NATURE AND SCOPE:

The Wellness Director will successfully lead a team and plan, administer, and evaluate all wellness-related programming. This position is primarily responsible for the design and implementation of the branch wellness and group exercise programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

• Develop and implement a plan for the wellness and group exercise program growth and alignment with branch budget, goals, and association initiatives.
• Assume responsibility for overall supervision of all wellness and group exercise programs.
• Effectively manage budgets and hold staff accountable for high-quality results using formal process to measure progress.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule, supervise, and evaluate the Wellness Department, including employees and volunteers.
• Develop and implement a plan to attract and recruit new members and corporate partnerships.
• Conduct pilots for new programs; develop plans and manage best practices through engagement of the staff team.
• Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Will become trained in Weight Loss for Life curriculum and is able to support coaches and to assist in leading group sessions.
• Foster a climate of innovation.
• Monitor progress towards branch’s goals by running and reviewing all necessary reports.
• Lead the Y’s presence at community outreach, including the “WHY IT MATTERS” campaign.
• Coordinate marketing efforts to maximize enrollments and provides ongoing support to the Director on related issues.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, physical education, exercise psychology, behavioral science, or a health-related field and 3 years experience in the wellness field OR 5 years of experience in the wellness field
• 1 years of supervisory responsibilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to recognize and implement safety standards in all program activities
• Strong Human Relations and Conflict Management skills
• Ability to effectively communicate and manage information to program participants, community leaders, and volunteers and staff of all ages
• Proficient knowledge of computers, various technology, and applications
• Ability to multitasks, work independently, problem solve and effectively manage time
• Must be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, completion of Child Abuse Prevention, Working with Program Volunteers, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training
• Must be knowledgeable about fitness-related issues including but not limited to aerobic vs. anaerobic exercise, nutrition, benefits of exercise, and injury-prevention

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, physical education, exercise psychology, behavioral science, or a health-related field.
• Current national group exercise/personal training certification from one of the national organizations, which are recognized by Y of the USA, e.g., ACE, ACSM, AFAA, or NETA.
• 5 years of wellness program experience
• 2 years of supervisory experience
• YMCA Team Leader certification
• Prior program and people management experience
• Budget management and program start-up experience
• THE COACH APPROACH® knowledge

Apply at Company Site: https://ymcaatlanta.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/YMCA-Careers/job/Covington-GA/Wellness-Director_R0009622

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Covington, GA 30014: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person