The Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA is looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Health and Wellness Director to lead our health and wellness programs and inspire our members to live their healthiest lives. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Health and Wellness Director at the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA serves others by intentionally welcoming, connecting, and supporting them and inviting them to get involved and give back to the community. He/She directs health and wellness promotion, retention, and program activities, including Active Older Adults programs.
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develops, implements, and manages branch health and wellness programs, complying with all Association standards and safety procedures.
- Establishes relationships with public health, physician, payer communities and other referral networks to enhance awareness of and referrals to YMCA’s Evidence-Based Program.
- Serves as a liaison, ambassador, and advocate for YMCA’s Evidence-Based Programs within public health, physician and payer communities.
- Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises all health and wellness program staff and volunteers; evaluates staff regularly to ensure program quality and consistency.
- Manages department budget to ensure financial stability.
- Monitors daily operations to adhere to all YMCA health and safety standards and policies.
- Maintains accurate records of staff certifications.
- Employs strategies to increase member engagement and member retention.
- Creates and schedules all wellness programming. Performs duties of a fitness instructor and personal trainer as needed.
- Plans, develops, promotes, and implements programs for active older adults that promote physical, mental, and social health.
- Creates an annual schedule of events for active older adults to include but not limited to lunch and learns, mall walks, senior health fair, holiday events, and monthly bus trips.
- Employs strategies to increase member engagement and member retention.
- Develops, produces, and disseminates appropriate program information in order to promote health and wellness to the public and to current members.
- Provides data and reports on assigned programs in support of the planning process of the branch and Association.
- Maintains fitness equipment and facilities, including purchasing recommendations, maintenance and repairs.
- Maintains relationships with staff, volunteers, and community partners; provides staff leadership for the annual fundraising campaign and other committees as assigned.
- Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
- All other duties as assigned
