Health and wellness coordinator - heinrich

Job Details:

Job Location: Heinrich YMCA - Las Vegas, NV

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $16.25 - $17.25 Hourly

ABOUT THE YMCA:

Established locally in 1944, the YMCA of Southern Nevada is one of the region’s longest-serving and most-respected nonprofit organizations. We are committed to helping people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and income levels – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity and that no one is turned away due to the inability to pay. From childcare to senior programs; sports to education; fitness centers to chronic disease management; and swim lessons to feeding the hungry, the Y is truly for all in its cause of holistically strengthening the foundations of this community.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The YMCA of Southern Nevada is looking for a Health and Wellness Coordinator. Under the direction of the Health and Wellness Director you will provide support in managing wellness programs for members. You will promote and implement relationship building in programming, training and supervision. This is a part-time position at the Heinrich YMCA requiring 12 hours per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the management of all Wellness Programs at the branch with an emphasis on increasing the revenue streams of personal training and small group programs.
• Management of group classes, fitness assessments, equipment orientations, and special events.
• Supports the department director with coordination of the annual department budget and takes appropriate action to maintain fiscal soundness of the association and integrity of the department.
• Reviews and evaluates the class attendance, program enrollment and services provided by the wellness department and communicates findings to their supervisor.
• Develops new and innovative programs in the area of health & wellness, while targeting youth, adults, seniors and families with an emphasis on increased membership retention.
• Conducts wellness classes, programs and training of staff and volunteers of the department in the performance of their respective responsibilities.
• Supervises the Wellness Center by being attentive to all participants to protect their safety.
• Knows and enforces facility rules and requires suitable conduct from participants at all times.
• Cleans fitness equipment and maintains the cleanliness of the wellness area.
• 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 progression.
• Promotes and implements relationship building in all programming, training and supervision.
• Builds and maintains a high standard of customer service for all members.
• Coordinates special events including Healthy Kids Day, senior health fairs, family events, etc.
• Performs site supervisor/building supervisor responsibilities during tournaments and special events.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

ABUSE RISK MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS:

Follows employees and volunteers screening requirements and use screening instruments to screen for abuse risk. Provides employees and volunteers with on-going supervision and training related to abuse risk. Provides employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with youth. Requires employees and volunteers to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse Respond quickly to policy and procedure violations using the organization’s progressive disciplinary procedures. Responds seriously and confidentially to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors. Follows mandated reporting requirements. Communicates to all employees and volunteers the organization’s commitment to protect their consumers from abuse. Reports essential abuse risk management information to their supervisor, executive director, or human resources.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises 5-20 Wellness Staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training volunteers; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees and volunteers; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

END RESULT:

Provide safe, secure and educational wellness experience to membership to enhance the image of the YMCA in the community. Impact the overall effectiveness of the association's implementation of the YMCA mission to strengthen community through healthy living. Provide membership with quality services, programs, and leadership in the wellness area thus helping the association to achieve higher levels of membership retention.

WHY WORK HERE?

At the YMCA of Southern Nevada, we're committed to providing a superior work environment that offers challenges, flexibility, and fun. We have been repeatedly recognized as a Nevada Top Workplace by the Las Vegas Review Journal. As an employee you’ll receive the following benefits:

• Paid time off
• 10% Retirement Contribution* and access to our 403(b) retirement savings account
• Free YMCA Family Membership and program discounts
• Join a supportive team and organization
• Make a meaningful impact in your community

*Automatic retirement contributions are made to employees 21 years or older after contributing 1,000 hours of service in each of two years.

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 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. We are service driven: we go above and beyond to keep people coming back and apply a listen-first and solution-oriented approach to resolving conflicts. We are safety focused: we are proactive in keeping everyone safe and respond promptly to incidents as a team.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This job requires the following physical demands. Reasonable accommodation may be made. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Group fitness and/or personal training certification preferred. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Proficiency with standard business operations software and Microsoft office. American Red Cross CPR/ First Aid for Professional Rescuers Certification within 30 days of hire.