Wellness Director

As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state. At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone – especially children – experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities. Nature and Scope The Wellness Director will successfully lead a team and plan, administer, and evaluate all wellness-related programming and design and implement the branch wellness and group exercise programs. Responsibilities Develop and implement a plan for the wellness and group exercise program growth and alignment with branch budget, goals, and association initiatives. Assume responsibility for overall supervision of all wellness and group exercise programs. Effectively manage budgets and hold staff accountable for high-quality results using formal process to measure progress. Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule, supervise, and evaluate the Wellness Department, including employees and volunteers. Develop and implement a plan to attract and recruit new members and corporate partnerships. Conduct pilots for new programs; develop plans and manage best practices through engagement of the staff team. Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Will become trained in Weight Loss for Life curriculum and be able to support coaches and to assist in leading group sessions. Foster a climate of innovation. Monitor progress toward branch’s goals by running and reviewing all necessary reports. Lead the Y’s presence at community outreach, including the "WHY IT MATTERS" campaign. Coordinate marketing efforts to maximize enrollments and provide ongoing support to the Director on related issues. Qualifications – Requirements Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, physical education, exercise psychology, behavioral science, or a health-related field. 3+ years experience in the wellness field OR 5+ years of experience in the wellness field. 1+ years of supervisory responsibilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to recognize and implement safety standards in all program activities. Strong Human Relations and Conflict Management skills. Ability to effectively communicate and manage information to program participants, community leaders, and volunteers and staff of all ages. Proficient knowledge of computers, various technology, and applications. Ability to multitask, work independently, problem‑solve and effectively manage time. Must be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, completion of Child Abuse Prevention, Working with Program Volunteers, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training. Must be knowledgeable about fitness-related issues including but not limited to aerobic vs. anaerobic exercise, nutrition, benefits of exercise, and injury‑prevention. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, physical education, exercise psychology, behavioral science, or a health-related field. Current national group exercise/personal training certification from one of the national organizations, which are recognized by Y of the USA, e.g., ACE, ACSM, AFAA, or NETA. 5+ years of wellness program experience. 2+ years of supervisory experience. YMCA Team Leader certification. Prior program and people management experience. Budget management and program start-up experience. THE COACH APPROACH® knowledge. Background Check and Certifications Must pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening, motor vehicle record (MVR) and reference check according to company policy. Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship. Must be able to obtain within 30 days of hire: Child Abuse Prevention, Working with Program Volunteers, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Location Ed Isakson / Alpharetta YMCA Additional Information Explore your potential, grow your career, and make a difference with the Y. Become a part of something bigger today! 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