Sports and Wellness Director

Sports And Wellness Director

Versailles YMCA Versailles, OH

Full-Time / Exempt $43,888-$46,000 / Annually

Position Summary :

Develops, organizes, and implements high quality YMCA Health & Wellness and Sports programs. Position is directly responsible for both Sports and Wellness Departments.

At the YMCA, 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 :

• Responsible for directing all sports programming at the Versailles branch (organized sports leagues, classes, camps, clinics). Reviews and evaluates the program enrollment, and services provided by the sports department.
• Proficient use of web-based operating systems to manage programs including program entry, scheduling, and communication.
• Works with YMCA of Greater Dayton Sports Task Team to ensure consistency with YMCA standards and best practices.
• Responsible for the recruitment, vetting and training of volunteer coaches for all sports.
• Directs sports referees and sports staff at the Versailles location for all sports leagues and programs.
• Must be present to ensure quality practices and games throughout the week, including game day Saturdays throughout the year.
• Directs fitness floor assistants, group exercise staff, and volunteers of the department in their respective responsibilities.
• Recruits, trains, and recognizes wellness and group exercise staff.
• Works with YMCA of Greater Dayton Health & Wellness and Seniors Task Team to ensure consistency with YMCA standards and best practices.
• Focused approach to small group training and personal training implementation plan resulting in higher participation rate in both program areas.
• Reviews and evaluates the program enrollment, and services provided by the wellness department and communicates findings to their supervisor.
• Identifies new and innovative programs in health and wellness, while targeting youth, adults, seniors, and families with an emphasis on increased membership retention.
• Orients new wellness staff and provides guidance and clarification of work duties and assignments.
• Supervises the fitness center areas by being attentive to all participants to protect their safety. Instructs members and participants on safe exercise techniques including but not limited to warm-up and stretching progression, aerobic conditioning, strength training, proper use of center equipment and workout routine.
• Maintains all equipment on fitness floor and group exercise space ensuring safety and proper upkeep.
• Provides fitness orientations for members looking for guidance and direction to meet their fitness goals.
• Instructs group exercise classes based on personal experience and need of the YMCA.
• Facilitates annual and quarterly wellness programming including member challenges, Move2Lose, and other Fee-based Fitness programming.
• Ensure cleanliness of fitness center through daily cleaning checklist and equipment maintenance plan.
• Provides leadership and support to Annual Campaign and volunteer committees as needed.
• Develops and manages annual budget ensuring financial success of department and thus the YMCA.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

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