Director of Healthy Living, Sports, and Recreation

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Healthy Living, Sports and Recreation

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Position Type: Full-Time

Reports to: Branch Executive 

Full-Time Benefits:

• Retirement accounts (You can contribute at any time, but the Y will contribute 12% after two years of service with 1,000 hours in each of the two years)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Plans 
• Access to a MNsure Navigator
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts available
• Long and Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Complimentary nationwide 2 adult family membership to the Y
• Discounts on programs, summer camps, YMCA Camp Miller
• Paid time off (About 120 hours/ year and starting with 40 hours)
• Paid parental leave
• Subscription to the Calm app
• Bereavement leave
• Paid holidays
• Team member referral program
• Employee engagement and appreciation activities
• Growth and development opportunities 
• Free parking
• Leadership certification and related training offered and encouraged

Summary/Objective  

The Director of Healthy Living, Sports and Recreation is responsible for the Lake Superior YMCA’s Wellness Center, Youth Sports and Recreation programming; and the experiences for members, guests, and Y employees. The Director oversees personal training, group exercise classes, specialty fitness classes, coordination of Diabetes Prevention Programming, management of health/wellness, youth sports and recreation program staff, and department budget.

 

Our Culture

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming : we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

 

Essential Functions  

• Monitors the Wellness Center as members use the exercise equipment. 
• Motivates and educates members in leading healthy lifestyles. 
• Instructs members in strength training principles, training procedures, and exercise techniques. 
• Teaches members the proper and preferred use of all the strength training equipment. 
• Ensures maintenance of a neat, clean, and pleasant environment on the Wellness floor. 
• Hires, trains, and supervises the Lake Superior YMCA’s Wellness Center staff and interns. 
• Encourages constant growth of all wellness staff. 
• Understands the prevention, detection, and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, basic emergency procedures, and the legal and professional responsibilities of personal trainers, group exercise instructors, and wellness coaches. 
• Ensure safety of members, guests, and equipment in usage of Wellness Center. 
• Maintain ongoing, current, and diverse group exercise and fitness classes for members and guests to utilize. 
• Promotes personal training, clinics, events, classes, and all wellness related opportunities. 
• Creates marketing and communication material for all wellness programs in conjunction with the association’s Marketing staff. 
• Sets and manages the Sports & Wellness budgets for their respective branch. 
• Coordinating all Sports & Recreation programming including but not limited to (taekwondo, fencing, youth sports, adult leagues, clinics, Miracle League adaptive baseball, rock wall, Homerun Derby, etc.) 
• Oversees all league registration, marketing, communication with teams, schedules, equipment needs/set-up, and all other coordination tasks. 
• Help maintain neat and orderly sports & rec areas in the facility (gym, racquet courts, storage closets, rock wall, etc.). 
• Maintain online gym schedule remains up to date, manage all gym rentals, and manage all league roster and program participations forms. 
• Coordinates the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) including staffing, materials, recruitment, registration, and funding. Also oversees other specialty wellness programming.
• Plans, recruits, and implements regular fundraising events. 
• Assists in the Annual Campaign each year by educating staff and members on the mission of the Lake Superior YMCA as well as identifying potential donors. 
• Integrates the mission of the Y and follows the core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility into the healthy living aspect of job responsibilities.
• Fosters an inclusive environment appreciative of differences in the workplace. Meaningfully participate in and lead efforts to support the Y’s commitment to equity and diversity. 

YMCA Competencies  

• Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising. 
• Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. 
• Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. 
• Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. 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 Education and Experience  

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Health and Wellness, or other related fields of study. 
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in personal training and/or group exercise instructing. 
• Nationally accredited Personal Training Certification (ACE, AFAA, NETA, NSCF, ACSM, etc.). 
• Demonstrated ability to lead an individual/class and motivate others to achieve their fitness goals. 
• Demonstrated ability working with varying age groups and ability levels. 
• Must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job. 
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required within 60 days of employment. 
• Minimum of 2 year(s) prior experience supervising staff. 
• Minimum of 2 year(s) setting and managing a departmental budget. 
• Commitment of supporting principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action to achieve a diverse work environment. 

Preferred Education and Experience  

• Formal training in specialty class instruction (e.g., Kettlebell, TRX, Yoga, Indoor Cycling, Pilates, etc.)

Work Environment  

This job operates in an exercise area that includes workout machines, weights, treadmills, and other fitness products. The Director will have an office space that includes a desk, chair, computer, and basic office supplies. The Director will have access to other computer and office equipment in the building. 

Physical Demands  

Ability to conduct exercise and fitness classes, demonstrate proper exercises, and perform activities relating to fitness. Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting. Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds. The Director is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work  

This is a full-time exempt position. The Director will typically work weekdays between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. There may be times that hours are extended or shifted based on the needs of members, guests, and the branch.

Travel  

Travel is primarily local during the business day, with minimal out-of-the-area and/or overnight travel. 

Other Duties  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be able to successfully pass a background check. 

EEO Statement  

The Lake Superior YMCA (the Y) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Y