Wellness Director

YMCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA•Bradenton, FL

1d•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). 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. 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. 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. Oversees Wellness Staff, including hiring, training, and supervision of wellness floor staff, implementing member service standards, overseeing wellness appointments and tracking. Oversees Group Exercise, including hiring, training, and supervision of instructors, overseeing quality, variety, and consistency, and overseeing studio staging. Oversees Personal Training, including hiring, training, and supervision of trainers, and increasing revenue. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Develops 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. Oversees Wellness events. Manages Payroll and Group Ex Pro for Wellness Staff. Ensures office is clean and a welcoming professional environment. Be visible on Wellness Floor.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Wellness, Physical Education or related field.
Minimum of two years in Health & Wellness leadership.
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.
Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
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

Designs a strategic, multi-year plan for the Wellness Department.
Oversees current programming, member retention initiatives, special events, and new program implementation.
Assists in marketing and distribution of program information.
Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
Develops and monitors program budget.
Supervises Health Innovations Coordinator (if applicable).
Oversees Wellness Staff: Hire/train/supervise wellness floor, implement member service standards, oversee wellness appointments and tracking.
Oversees Group Exercise: Hire/train/supervise instructors, oversee quality, variety, consistency, and staging for studios.
Oversees Personal Training: Hire/train/supervise trainers, increase revenue.
Reviews and evaluates staff performance.
Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
Develops staff retention initiatives.
Manages Payroll and Group Ex Pro for Wellness Staff.
Ensures office is clean and a welcoming professional environment.
Is visible on the Wellness Floor.