Fitness Experience Coordinator

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit•Southgate, MI

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About The Position

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you. BE THE HELP BEHIND THE COMMUNITY’S HEALTH WITH A JOB AT THE Y! Now Hiring Fitness Experience Coordinator at Downriver Family YMCA The Fitness Experience Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of high quality wellness programs that are designed to meet the needs of the community. They will work with branch management to ensure coordinated programs and schedules meet the needs of youth, teens & adults.

Requirements

A high school degree or its equivalent is required. An Associate degree in exercise science, community health or equivalent is preferred.
One national certification (ACSM, ACE, AFAA, CES, ISSA, NASM, NESTA, NETA, NSCA, WITS, or Crossfit) or YMCA Group Exercise or Strength and Conditioning certification is preferred.
Must have knowledge of physical fitness, kinesiology and physiology as it relates to strength training and overall health and wellness.
Experience in curriculum and program planning, implementation and evaluation.
Certification in CPR, First Aid and AED is required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
Ability to hear and observe distress signals in the water and anywhere in zone of responsibility
Skills to meet strength and lifting requirements

Nice To Haves

An Associate degree in exercise science, community health or equivalent is preferred.
One national certification (ACSM, ACE, AFAA, CES, ISSA, NASM, NESTA, NETA, NSCA, WITS, or Crossfit) or YMCA Group Exercise or Strength and Conditioning certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides direct leadership and supervision to branch wellness initiative programs including member onboarding, wellness seminars, chronic disease prevention programs, and providing a positive member experience
Helps identify, schedule, and manage all Wellness Department to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
Assists the Associate Executive Director with hiring and training of part-time employees as needed to support the Wellness Department.
Determines and provides relevant community and/or healthcare resources that help support branch wellness initiatives.