Lead Health & Wellness Specialist en YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids

Description

OUR CULTURE:

Guiding Principles describe our behaviors to support our organization’s work throughout its life in all circumstances, irrespective of changes in goals, strategies, and leadership. Our Guiding Principles are as follows: We CULTIVATE-We grow staff and volunteer leaders who will be stewards of the Y mission, resources, and opportunities. We OWN-We think long-term and act on behalf of the organization, beyond our own team. We WELCOME-We are inclusive of all people and all communities. We SERVE-We provide timely and excellent service to members, volunteers, community, and each other. We LEARN-We are never done learning and always seek to improve. We are curious about new possibilities and act to explore them. We UNITE-We work together to achieve big goals and speak as one voice. We RESPECT-We treat others with kindness and speak positively about other people in all situations. We PLAY-We celebrate, appreciate, and have fun!

The YMCA of Great Grand Rapids utilizes a Membership By Design framework, which is a member involvement and community building model for YMCAs across the country. All staff members—front-line, management, full- and part-time—and volunteers have a role to play in member engagement. These responsibilities can be broken into six steps:

1. Enrollment: Staff and volunteers encourage potential members to enroll in programs and activities that meet their needs.
2. Satisfaction: Staff and volunteers ask members continually about their satisfaction with a program or activity, track responses, listen to suggestions, and respond promptly in a manner consistent with the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
3. Relationship Building: Staff and volunteers are open, friendly, and approachable to all YMCA members and participants. Staff and volunteers initiate interaction with and between members.
4. Education and Conversion: Staff and volunteers know about and share their knowledge of the YMCA, its programs, its policies, its mission, its values, and how it benefits members and the community.
5. Volunteerism and Leadership: Staff and volunteers create opportunities for members to volunteer in their areas of interest, and they ask members to do so whenever appropriate.
6. Ownership: Staff and volunteers encourage members to “own” the YMCA, using words such as “we,” “us,” and “our association” (and actions that match those words) to include members as well as staff and volunteers.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lead Health & Wellness Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Cardiovascular and Strength facility areas, including the management of the equipment, supervision and scheduling of the employees, operations of the Health & Wellness desk, providing one-on-one wellness services to members, developing fitness routines that satisfy member goals, and the development and implementation of the health and wellness programs. This position has an alternating A & B week schedule and  will include early mornings, evening, and weekend responsibilities, as needed. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists with the day-to-day operations of the Health & Wellness department
• Recommends educational and therapeutic programs to members
• Implements the YMCA Personal Fitness program
• Conducts fitness testing and evaluates members
• Administers fitness center orientations
• Remains current with advances in the Health & Wellness field
• Participates as Manager on Duty weekly and on a weekend rotation
• Participates as a volunteer in the community at health fairs and special events
• Monitors monthly budget and year-end forecast for all program areas
• Assists with annual YMCA campaigns and special events
• Coordinates the cleaning and maintenance of all fitness equipment
• Supervises staff in the Health & Wellness department
• Assists with the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the department
• Supports the Association’s policies and applicable laws
• Assists staff in identifying and meeting all development needs with action plans built into the next fiscal year budget
• Assists with the annual evaluations
• Helps fill staff vacancies in accordance with established Association policies
• Aides in the interviewing, hiring, and training of employees; plans, assigns, and directs work; rewards and disciplines employees; addresses complaints and resolves problems
• Addresses complaints and resolves problems
• Enforces safety standards
• Follows emergency procedures
• Organizes and participates in activities as needed
• Disciplines and initiates measures to control behavior in programs
• Sets up equipment as needed
• Maintains all areas in clean, presentable fashion

Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids.

COMPENSATION

$16.43 - $20.54 ; Non-Exempt; Part Time (up to 25 hours/week)

BENEFITS:

• Free YMCA Individual Membership
• 12% retirement contribution upon eligibility, learn more here.
• 403(b) retirement savings account
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program and resources for you and your family
• Community Discounts, and more!

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or university; one to three years of fitness related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Expertise in Health & Wellness and the ability to communicate and motivate others about the Health & Wellness programs. Must be able to instruct group fitness activities and have experience doing so. Past supervisory experience preferred. Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles. Working knowledge of computers and experience with a variety of software applications. YMCA experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (required)
• First Aid Certification required within the first 60 days
• AED Certification required within the first 60 days
• Blood Borne Pathogen training
• State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT)
• National Group Fitness Instructor Certification

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

TRAVEL

0-5% of local travel within the state of Michigan; occasional out-of-state travel may be required for educational conferences or training.