Health & Wellness Manager

Health & Wellness Manager

The Health & Wellness Manager is responsible for creating an environment that supports physical, mental and emotional health. They will provide programming, events and activities that focus on building youth attitudes and skills that support healthy decision-making, physical literacy and emotional well-being. Through this programming the Health & Wellness Manager will help youth develop leadership skills, build character, overcome obstacles and combat stereotypes.

Responsibilities include compiling resources, information, and data to address current and future trends in the area of Health & Wellness (physical, mental and emotional). They will create and manage an annual calendar of Health & Wellness events that supports program goals and member needs. They will facilitate programs such as Passport to Manhood, SMART Girls, SMART Moves, UPS Road Code and Triple Play (daily challenges, healthy habits, social recreation). They will manage All Starts sports leagues for assigned Club site and maintain the gym and social recreation spaces, equipment and materials.

The Health & Wellness Manager will develop and implement diverse opportunities/activities that provide access to local professionals and resources in the areas of physical, mental and emotional wellbeing (i.e. healthy eating, community service, sports teams etc.). They will create engaging health and wellness events and activities that engage the community. They will develop Triple Play Leadership Clubs, following BGCA guidance and requirements. They will participate in community athletic events as well as events that support mental and emotional well-being.

They will develop meaningful relationships with youth to help discover their interests and advance them through their Health & Wellness experience. They will develop and cultivate relationships with schools, colleges, community organizations, agencies, and resources in or around the community that can support our Health & Wellness program. In partnership with the Academic Success & Workforce Readiness Managers, they will ensure youth participating in sport leagues maintain required academic standards.

They will serve as both an advocate and coordinator between Clubs' Health & Wellness program and potential community partners (supermarkets, sports teams/professionals, schools/colleges, corporations etc.) to develop field trips, volunteer engagement, curriculum partnerships and more. They will take participating members on field trips where they can learn about Health & Wellness career paths and see skills they've learned in action. They will develop opportunities to involve Club parents/guardians, community leaders and others from the local community in the Health & Wellness program.

They will work with colleagues to integrate health & wellness into other programs. In partnership with the Club Director, they will recruit and utilize volunteers to support the Health & Wellness program. In partnership with the Club Director and other leadership, they will proactively attract, recruit and onboard new members. They will manage, execute and report on activity for Health & Wellness grants; facilitate staff training on grant requirements.

They will evaluate Health & Wellness programming on a continual basis, including tracking outcome metrics; verify that programs/activities respond to member needs and address gender and cultural diversity. They will work with Club leadership to ensure members are receiving healthy, well-rounded snacks/meals. They may oversee special programs and/or events and/or participate in the implementation of organization wide events. They will operate all programs within the policies, procedures and operational hours established by BGCH. They will transport youth in BGCH vehicles as required.

Leadership includes establishing and maintaining relationships with schools, parents and other agencies to support our members in Health & Wellness. They will provide coaching and training to staff ensuring quality program, succession planning and positive relationships and camaraderie. They will plan, implement and promote Club programs including scheduling games for organized sports, coordinating competitions/contests, ensuring a robust Health & Wellness program and developing and overseeing a range of activities. They will provide game-day supervision of home contests, tournaments and exhibitions. They will establish and maintain standards of conduct and practice rules for all Club athletes and coaches.

Strategic planning includes contributing to operational strategic planning, providing perspective on Health & Wellness programming and employee development needs to support strategic direction. They will identify and evaluate opportunities to improve programs and systems within BGCH to ensure they meet Club member needs and motivate effective performance of staff. They will develop recommendations for implementation and modification of procedures and programs to the Club Director and all others associated with BGCH.

Resource management includes controlling expenditures against budget for all Health & Wellness programming, events, resources, etc. They will manage and maintain equipment, materials and resources for Health & Wellness programming. They will research, evaluate and propose new equipment, games and resources to enhance the program. They will work with Development to identify funding sources and grant opportunities. They will ensure a healthy and safe environment in compliance with all regulatory requirements. They will ensure a productive work environment that encourages positive, effective working relationships and open communications, and is respectful of the gender and cultural diversity of Club staff, volunteers and members. They will recruit, onboard and manage staff and volunteers for Health & Wellness programming. They will support staff career development, identifying opportunities for training and skill building within budget limits.

Partnership development includes developing collaborative partnerships with other Clubs, consultants and vendors, as well as youth serving, professional and/or nonprofit organizations, to maintain professional visibility and credibility within the community. In partnership with Club leadership, they will build a network of stakeholders and partners who can provide knowledge, skills development and experiential learning opportunities for members.

Marketing and public relations includes developing and maintaining public relations to promote awareness of the Club and stimulate interest Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford.

Relationships include maintaining close contact with the Club Director as well as colleagues, Club members, to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions, instruct, and advise/counsel. They will maintain contact with other Clubs, vendors, consultants, organizations, government agencies and others to achieve objectives, manage costs, share information and resolve problems.

Supervisory responsibility includes supervising all part-time Health & Wellness YDPs at their assigned Club. In the absence of the Club Director and Academic Success or Workforce Readiness Manager, the Health & Wellness Manager may be asked to supervise the facility and all staff until such time the Club Director or Academic Success & Workforce Readiness Managers return to work.

Expected hours of work include September – early June: Monday through Friday 12:00pm to 8:00pm (schedule will be adjusted to accommodate required weekend hours during sports season). Late June – August: Monday through Friday eight hours between 8:00am to 6:00pm as designated by supervisor. Occasional morning and/or evening and weekend work will be required as job duties demand. Work may require local and occasional distant overnight travel.

Equal opportunity employer. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

Other duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience is mandatory. Two or more years of experience in a leadership position working with youth, experience in the area of recreational activities preferred. Experience developing lesson plans, activities and/or curriculum. Demonstrated experience planning, implementing, coaching and evaluating sports, fitness and recreation programs. Proficient computer skills- Microsoft Office, email, internet research, social media. Group leadership skills with an understanding of group dynamics and classroom management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to support interaction with diverse audience. Working knowledge of budget preparation, control and management preferred. Organized and able to manage details efficiently and effectively. Ability and skills necessary to conceptualize and translate ideas into results. Bi-lingual in English and Spanish and plus. PSL endorsement on a valid CT driver's license is required or must be obtained within six months of employment.