Wellness 302010 Director, Wellness

POSITION SUMMARY:The Wellness Director is accountable for successfully developing and managing all program areas assignedto him/her which include new program development fiscal management effective supervision of programstaff direction and implementation of all program delivery quality promotion and monitoring resultsagainst pre-stated performance FUNCTIONS: Staff Recruitment and Development: Work with staff to develop growth opportunities and toincrease capacity within organization. Recruit and retain qualified wellness staff (i.e. personaltrainers fitness instructors). Accountabilities: group exercise; personal training; wellness center operations fitness-relatedpromotions special events and member engagement programs. Physical Environment: Responsible to ensure disinfection cleanliness and orderliness of allwellness related areas. Responsible for ensuring that all equipment is properly maintained andrepaired when necessary. Budget Development: Responsible for developing annual budget of anticipated income andexpenditures. Responsible for maintaining controlling and evaluating the income/expenses ofbudget. Responsible for generating required reports for association and branch. Sales: Responsible for establishing collaborative relationships with businesses and the localcommunity to promote programs. Compiles statistical data related program outcomes and makesappropriate recommendations to supervisor (i.e. discontinue programming increase amount ofprogram offerings). Program/Marketing Development: Promotes and incorporates the YMCA core values and characterdevelopment model in to all program activities. Develops and distributes branch specificmarketing materials of program information and assist with Association-Wide Marketing ( newsletters and special event promotion) through various media. Develops andimplements programming for designated sessions. Actively contributes to the LeadershipInnovation Team meetings to establish new program activities and expands program within thecommunity in accordance with the Association and branch strategic plans. Ensure that member and community needs are being met by implementing programming for allages (youth through older adults). Create innovative programs to increase member involvementand retention. Public Relations/Community Affairs: Represent YMCA in appropriate business & communitygroups. This includes providing timely publicity developing a working relationship with localschools and other community groups. Fund Development Activities: Participate in and / or coordinate fundraising activities as assignedby supervisor. Actively participate in Annual Campaign. Supervise employees in assigned accountabilities monitor site operation and scheduling andverify time sheets and actual hours worked. Identify training needs and initiate development activities of supervisees. Recommend effectivepersonnel management actions (i.e. employee counseling process). Assure that new employees complete orientation and training according to established guidelinesand provide on the job training as required by supervisees. Maintains complete documentation of CPR and fitness certifications and expiration dates. Ensuresall staff remain current in required certifications and that all staff are properly certified in theirareas of work. Ensure duties responsibilities and accountabilities of all direct reports are defined andunderstood. Ensure that the individual understands the standards for acceptable performance Notify Human Resource Department of job openings follow hiring and interview process. Makefinal selection and maintain qualified staff. Keeps employees informed as to association and branch events plans and progress onorganizational :Education: Bachelors Degree preferred. Preferred majors: Exercise Physiology Physical Education Sports Management In lieu of Bachelors Degree Associates Degree in the related field and 2-3 years of related workexperience or High School diploma GED or equivalent certificate of competency and 4-6 years ofrelated work experienceExperience: (2) two years experience in programming. (1) one year experience in staff supervision. Experience in developing programs for wellness and fitness is preferredCertification(s)and Requirements Certification in CPR at the level of Basic Life Support or Professional Rescuer Basic First Aid andEmergency Oxygen Administration and associated-determined safety training required within 30days of hire. Current certification from an NCCA-accredited organization in either Personal Training or Skills and Knowledge: Must be able to read and write legibly and in an understandable manner. Must have basic expertise in common office software including Word and Excel. Must be able to effectively communicate with and observe program participants members andYMCA staff. Proficient in and able to clearly communicate specific components and usage of cardio-respiratoryselectorized free weight and other common exercise equipment (i.e. rubberized resistancestability balls medicine balls etc.). Ability to conduct scientifically valid fitness assessments and appropriately interpret the results. Demonstrate commitment to the mission cause of the YMCA and uphold its values and ethics. Ability to work effectively work with people of different backgrounds abilities opinions andperceptions Willingness and ability to be a mandated reporter for any signs or suspicion of child abuse andneglect. All employees are required to follow the child abuse and neglect reporting process:completion of Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect reporting form calling children protective services(696-Kids) and notifying your immediate supervisor branch executive risk management andhuman resources department (s).PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Definition: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical ability to lead exercise classes demonstrate exercises and effectively communicate withand observe participants. Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs The ability to perform frequent amounts of sitting standing swimming walking reachingstooping kneeling bending and or instructing others for the duration of their shift The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing andanalyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy. May be required to work outside and on occasion may encounter inclement weather. Maintain a clean and orderly work environment. Performs work in an office setting with moderate levels of noise sitting for long periods of timerepetitive motion using computers and phones with exposure to fluorescent lighting Working area may be often slippery and :The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive listof all required responsibilities duties and skills. Other duties may be added or this description amendedat any time.