YMCA of Greater Boston

Community health, child care, youth programs

Health and Wellness Director

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Full-timeDorchester, Boston, MA, USA$57k - $60k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in exercise science or a related field from an accredited college or university.
At least two years of experience instructing in related programs.
At least two years of supervision experience.
Experience in personal training and health and wellness programming.
A background in internal marketing and special events.
Ability to physically and verbally interact with members and staff.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Child Abuse Prevention training.
Working on a degree in exercise or health science or physical education.
CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
Flexibility to work evenings, early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and oversee health and wellness programs for every department that reflect community needs and maintain YMCA standards for quality, safety, and character development.
Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate the Assistant Health and Wellness Director, Wellness Consultants, group exercise instructors, and volunteers as programs and budgets allow.
Integrate a comprehensive health, wellness, and membership approach into programs for children, youth, teens, adults, and special populations.
Understand the relationship between the general public, including the Public School System, and the Charles River Branch and its health and wellness programs, and enhance and cultivate those relationships.
Coordinate annual special events.
Develop and implement annual budgets for assigned program areas and manage approved budgets within operating guidelines.
Manage program enrollment, retention, evaluation, payment records, and reporting to the Director of Operations.
Oversee purchases and maintain department supplies within budget guidelines, as well as a clean and safe program area.
Deliver at least ten hours of direct service in personal training, group exercise, or chronic disease programming.
Participate in staff and Board of Director meetings and appropriate professional training.
Attend the appropriate quality team related to the Healthy Living Cabinet.
Maintain a professional image and manner consistent with the YMCA's mission and goals.
Model and incorporate the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility into daily fitness department operations.
Perform other duties deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

Personal trainer certification, or willingness to work toward certification.

This position is primarily responsible for the supervision and management of all facets of assigned total health and wellness programs and the membership department in accordance with the policies established by the Board of Directors of the Branch and the General Board of Directors of the YMCA of Greater Boston, under the direction of the Executive Director. This position is the Health and Wellness Champion for the branch and must assist each department in providing resources and support to help implement and maintain quality of health and wellness in their programs. The programs should include, but are not limited to, health and wellness programs in each department for adults, youth, teens, seniors and special populations. Additional responsibilities including supervising and managing water and land group exercise programming. This position is also responsible for the development, administration, and supervision of the Health Living Department. This position reports to the Director of Operations.

Key Functions/Responsibilities:

Develop, implement and oversee all Health and Wellness Programs for every department that reflect the community’s needs and maintain the YMCA’s high standards of quality, safety and character development.
Hire, train, supervise and evaluate Assistant Health and Wellness Director, Wellness Consultants, group exercise instructors, and volunteers as programs dictate and budget guidelines allow.
Integrate a comprehensive health, wellness and membership approach in all programs for children, youth, teens, adults, and special populations.
Must understand the relationship of the general public, including Public School System, to the Charles River Branch and Health and Wellness Programs and be able to effectively enhance and cultivate those relationships.
Coordinate annual special events.
Develop and implement annual budgets for assigned program areas, and manage agreed upon budgets within operating guidelines.
Responsible for program enrollment, retention, evaluation, payment records, and reporting of records to the Director of Operations.
Oversee all purchases and maintain department related supplies within budget guidelines and maintain a clean and safe program area.
At least ten hours of Direct Service delivery of Personal Training, Group Exercise, or Chronic Disease Programing.
Participate in staff meetings, Board of Director meetings, and professional training as appropriate.
Attend appropriate quality team as it relates to Healthy Living Cabinet.
Maintain a professional image and manner consistent with the YMCA’s mission and goals.
Act as a role model and incorporate character development values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility into the daily operation of the fitness department.
Assume other duties deemed necessary by supervisor.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
At least two years experience instructing in related programs.
At least two years supervision experience.
Experience in personal training, and health and wellness programming.
Background in internal marketing/special events.

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.

Ability to physically and verbally interact with members and staff.
At times, be able to lift amounts up to 50 lbs.

Required Training/Certifications:

Child Abuse Prevention
Working on Degree in exercise or health Science or Physical Education
CPR/AED and First Aid certifications
Personal trainer certification is preferred or wiliness to work toward

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Ability to be flexible to work evenings, early mornings, weekends and holidays.

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About the Company

YMCA of Greater Boston

Community health, child care, youth programs

The YMCA of Greater Boston runs a network of facilities and program sites that provide health and wellness programming, child care, summer camps, youth sports, teen leadership programs, workforce development, and community outreach in Massachusetts. Its programs work by offering membership-accessible activities and schedules across locations, enabling families and individuals to participate in fitness, child care, camps, sports leagues, leadership trainings, and job readiness services through on-site programs and community partnerships. The organization differentiates itself by being the largest social services provider in Massachusetts with a broad, integrated set of services focused on wellness, youth development, education, and employment in a community-based, nonprofit model. Its goal is to strengthen communities by improving health, developing young people, and expanding economic opportunity through accessible programs and support services.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $40K
Headquarters: Boston, MA
Founded: 1851

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