Wellness Coordinator

Description

POSITION SUMMARY 

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.  The Wellness Coordinator at the Bloomington-Normal YMCA supports the Director of Wellness in overseeing wellness and fitness programming, department operations, and the day-to-day success of the Wellness team. This position provides leadership and guidance to Wellness Team Members, including Wellness Attendants, Personal Trainers, and Instructors, while helping foster a welcoming and engaging experience for members. The Wellness Coordinator also serves as a member of the association’s Operations Team,  contributing to cross-departmental collaboration and the effective operation of the YMCA. 

YMCA MISSION AND CORE VALUES 

The mission of the YMCA is to put Christian principles into practice through programs, services, and relationships that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The Core Values of the YMCA are Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. At the Bloomington-Normal YMCA we are a team of employees dedicated to advancing the mission and values of the YMCA through service and support of all members in our unique community. 

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. 

REQUIRED YMCA COMPETENCIES 

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys 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. 

Relationships: Builds authentic relationships in the service of enhancing individual and team performance to support the Y’s work.

Communication: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a manner that reflects a true understanding of the needs of the audience. 

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Programmatic 

1. Ensure high quality programs through innovative program development, evaluation, and ongoing training of staff. 

2. Facilitate the organization, management, and operation of high quality programs in the areas of health/wellness. 

3. Champion a culture of best-in-class program quality and experience in all assigned areas, including on- and off-site programs, community partnerships and events. 

4. Enforces safety plans for all programming areas and ensure all safety standards are followed by team members. 

5. Assists in the expansion of programming within the department as defined by the Director of Wellness. 

Operational 

6. Assists in the day-to-day operations of the department. 

7. Communicates group fitness class adjustments with the Director of Wellness and utilizes relevant technology to communicate changes with impacted members. 

8. Ensure a culture of inclusion that builds and celebrates diversity within the Y and our community. 

9. Supervises the wellness areas through the lens of risk management in accordance with the YMCA’s best practices and insurance requirements. 

10. Assists the Director of Wellness with maintenance of staff records in accordance with all regulatory agencies and the YMCA. 

11. Maintains current knowledge of membership and branch promotions and assists in communicating those promotions to wellness staff. 

12. Maintains current knowledge of wellness trends to provide effective information to participants. 

Supervisory 

13. Manages the wellness attendants with scheduling shifts, onboarding through training, develops attendants on a professional level, and engages with team members.

14. Review and evaluate staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals, foster staff engagement and development. 

15. Assists the Director of Wellness with staff performance appraisals as needed. 

16. Utilize YMCA tools and standards in completing and administering performance evaluations and individual development plans. 

17. Develop and lead strategies to ensure team members connect with each other and other YMCA team members to foster a sense of community and servant leadership. 

18. Intentionally and continuously strives to promote a culture that values and strengthens diversity and inclusion. 

19. Attends staff meetings and assists the Director of Wellness in leading professional growth opportunities for the wellness staff. 

20. Demonstrates and upholds the YMCA’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and

Responsibility at all times. 

21. All other duties as assigned and determined by departmental need. 

NECESSARY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS 

1. Demonstrated experience training and development of staff and volunteers. 

2. Ability to effectively work/interact with diverse populations. 

3. Computer literacy including knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, email and database management. 

4. Time management. 

5. Ability to successfully obtain certification in CPR/AED and First Aid. 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS 

1. Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Sport Management, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health Promotion, or equivalent. 

2. Background and experience teaching group exercise classes. 

3. Group Fitness Certification and/or Personal Training Certification through a nationally recognized and/or accredited organization (YMCA of the USA, ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NASM, etc.). 

4. Supervisory experience of employees. 

5. Communication proficiency in Spanish, both verbal and written. 

6. Fun, creative, and imaginative mind desired to continue wellness and fitness growth trajectory. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

1. Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor), while maintaining alertness for extended periods of time. 

2. Possible exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids. 

3. Lifting and/or assisting children up to 50 pounds in weight. 

4. Lifting/carrying supplies weighing up to 20 pounds. 

5. Bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking. 

6. Ability to concisely and effectively communicate. 

7. Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency. 

8. Extended use of a computer.

9. Due to the nature of programming, work schedule can be cyclical with intensity being greater some weeks/months than others. As such, adjusting hours to accommodate the needs of the job are acceptable and weekend work may be required. 

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND REQUIRED TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS

The Bloomington-Normal YMCA adheres to the strictest regulations pertaining to Child Abuse Prevention and requires all staff and volunteers to complete Child Abuse Prevention Training at time of hire and on an annual basis. Other required trainings and certifications, provided by the YMCA during on-boarding or within the first 60 days of employment, include: Illinois Mandated Reporter Certification, Illinois Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Training, CPR/AED/First Aid certification, and OSHA training including Bloodborne Pathogens.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Bloomington-Normal YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

For a full listing of employee benefits, please visit: https://bnymca.org/our-ymca/our-team/work-at-the-y