Healthy Lifestyles Director, YMCA Wellness Programs
Overview
Lead wellness transformation as the Healthy Lifestyles Director at the Arlington-Mansfield YMCA. Own health and fitness programs serving thousands of members across Dallas, Texas. Direct Active Older Adults programming, staff recruitment, and community partnerships. Report directly to branch leadership and collaborate with public health and payer networks. This role uniquely blends hands-on instruction with strategic program growth.
What You'll Do10
- 1Launch and manage branch health and wellness programs, including Active Older Adults offerings, according to YMCA standards and safety procedures.
- 2Build referral networks with public health, physician, and payer communities to promote YMCA's Evidence-Based Programs.
- 3Recruit, hire, and supervise all wellness staff and volunteers, conducting quarterly performance reviews to maintain program quality.
- 4Develop and monitor the department budget to ensure financial stability, aligning expenditures with membership growth targets.
- 5Schedule and deliver wellness programming, acting as an instructor and personal trainer when needed.
- 6Design an annual calendar of events for seniors, including lunch and learns, mall walks, health fairs, and monthly bus trips.
- 7Boost member engagement and retention through targeted strategies and personalized wellness plans.
- 8Produce program materials, data reports, and promotional content to drive participation and visibility.
- 9Maintain fitness equipment and facilities, handling purchasing, repairs, and preventive upkeep.
- 10Lead the annual fundraising campaign and support committee initiatives, serving as a wellness ambassador.
Requirements9
- 1Bachelor's degree in kinesiology, physical education, recreation, or related field, or 2+ years in health/fitness.
- 2Group Exercise and Personal Training certifications, or the ability to earn within 3 months of hire.
- 32+ years of supervisory experience in health and wellness, with staff recruitment and training.
- 4Proficiency in staff supervision, including hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluation.
- 5Experience planning activities for senior adults, with a focus on physical, mental, and social health.
- 6Current CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid certifications, plus YMCA-required trainings.
- 7Strong interpersonal and communication skills for presentations and community outreach.
- 8Organized, detail-oriented, with budgeting and data management skills.
- 9Commitment to inclusion, diversity, and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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$52 - $57k per year
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