Healthy Living Specialist - Spencer Family YMCA
About The Position
The Healthy Living Specialist is responsible for personal and group training, managing the Healthy Living Journey member experience, and assisting with new program development. The role supports the development, organization, implementation, and evaluation of health and wellness programs and helps ensure smooth operations in the Healthy Living Department. The specialist integrates YMCA USA wellness best practices into programs and serves on Association committees to develop leadership skills and enhance wellness programs. The position supports department operations, staff and facility management, program scheduling and evaluation, member engagement, customer service, community partnerships, and branch fundraising. The role requires maintaining at least five wellness-floor hours each week and working varying hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed. The Healthy Living Specialist reports to the Program Director.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Maintain a nationally recognized Personal Trainer certification.
- Hold or be able to obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification within 30 days.
- Complete New Employee Orientation and Orientation to Healthy Living and Wellness Center at the Y (LCDC) within three months of hire.
- Be able to work varying hours depending on need, including weekends and evenings.
- Have sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and safely supervise program activities.
- Be able to use a computer for extended periods, communicate using a computer and phone or smart device, sit and reach frequently, and move around the work environment.
- Be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Have the vision abilities required for close and distance vision and adjustment.
- Have a current driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Be able to travel occasionally, locally and nationally, if required.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Sports Management, Kinesiology, Health, or a related field.
- Two years of experience.
- Sales experience.
- Certification in the area of expertise, as required.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a minimum of five wellness-floor hours each week.
- Assist with Healthy Living Department operations and programs, including facility and staff management, daily operations, small-group training scheduling, incentive programs, agency collaborations, health education, and screenings.
- Manage and execute delivery of the member experience.
- Assist in developing, administering, achieving, and evaluating the annual Healthy Living Department Operating Objectives.
- Monitor measurable outcomes and take appropriate action to help objectives be met.
- Ensure Healthy Living programs have well-planned member and retention plans.
- Evaluate current programs and small-group training engagement strategies, expanding or discontinuing classes based on participation and customer satisfaction.
- Assist in maintaining a clean and safe facility.
- Maintain accurate records and reports.
- Serve on the Healthy Living Cabinet, providing input on administration, promotion, and operation of the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh.
- Provide cohesive customer service and training that supports member commitment and personal growth.
- Build service delivery that reflects the Y mission and responds to member issues and needs.
- Support branch fundraising initiatives by contributing to, educating on, and raising the projected goal for the Annual Campaign.
- Assist in forming community partnerships to expand the Y Without Walls concept.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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