Fitness Director

Under the supervision of the Senior Program Director, the Healthy Living Director’s primary responsibility is to drive a transformative and engaging experience in health in wellness at the branch. Healthy Living Director will have an explicit focus on engaging with members through/but not limited to the fitness centers, group exercise, personal training and community and specialty health classes. This position, under the direction of the Senior Program Director, will require supervision of group exercise, personal trainers, and fitness floor staff. The position workflow will be determined by the individual branches' needs. In accordance with the policies, by-laws and constitution of the YMCA of Greater Boston, the Health and Wellness Director will support the successful execution of the YMCA of Greater Boston’s strategic imperatives to be a charity, partner, and employer of choice for years to come. The healthy living director will create a transformative Y Experience that builds loyal members, energizes employees and volunteers, inspires donors and stimulates growth and innovation. Education/Experience: Active, Nationally Accredited, Group Exercise Certification Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, or a related field from an accredited college or university. CPR/AED and First Aid certifications A minimum of 3 years’ experience in adult learning methods A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in work relating to group exercise, personal and group training, paid or volunteer required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to physically and verbally interact with members and staff. At times, be able to lift amounts up to 50 lbs. Skills and Competencies: Knowledge and experience of sales practices and overcoming objections Excellent knowledge of computers, MS Office (Word and Excel), Adobe InDesign, and Internet Explorer. Ability to learn new software and search techniques quickly. Excellent keyboard skills. Excellent written (spelling, punctuation and grammar) and verbal communication skills and communicating the value of belonging to the Y. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, problem solve and possess effective time management skills. Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing environments. Experience in developing highly engaging group exercise classes and offerings Knowledge of best practices related to group exercise and general health and wellness Ability to effectively motivate a team

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