YMCA Looking for Director Of Fitness And Health Programming at Maine Full Time

Job Description

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The Director of Fitness and Health Programming is a key position at the Bangor Region YMCA, a leading nonprofit in Maine committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Director of Fitness and Health Programming oversees the Y’s group fitness and evidence-based programing, understanding its impact on the lives of all who live in the Greater Bangor Region. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Qualifications

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• Two to three years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology, Master’s degree preferred.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification required.
• Trainings to be completed before start of duties include Child Abuse Prevention, Blood borne Pathogens, Workplace Violence, Sexual Harassment, and Elder Abuse.
• Holds current and relevant group exercise and personal training certifications or is willing to obtain within three months of hire.
• ACSM Clinical Exercise Physiologist, ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist, and/or NASM Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist preferred
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Experience in exercise testing preferred
• Experience in Cardiac Rehabilitation preferred.

Essential Functions

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• Directs, instructs and supervises high quality evidence-based programs to meet the needs of the community and to fulfill YMCA objectives.
• Supervises the Group Exercise Specialist to ensure high quality group exercise programs meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
• Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events.
• Develop and manage department budget. Demonstrate sound fiscal management skills.
• Supervises and assists the Training Manager with coverage of personal and small group training sessions/programs.
• Supervises and assists the Health and Wellness Clinical Specialist by conducting some evidence-based program classes.
• Leads and works with Senior Team to develop and implement a corporate wellness program.
• Conduct regular in-service trainings for staff & volunteers reviewing department protocols, emergency procedures, and customer service objectives.
• Establishes new program activities and works with community partners to expand programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• Develops and maintains relationships with important healthcare figures in the region.
• Effectively communicates member status back to referring providers.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs instructors and volunteers as needed.
• Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Works closely with the Director of Grants and provides stories, statistics, budget numbers etc. for the writing of and reporting out of grants.
• Assist with design and implementation of a marketing plan to increase enrollments in Wellness programs.
• Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events. Closely monitors the cleanliness and condition of all fitness facilities.
• Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
• Acts as a role model for the values of caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility in dealings with staff, members, and children.
• Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
• Keeps all equipment needed for programs in good working condition and purchases new equipment within the parameters of a yearly budget.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Programs Operations Officer and other Sr. Team Members.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

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Mission Advancement : Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration : Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness : Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth : Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. 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.

Required Certifications

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• Two to three years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology, Master’s degree preferred.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification required.
• Holds current and relevant group exercise and personal training certifications or is willing to obtain within three months of hire.
• ACSM Clinical Exercise Physiologist, ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist, and/or NASM Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist preferred

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