Wellness Director -- Hoover YMCA

Wellness Director -- Hoover YMCA Hoover Branch - Hoover, AL 35244

Apply Overview Position Type Full Time Apply Description Primary Summary:

The YMCA's focus is to strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Wellness Director is responsible for advancing the overall Association Healthy Living programs, including Group Exercise, overseeing the Health Coach team, fitness floor operations, and evidence-based programs such as Livestrong and Defeat PD. This role supports the organization's strategic vision and mission by creating a premier member experience, including new member orientations and onboarding into wellness programs.

Essential Functions:

Provides leadership and direction for a variety of branch healthy living programs and services for the community, including wellness promotion, risk reduction, and support for those with chronic diseases. Oversees Group Exercise, the Health Coach team, fitness floor operations, and evidence-based programs such as Livestrong and Defeat PD. Promotes, supports, directs, and educates staff, members, and community participants on the benefits of participating in key healthy living programs to maximize the health and well-being of the community, improve revenue potential, and increase member retention. Manages a high-performing staff team by building relationships to ensure the delivery of quality programs and services for all. Works closely with the branch management team on innovative approaches in program development and impact measurement. Utilizes actionable information and data to continuously drive improvement and implement plans to achieve desired goals and objectives of Health and Wellness. Onboards, trains, develops, and supervises wellness staff. Ensures a high level of expertise in healthy lifestyle programs, equipment, and customer service initiatives, enhancing the member, guest, and program participant experience and satisfaction. Serves as a member of the branch management team, performing specific duties that support the overall success of branch operations.

Supervisors and administrators will:

Follow employee and volunteer screening requirements and use screening tools to screen for abuse risk. Provide employees and volunteers with ongoing supervision and training related to abuse risk. Provide employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with children and teens. Require employees and volunteers to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse risk.

Qualifications Minimum Requirements:

Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in Wellness Programming with the teen, and adult population. Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience. Bachelor's Degree in Health Science, Recreation or related field preferred. Proven Management ability in budget or finance and staff management and development. Ability to work successfully in a highly flexible and rapidly changing work environment as well as work weekends. Effective written communication skills. Ability to communicate verbally with individuals and groups. Strong ability to manage programs aligning with delivery of the YMCA's mission. Candidate must possess a valid personal training certification from a nationally recognized organization such as NASM, ACE, or ACSM.

Physical Demands:

Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond, or special accommodations made of sufficient nature for completion of assigned tasks. Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal communication. Ability to walk, stoop, kneel, push, pull, climb, work in a confined space, and carry and lift a maximum of 50 pounds. Ability to adapt to change quickly and take responsibility for the health and safety of others. What We Offer Competitive salary Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage (with significant employer contribution) Employer-paid life insurance Generous retirement plan with 12% employer contribution once eligible Paid time off and paid holidays YMCA perks: Free YMCA membership for you and your household Significant discounts on YMCA programs (including childcare, after-school programs, and summer camps) Work environment: Flexible schedule and supportive team culture

Growth:

Real opportunities to learn and expand your skills

Mission:

Work that makes a difference in your community every single day