Wellness Director

YMCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA•Venice, FL

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Branch Executive Director, the Wellness Director oversees a department that includes cardiovascular and strength training equipment, group exercise studios providing premiere group exercise programs, and a versatile staff of wellness coaches, group exercise instructors, personal trainers, and massage therapists (if applicable). The Wellness Director serves as part of a team with the Association and other Branch Wellness Director(s) to design a strategic, multi-year plan for the Wellness Department, fitting with the overall fiscal and strategic plan of the organization. This strategic plan must include quarterly evaluation and revision of current programming, member retention initiatives, special events planning and implementation, and new program design and implementation. The role involves active participation in teaching, training, and coaching members, assisting in the marketing and distribution of program information, and potentially organizing and scheduling program registrations. The Wellness Director develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations, constantly assessing the community for needs, opportunities, and threats as they pertain to the successful development of the Wellness Department. This role also involves developing and monitoring the program budget to meet fiscal objectives, overseeing and supervising staff including the Health Innovations Coordinator, Wellness Staff, Group Exercise instructors, and Personal Trainers, and managing payroll and group ex pro for Wellness Staff. The position requires ensuring a clean and welcoming professional office environment and being visible on the Wellness Floor. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Wellness, Physical Education or related field
A minimum of two years in Health & Wellness leadership
Must have excellent knowledge and skills in the Wellness / Fitness area
Experience in programming implementation
Experience in leading and appeasing a large membership
Ability to direct programs through supervision of volunteers and staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, program development and fund-raising.
Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements
Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organization
Employment is contingent upon completing required Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
CPR/First Aid/AED Certification required
Possess a current accredited and nationally recognized certification in one or more of the following areas Personal Training, Lifeguard, Land or Water Group Exercise, Swim Instructor or Pilates Reformer.
Annual Completion of YMCA Blood Borne Pathogens Training
Annual Completion of YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention class

Nice To Haves

YMCA Team Leader or Multi-team/Branch Leader certification preferred
Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor

Responsibilities

Serves as part of a team with the Association and other Branch Wellness Director(s), designs a strategic, multi-year plan for the Wellness Department, fitting with the overall fiscal and strategic plan of the organization.
Quarterly evaluation and revision of current programming
Member Retention Initiatives
Special Events planning and implementation
New program design and implementation
Active participation in teaching, training and coaching members.
Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information, may organize and schedule program registrations.
Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
Constantly assess the community for needs, opportunities and threats as they pertain to the successful development of the Wellness Department.
Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
Supervise Health Innovations Coordinator(if applicable): Ambassador program/wellness appointments, Health Innovations programming
Oversee Wellness Staff: Hire/train/supervise wellness floor, Implement member service standards, Oversee wellness appointments and tracking
Oversee Group Exercise: Hire/train/supervise instructors, Oversee quality, variety, consistency, Oversee “Ready and Open for Business” staging for studios
Oversee Personal Training: Hire/train/supervise trainers, Increase revenue
Reviews and evaluates staff performance.
Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
Develop staff retention initiatives.
Job training and development of all new Wellness staff is the responsibility of the Wellness Director and should not be delegated to other staff.
Oversee Wellness events
Manages Payroll and Group Ex Pro for Wellness Staff
Ensure office is clean and a welcoming professional environment
Be visible on Wellness Floor