Wellness Director - Lakewood Ranch Branch

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Branch Executive Director, the Wellness Director oversees a department that includes cardiovascular and strength training equipment, group exercise studios providing premiere group exercise programs, and a versatile staff of wellness coaches, group exercise instructors, personal trainers, and massage therapists (if applicable). In addition, the Wellness Director will serve as part of the Association Wellness Cabinet to implement Association Wellness strategies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serves as part of a team with the Association and other Branch Wellness Director(s), designs a strategic, multi-year plan for the Wellness Department, fitting with the overall fiscal and strategic plan of the organization to include:
  • Quarterly evaluation and revision of current programming
  • Member Retention Initiatives
  • Special Events planning and implementation
  • New program design and implementation
• Actively participates in teaching, training and coaching members.
• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information, may organize and schedule program registrations.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Constantly assess the community for needs, opportunities, and threats as they pertain to the successful development of the Wellness Department.
• Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
• Oversees Wellness Staff:
  • Hire/train/supervise wellness floor staff
  • Implement member service standards
  • Oversee wellness appointments and tracking
• Ensures the safety and maintenance of equipment
• Oversees Group Exercise
  • Hire/train/supervise instructors
  • Oversee quality, variety, consistency
  • Oversee “Ready and Open for Business” staging for studios
• Oversees Personal Training
  • Hire/train/supervise trainers
  • Increase revenue
• Reviews and evaluates staff performance.
  • Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
  • Develop staff retention initiatives.
  • Job training and development of all new Wellness staff is the responsibility of the Wellness Director and should not be delegated to other staff.
• Oversees Wellness events
• Manages Payroll and Group Ex Pro for Wellness Staff
• Work Environments
  • Ensures office is clean and a welcoming professional environment
  • Is visible on Wellness Floor and actively engages members, guests and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Wellness, Physical Education, or related field preferred.
• Two years in Health & Wellness leadership preferred.
• Must have excellent knowledge and skills in the Wellness / Fitness industry.
• Demonstrated success in wellness programming implementation.
• Experience in leading and engaging a diverse membership population.
• Ability to direct programs through supervision of volunteers and staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, program development and fund-raising. 
• Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• CPR/First Aid/AED Certification required
• Possess a current accredited and nationally recognized certification in one or more of the following areas Personal Training, Lifeguard, Land or Water Group Exercise, Swim Instructor or Pilates Reformer.
• YMCA Team Leader or Multi-team/Branch Leader certification preferred
• Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols
• Annual Completion of YMCA Blood Borne Pathogens Training
• Annual Completion of YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention class
• Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor

Job Type: Full-Time Exempt

Pay Range: $40,000 - $45,000 Annually

Salary : $40,000 - $45,000