Job Description

The Carondelet Park Rec Complex is in search of a motivated individual to take on the role of Health and Wellness Director. Job Description

The Gateway Region YMCA is one of the leading nonprofit charitable organizations in the St. Louis metropolitan region, with a focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving health and well-being, and supporting and serving our neighbors. For more than 170 years, the Y’s mission has been to put Christian principles into practice through programs designed to build healthy spirits, minds and bodies for all. We do that by being the center of communities, serving more than 260,000 individuals annually through 25 traditional Y facilities located in St. Louis City, eight Missouri counties and six Illinois counties, as well as YMCA Trout Lodge and YMCA Camp Lakewood, the YMCA Community Development Branch, and our Washington University Campus Y Branch. We aspire to be a safe place by promoting belonging for all. We are a growing and exciting organization where you can flourish, and we would love for you to join us! Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
• One to two years related experience preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Full Compensation Package (when applicable):

• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after 2 years of full-time employment
• 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
• Free household membership to YMCA nationwide
• Discounts on YMCA programs
• Discounts on YMCA Childcare

Essential Functions

• Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs staff and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information, may organize and schedule program registrations. May review and process program scholarship applications.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
• Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
• Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events.
• Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
• May assist with Program Committee meetings.
• Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation
• Fulfill the mission, vision and values of the YMCA through excellent customer service, creative problem solving, decision-making and stewardship of YMCA resources.
• Fundraise for YMCA programs, including World Service, United Way, Annual Campaign and related events.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Dependable, punctual, organized and creative.
• Able to instruct clients and members in a noncompetitive, non-intimidating manner.
• Energetic, enthusiastic and motivational.
• A good physical example and role model for a fit and healthily lifestyle.
• Professional manner and appearance.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and kinesiology.
• Ability to maintain a steady growth in program services with high percentage of returning participants.
• Ability to oversee the administration of program services rendering purposeful and coordinated program.
• Good public relations, sound financial conditions, and good equipment management.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.

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