Healthy Living Director

GENERAL FUNCTION: 
As the nation’s leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community.

This position, in partnership with the entire branch leadership team, will direct efforts to increase member engagement, help members reach their health goals, and build relationships through wellness program development. The Healthy Living Director is responsible for: implementing ongoing tactics to engage new and returning members, supporting health and wellness goals through innovative programs and services, and building and directly supervising the healthy living department team. 

The Healthy Living Director takes an active role in the branch’s Annual Giving Campaign, including donor and volunteer cultivation. Improving the health and wellness of the community we serve and relationship building with members is a high priority, as is the impact it has on member retention. The ideal candidate must have the ability to lead a team of wellness professionals and communicate and engage with co-workers, members, associates, volunteers, donors and the general public. 
 

KNOW HOW/REQUIREMENTS: 

• Understand, articulate, demonstrate and promote the mission of the YMCA at all times 
• Communicate our image using the Y’s Voice: Genuine, Nurturing, Hopeful, Welcoming, and Determined 
• Demonstrated skill in communication, decision making, resource management, and leadership 
• Excellent communication skills, utilizing both verbal and electronic communications 
• Innovative program development skills with a focus on meeting community needs and demand 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science/Physiology preferred or minimum of two years proven experience working in fitness related field 
• Current Group Fitness Instructor certification by accredited national organization is preferred for this position to be successful 
• Prior supervisory experience 
• Current Personal Training certification by accredited national organization is preferred 
• CPR and first aid certification course (30 days post hire) 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature. 
• Serves as a role model and advocate of the YMCA Mission, Promise, Values and Voice. 
• Recruiting, hiring, supervising and evaluating Healthy Living Coaches and Group Fitness Instructors (land and water). Develops an effective and mission-driven team, focused on healthy living. 
• Daily operations of the Wellness Center, including staff supervision, member engagement, equipment maintenance, cleanliness and safety. 
• Daily operations of the Group Fitness Program, including teaching classes, developing monthly class schedules and group fitness instructor communication. 
• Leads a team of Personal Trainers that provide high quality personal training to meet the specific needs of members. 
• Implements Healthy Living strategies that support the engagement and retention of existing members. 
• Develops and leads new member connection and education efforts such as Smart Start appointments, group workouts, special events, etc. 
• Creates member focused culture and models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Fosters a climate of innovation and resolves problems to ensure member satisfaction. 
• Assists in creating and implementing high quality health and wellness programs and services, including Livestrong at the YMCA, which support branch and association mission, goals and strategies. 
• Cross promotes membership and other branch programming. 
• Takes a leadership role in the Annual Giving Campaign and ongoing volunteer and donor cultivation. 
• Participates in staff meeting