Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Branch Executive Director the position's primary goal is to assist in the administration of health & wellness programs for members in accordance with the objectives and policies set forth by the Association.

Located in a growing community in Northwest Las Vegas, The Centennial Hills Y offers over 75 different group exercise classes weekly, personal training, team training, and a fitness center with state-of-the art cardio equipment, circuit machines, free weights and two exercise studios. Additionally, the facility boasts an indoor & outdoor pool and two basketball courts. There is diverse membership base of 12,000 members encompassing young families, military and working professionals, active seniors and much more.

The Health & Wellness Director will oversee a vibrant team of approximately 45 group exercise instructors and personal trainers, one part-time leadership staff and will be responsible for an annual budget of $173,000. The Director will also support the branch in achieving family membership growth goals.

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:

1. Manages all wellness programs including but not limited to coordinating fitness classes and programs, fitness assessments, equipment orientations, following new member onboarding best practices, and special events.
2. This individual will be a high-level thought leader with respect to Health and Wellness programming in our YMCA.
3. Identifies trends in the health and wellness industry, analyzes alignment with the YMCA membership base and implements new offerings as appropriate.
4. Prepares and administers the annual department budget. Takes appropriate action to maintain fiscal soundness of the department.
5. Recruits, trains and recognizes non-exempt health and wellness staff and volunteers; observes individual performance and appraises effectiveness. Communicates findings to the Executive Director.
6. Reviews and evaluates the class attendance, program enrollment and services provided by the wellness department and communicates findings to their supervisor.
7. Develops new and innovative programs in the area of health & wellness, while targeting youth, adults, seniors and families with an emphasis on increased membership retention.
8. Promotes and implements relationship building and character development in all programming, training and supervision.
9. Builds and maintains a high standard of customer service for all members.
10. Performs Manager-On-Duty functions as assigned by supervisor.
11. Performs all other duties as assigned.

ABUSE RISK MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS:

1. Follows employees and volunteers screening requirements and use screening instruments to screen for abuse risk.
2. Provides employees and volunteers with on-going supervision and training related to abuse risk.
3. Provides employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with youth.
4. Requires employees and volunteers to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse Respond quickly to policy and procedure violations using the organization’s progressive disciplinary procedures.
5. Responds seriously and confidentially to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
6. Follows mandated reporting requirements.
7. Communicates to all employees and volunteers the organization’s commitment to protect their consumers from abuse.
8. Reports essential abuse risk management information to their supervisor, executive director, or human resources.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists with the supervision of 45 Wellness Staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training volunteers; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees and volunteers; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or five years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Certified Group Exercise Instructor

• Certified Personal Trainer

• Current CPR & First Aid Certification

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Educational background in fitness testing or exercise physiology (recommended).

• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.

• Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforces safety regulations, and applies appropriate management techniques.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to extreme heat.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

END RESULT:

1) Provide safe, secure and educational wellness experience to membership to enhance the image of the YMCA in the community.

2) Impact the overall effectiveness of the association's implementation of the YMCA mission.

3) Provide the membership with quality services, programs and leadership in the wellness area thus helping the association to achieve higher levels of membership retention.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other business related duties. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised if deemed necessary. This job description is not a written or implied contract.

All new full-time employees will be hired as introductory employees for a period of 90 days. During this period, every effort will be made by the supervisors to orient the employee to his/her job in the organization. By the end of this period, the employee’s work record and general adaptability to the Association’s working conditions will be reviewed by the immediate supervisor.