Fitness Director - Tri County YMCA

Fitness Director - Tri County YMCA

Tri County YMCA - Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

Overview

Salary Range $48,000.00 - $49,000.00 Salary Position Type Full Time

Description

General Functions:

Under the direction of the Executive Director and in accordance with Association policies, the Fitness Director is responsible for the planning, development, supervision and administration of all fitness and wellness programming at the branch, as well as, staffing and quality of local corporate wellness fitness classes. The Fitness Director will oversee the development and implementation of innovative curriculum and activities, supervise, develop, coach and train staff to ensure that participant's development occurs in a fun, healthy and safe environment, and ensure program outcomes are consistently achieved.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Administer all aspects of youth, adult, corporate and senior fitness & wellness programs, including but not limited to group exercise classes, personal training, and fitness center programming.
2. Responsible for recruitment and training of fitness & wellness staff, as well as planning continuous training and development programs for staff to ensure high quality job performance.
3. Develop a collaborative working approach with the branch Membership Director, as fitness is a primary driver of membership goals, retention, and satisfaction.
4. In collaboration with the Association Healthy Living Director, ensure that local offsite fitness classes are adequately staffed and of high quality.
5. As needed, demonstrate and lead exercise, coach and assist with exercise activities/classes, conduct wellness orientations.
6. Keep accurate records of all fitness staff certifications.
7. Responsible for strict adherence to all YMCA of Greater Waukesha County department policies and procedures related to safety, rules, and other regulations.
8. Role model a high degree of professionalism as a supportive and creative contributor to the branch leadership staff team.
9. Demonstrate strong fiscal stewardship through the development and monitoring of the approved annual budget with recommended adjustments.
10. Participate and recruit staff, members, vendors, and program participants in financial development efforts such as the Annual Community Support Campaign.
11. Perform all other duties assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

1. Must have a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent of education, certifications and experience with a minimum of 2 years of successful group exercise program development and fitness center experience that includes staff management.
2. Personal training certification or successful development of program is preferred.
3. Candidate should have a positive history of leadership in the areas of staff, volunteer and program development, fiscal budgeting and management and operational procedures as well as good written and verbal communication skills.
4. Additional skills include the ability to motivate a diverse population that includes all fitness levels.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees in accordance with the organization's policies, mission, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance; and addressing and resolving issues.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to demonstrate and lead a wide variety of exercise classes and moves, coach and assist members on equipment, conduct wellness orientations, stand, walk bend and reach and lift for extended periods of time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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