Superior YMCA • Duluth, MN

7d • $47,000 - $52,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Healthy Living, Sports and Recreation is responsible for the Lake Superior YMCA’s Wellness Center, Youth Sports and Recreation programming; and the experiences for members, guests, and Y employees. The Director oversees personal training, group exercise classes, specialty fitness classes, coordination of Diabetes Prevention Programming, management of health/wellness, youth sports and recreation program staff, and department budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Health and Wellness, or other related fields of study.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in personal training and/or group exercise instructing.
• Nationally accredited Personal Training Certification (ACE, AFAA, NETA, NSCF, ACSM, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to lead an individual/class and motivate others to achieve their fitness goals.
• Demonstrated ability working with varying age groups and ability levels.
• Must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required within 60 days of employment.
• Minimum of 2 year(s) prior experience supervising staff.
• Minimum of 2 year(s) setting and managing a departmental budget.
• Commitment of supporting principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action to achieve a diverse work environment.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Formal training in specialty class instruction (e.g., Kettlebell, TRX, Yoga, Indoor Cycling, Pilates, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Monitors the Wellness Center as members use the exercise equipment.
• Motivates and educates members in leading healthy lifestyles.
• Instructs members in strength training principles, training procedures, and exercise techniques.
• Teaches members the proper and preferred use of all the strength training equipment.
• Ensures maintenance of a neat, clean, and pleasant environment on the Wellness floor.
• Hires, trains, and supervises the Lake Superior YMCA’s Wellness Center staff and interns.
• Encourages constant growth of all wellness staff.
• Understands the prevention, detection, and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, basic emergency procedures, and the legal and professional responsibilities of personal trainers, group exercise instructors, and wellness coaches.
• Ensure safety of members, guests, and equipment in usage of Wellness Center.
• Maintain ongoing, current, and diverse group exercise and fitness classes for members and guests to utilize.
• Promotes personal training, clinics, events, classes, and all wellness related opportunities.
• Creates marketing and communication material for all wellness programs in conjunction with the association’s Marketing staff.
• Sets and manages the Sports & Wellness budgets for their respective branch.
• Coordinating all Sports & Recreation programming including but not limited to (taekwondo, fencing, youth sports, adult leagues, clinics, Miracle League adaptive baseball, rock wall, Homerun Derby, etc.).
• Oversees all league registration, marketing, communication with teams, schedules, equipment needs/set-up, and all other coordination tasks.
• Help maintain neat and orderly sports & rec areas in the facility (gym, racquet courts, storage closets, rock wall, etc.).
• Maintain online gym schedule remains up to date, manage all gym rentals, and manage all league roster and program participations forms.
• Coordinates the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) including staffing, materials, recruitment, registration, and funding. Also oversees other specialty wellness programming.
• Plans, recruits, and implements regular fundraising events.
• Assists in the Annual Campaign each year by educating staff and members on the mission of the Lake Superior YMCA as well as identifying potential donors.
• Integrates the mission of the Y and follows the core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility into the healthy living aspect of job responsibilities.
• Fosters an inclusive environment appreciative of differences in the workplace. Meaningfully participate in and lead efforts to support the Y’s commitment to equity and diversity.

Benefits

• Retirement accounts (You can contribute at any time, but the Y will contribute 12% after two years of service with 1,000 hours in each of the two years)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Plans
• Access to a MNsure Navigator
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts available
• Long and Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Complimentary nationwide 2 adult family membership to the Y
• Discounts on programs, summer camps, YMCA Camp Miller
• Paid time off (About 120 hours/ year and starting with 40 hours)
• Paid parental leave
• Subscription to the Calm app
• Bereavement leave
• Paid holidays
• Team member referral program
• Employee engagement and appreciation activities
• Growth and development opportunities
• Free parking
• Leadership certification and related training offered and encouraged

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager