POSITION SUMMARY:

Position is directly responsible for both Sports and Wellness Departments.

Primary responsibilities include supervision of all youth sports including

soccer, basketball and volleyball as well as all wellness and group exercise

programs, including fitness assessments, personal training assignments,

equipment orientations, member orientation and special events. Preferred

candidate will have ability to teach or be trained to teach group exercise

classes as well.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Directs sports referees and site leads in their respective position to

ensure proper understanding of their department responsibilities,

accurate training, and impactful engagement of program participants.

2. Recruits, trains, and recognizes volunteer coaches for all sports.

Accurate tracking of all volunteer hours for Sports Department.

3. Reviews and evaluates the program enrollment, and services provided

by the sports department and communicates findings to their

supervisor.

4. Heavy involvement in summer camp programming including daily

engagement on each camp and the leadership of the part time staff

helping facilitate.

5. Camp curriculum development and implementation.

6. Directs wellness floor assistants, group exercise staff, and volunteers

of the department in their respective responsibilities.

7. Recruits, trains, and recognizes wellness and group exercise staff.

8. Focused approach to small group training and personal training

implementation plan resulting in higher participation rate in both

program areas.

9. Reviews and evaluates the program enrollment, and services provided

by the wellness department and communicates findings to their

supervisor.

10. Identifies new and innovative programs in the area of health and

wellness, while targeting youth, adults, seniors, and families with an

emphasis on increased membership retention.

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

11. Meets weekly with Sr. Membership Director to review new joins and

create connection plan centered around new member goals resulting in

engaged members and strengthened retention.

12. Orients new wellness staff and provides guidance and clarification of

work duties and assignments.

13. Supervises the wellness center by being attentive to all participants to

protect their safety. Instructs members and participants on safe

exercise techniques including but not limited to warm-up and

stretching progression, aerobic conditioning, strength training, proper

use of center equipment and workout routine.

14. Maintains all equipment on fitness floor and group exercise space

ensuring safety and proper upkeep.

15. Instructs group exercise classes based on personal experience and

need of the YMCA.

16. Facilitates annual and quarterly wellness programming including

member challenges, YMCA Turkey Trot, etc.

17. Ensure cleanliness of fitness center through daily cleaning checklist

and equipment maintenance plan.

18. Provides leadership and support to annual Strong Communities

Campaign and volunteer committees as needed.

19. Develops and manages annual budget ensuring financial success of

department and thus the YMCA.

20. Serves on Association Sports and Wellness teams

21. Additional responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Health and Wellness or related

field with preferred two years’ experience working in the field or relatable

professional experience.

2. Required certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED, national certification (ACE,

NETA, AFAA, NASM, YMCA of the USA) in personal training.

3. Nationally recognized Group Exercise certification preferred

4. YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 90 days of hire.

5. YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program training preferred.

6. At least one year of experience in personal training and/or wellness

consultation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking,

standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.