Senior Director of Wellness

GASTON COUNTY FAMILY YMCA•Gastonia, NC

1d•$52,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the work of the Gaston County Family YMCA, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Senior Director of Wellness shall be responsible for developing, implementing and enhancing all current health related wellness programming for members as well as anticipate the future health/wellness needs of the growing community in Gaston County. OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree required in exercise sports, recreation, health OR equivalent work experience and certification from an Nationally Accredited Association specific to Wellness/community health
2-4 years supervisory experience
Demonstrated experience with training clients or teaching classes
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal & coaching skills
Demonstrated fiscal management experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn other software platforms as utilized in the Association
CPR/First Aid Certification within 6 months
Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations
Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers
Attend/complete required abuse risk management training before working with consumers and on an annual basis.
Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers
Follow mandated reporting requirements
Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities

Nice To Haves

Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community.
Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.
Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y’s work.
Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.
Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.
Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment.
Fiscal Management: Manages the Y’s resources responsibly and sustains the Y’s nonprofit business model.
Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.
Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s work and impact in the community.
Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.
Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.
Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

Responsibilities

Actively participate and provide leadership in the Association Strategic Plan
Provide leadership and oversight to the wellness programs and services which include, but are not limited to, personal training, group exercise, and Chronic Disease Prevention.
Development and management of the budget to ensure sound fiscal stewardship
Provide oversight to the Wellness center operation which includes Wellness equipment safety, cleanliness and maintenance
Provide leadership to the Wellness center equipment installation process for the Association
Recruit, hire, train and develop all of the Wellness staff, personal training team, and provide leadership to the group exercise staff
Responsible for providing leadership to existing Wellness special events such as the Annual Trick or Trail 5k Run and other wellness special programs/challenges while creating new ways for members to be engaged with the YMCA
Responsible for assuring high standards of program quality and safety in accordance with YMCA safety and risk management policies that include maintaining our Praesidium Child Abuse Prevention best practices and procedures
Ability to contribute and communicate in a positive, productive way during meetings with supervisor, other YMCA staff, community members/guests, and volunteers
Actively participate in management team meetings and committees as assigned.
Provide leadership in the Annual Giving Plan which includes education/awareness to members and staff on our cases for support and meeting staff and department fundraising goals
Work closely with the Marketing and Communications Director on marketing/promotions to ensure consistent messaging around the Y as a cause-driven charitable organization
Complete and adhere to all established Human Resources and Business Services procedures of the association such as payroll, risk reporting, staff certifications, performance reviews, and expenses reconciliation.
Attend community health/wellness events as appropriate to promote the YMCA.
Have the ability to lead, direct and/or teach activities/classes for which employees or volunteers cannot be secured.
Work weekend duty as scheduled and annual Y special events as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned by your supervisor.