What are the responsibilities and job description for the Healthy Living Program Lead - Northwest Valley Family YMCA position at VALLEY OF THE SUN YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION?
Provides instruction and leadership and maintains a safe environment while conducting and monitoring effective and enjoyable healthy living programs and activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF A HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM LEAD:
- Develops, implements and manages healthy living programs, complying with all Association standards and safety procedures.
- Recruits, hires and trains all healthy living program staff and volunteer positions.
- Contributes to the overall branch operations, including Kids Club and working the Welcome Center.
- Supervises and evaluates staff regularly to ensure program quality and consistency.
- Instructs classes and/or works in fitness center as needed.
- Administers the healthy living programs within the departmental budget.
- Ensures that program areas, equipment, and supplies are maintained in an orderly and safe manner.
- Provides data and reports on assigned programs in support of the planning process of the branch and Association.
- Develops, produces, and disseminates appropriate program information in order to promote health/fitness programs to the public and to current members.
- Incorporates the mission, philosophy, and 4 core values of the YMCA in all communication with participants and co-workers.
- Adhere to all association policies related to child and vulnerable adult abuse prevention and risk management.
- All other duties as assigned.
*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.
REQUIREMENTS TO BE A HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM LEAD:
- 21 years of age or older
- Experience with computers including word processing and database software.
- Ability to train fitness center and group exercise instructors.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the recruitment, training and supervision of professional staff and volunteers.
- Must have good interpersonal, public relations and communication skills, including the ability to make oral presentations.
- Ability to effectively communicate with members, staff, peers, volunteers and supervisor. Ability to effectively communicate information on YMCA Healthy Lifestyle Principles, Foundations of YMCA Group Excercise and/or YMCA Personal Training Instructor, CPR, First Aid.
PART TIME BENEFITS:
- Free YMCA Staff Membership
- Discounted Family Membership
- Employee Program Rewards and Discounts
- Paid Sick Leave (after 90 days of employment)
- Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options
OUR YMCA CULTURE:
At the Valley of the Sun YMCA, we are a Beacon in the Desert and serving as Centers for Community Well-Being, where children, families, staff, and communities can thrive. Guided by our mission and values, we create welcoming environments that promote health, belonging, and opportunity for all. Through our commitment to Be Well, Do Good, Lead Change, we prioritize safety, well-being, and excellence; strengthen communities through meaningful relationships and service; and embrace innovation, learning, and leadership to create lasting impact for future generations. We are welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined in our pursuit of stronger children, stronger families, and stronger communities.
Valley of the Sun YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this opening. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.
Our YMCA promotes a safe environment that is free from abuse. No form of abuse will be tolerated. All allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to in accordance with our Abuse Response Process.
This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.