Job Title: Director of Healthy Living Williams YMCA of Avery County

Reports to: Executive Director

FLSA Status: Full Time Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Healthy Living develops, organizes and implements high quality YMCA program(s) within the YMCA’s Wellness Center, Group Exercise and Chronic Disease Prevention and Management Programs.

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Provides leadership and direction of the Healthy Living Department, including Healthy Living programs, the Wellness Center, Personal Training and Group Exercise.

· Promotes, sells and educates staff, members and community participants on the benefits of participating in key healthy living programs to maximize revenue potential and increase member retention.

· Manages a high performing staff and ensuring the quality delivery of programs and services provided.

· Works closely with the Director of Fund Development on innovative approaches and implements programs, evaluates program results, establishes areas for improvement and develop and implements plans to achieve desired goals and objectives.

· Prepares and manages the wellness, group exercise and healthy living program budgets to assure revenue and program service goals are achieved.

· Recruits, hires, on-boards, trains, develops, schedules and supervises healthy living program staff. Ensures a high level of customer service which enhances the member, guest and program participant experience and satisfaction.

· Serves as a member of the YMCA management team performing specific duties which support the overall success of organizational operations.

· Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.

· Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information, may organize and schedule program registrations. May review and process program scholarship applications.

· Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.

· Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.

· Other duties assigned by Executive Director and CEO

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.

2. Two years related experience preferred.

3. Requirements within 30 days of hire include: completion of: CPR; First Aid; AED; Risk Management training and Child Abuse prevention training.

4. Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications (Team Leader).

5. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations (depending upon the programs).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Linville, NC 28646: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person