Join Our Mission-Driven Team as a Worksite Wellness Facility Director
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to lead our Worksite Wellness Facility as a Director at Downtown Norton's Y @ Work in Louisville, KY. As a critical component of our team, you will play a pivotal role in assisting individuals with behavior change in a healthier lifestyle through engagement, encouragement, coaching, and meaningful connections. If you have a passion for health and wellness, leadership, and community engagement, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
About the YMCA of Greater Louisville
The YMCA of Greater Louisville is a dynamic, mission-focused organization committed to improving health and strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. With a $50 million dollar association and a 3,000+ unit branch in downtown Louisville, we offer a range of programs and services that cater to diverse needs and interests. Our organization is dedicated to aggressive growth and excellence, and we are looking for talented professionals like you to join our team.
Job Summary
As the Worksite Wellness Facility Director, you will be responsible for directing efforts to increase member engagement, help members reach their health goals, and support relationship building through program development and oversight for the corporate facility as part of the Downtown YMCA. You will work closely with the Downtown Executive Director and CAO to implement ongoing tactics to engage new and returning members, support each in their health and wellness goals through innovative programs and services, and build relationships with the employer (Norton) and other stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Uphold the mission of the YMCA and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature.
- Serve as a role model and advocate of the YMCA Mission, Promise, Values, and Voice.
- Grow the current membership base from 300 to over 400 memberships.
- Implement health and wellness strategies that support the engagement and retention of existing members.
- Attend new hire orientations offered by the company to actively recruit new members to the wellness facility.
- Create a member-focused culture and model relationship-building skills in all interactions.
- Foster a climate of innovation and resolve problems to ensure member satisfaction.
- Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule, and direct staff and volunteers as needed.
- Review and evaluate staff performance.
- Teach classes and develop small group and 1-on-1 personal training programs.
- Develop member incentive programs and challenges, as well as educational opportunities to encourage usage and participation at the facility.
- Develop and direct high-quality wellness programs and services and member engagement initiatives that support branch and association mission, goals, and strategies.
- Develop, manage, and monitor the facility operating budget and meet or exceed budget targets.
- Take a leadership role in the Annual Giving Campaign and ongoing volunteer and donor cultivation.
- Participate in staff meetings and/or related meetings.
Requirements and Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or commensurate work experience in health/wellness preferred.
- Major accredited fitness certification from a reputable organization such as ACSM, NSCA, or ACE.
- Proven skills in the health and wellness field, financial development, fiscal management, program development, volunteer development, and community partnerships.
- Ability to nurture a high-performing team of staff and volunteers focused on relationship-building and member involvement.
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Strong leadership and excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to set the standards for and model exceptional member service and build a culture of member involvement and engagement in all staff.
- A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to work creatively and independently or as part of a team.
- Sound judgment and decision-making as well as problem-solving and interpersonal skills to relate to people of all socio-economic levels and diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to provide facility tours, travel locally to meetings, and stand for many hours at a time.
- Proven competencies in connecting with an economically, socially, and culturally diverse membership.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A strong, experienced background in group fitness classes with Trainer Level or Instructor Level certifications in multiple disciplines.
- The ability to teach classes, train instructors, and lead staff groups.
What We Offer
As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
- A competitive salary of $43,000 (based on experience).
- A comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, life insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid holidays, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
- A community-wide YMCA membership.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A dynamic and supportive work environment.
Our Culture and Values
At the YMCA of Greater Louisville, we are committed to creating a culture of inclusion, respect, and empathy. We value diversity and strive to create a work environment that is welcoming and supportive of all employees. Our core values include:
- Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Y's values.
- Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives.
- Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions.
- Inclusion: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
How to Apply
If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you!
Take the next step in your career and join our team as a Worksite Wellness Facility Director. Apply now and let's discuss how you can become a vital part of our success story.
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