Health & Wellness Director at Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA

Ocean Springs, Mississippi, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Development, Group Exercise Instruction, Personal Training, Staff Supervision, Member Retention, Budget Management, Fundraising, Grant Proposal Writing, Marketing, Health And Safety Compliance, Data Analysis, Equipment Maintenance Coordination, Relationship Building, Performance Evaluation, Recruitment, Training

Industry

Education Management

Description

Description POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Health and Wellness Director will develop, organize and implement high-quality wellness programs for the YMCA. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Implement wellness, group exercise and personal training programs that promote retention of existing members and engage new members. Direct and engage staff to support health and wellness initiatives to achieve retention goals. Establish new program activities and expand programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. This includes creating, implementing and scheduling health and wellness programs and classes both inside the Y’s facilities and outside areas in our 6-county service area. Teach classes as needed. Ensure proper implementation of floor schedules and procedures to provide maximum opportunities for member/staff connections. Collaborate and work effectively with all departments to achieve desired results. Identify and employ best practices in systems and technology to support effective management of the Wellness department. Utilize available technology, reporting tools and data that enhance wellness participation and member retention. Establish systems for regularly scheduled fitness equipment inspections to ensure proper and efficient working order at all times. Coordinate with Maintenance Director to ensure equipment maintenance and repairs are performed timely. Recommend and purchase equipment, parts and supplies by the purchase requisition process. Recommend equipment mix that will best serve members’ needs. Monitor daily operations to adhere to all YMCA health and safety standards and policies. Ensure all staff is current with required certifications. Create and implement wellness and lifestyle programs, personal training and group exercise participation through product knowledge and interactions with existing and potential members. Collaborate with department leads to maximize enrollments in program registration. Model relationship-building skills in all interactions. Respond to all member and community inquiries and concerns with 24 hours. Compile program statistics. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in classes and programs. Recruit, select, develop and retain appropriate skill depth level for the department. Supervise, engage, develop and mentor department staff. Support training and succession plan for staff team. Provide leadership through established performance goals and standards, regular assessment of staff performance including annual performance evaluations and staff meetings. Collaborate with the CFO/CEO to plan and manage the Wellness budget. Control payroll and department purchasing costs within the budget and financial guidelines. Assist and take a leadership role in YMCA fundraising activities and special events. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations. Prepare and coordinate evidence-based grant proposals from private foundations, corporations, Y-USA and government sources. Market and promote Wellness department offerings and events through a variety of mediums. Performs other duties as assigned. YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader): Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising. Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in exercise science, recreation, business or a related field, or equivalent, preferred. Minimum two years management experience overseeing wellness, group exercise, personal training programs essential, YMCA experience preferred. Experience in program planning. Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include completion of: Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff; Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens. Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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 a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Responsibilities

The Health and Wellness Director is responsible for developing, organizing, and implementing high-quality wellness programs, including group exercise and personal training, to promote member retention and engagement across the service area. This role also involves directing staff, managing departmental operations, monitoring budgets, and ensuring adherence to all health and safety standards.