Wellness Center Program Coordinator - Youth Wellness Programs

Wellness Center Program Coordinator – Youth Wellness Programs

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This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. A Wellness Center Program Coordinator follows the YMCA of the USA’s Health and Fitness guidelines and is responsible for the coordination of specialty wellness programs offered through our Wellness Center. This particular Wellness Center Program Coordinator is focused on youth wellness programs delivered in our Wellness Center, and requires someone who is passionate about youth development and health.

• Coordinates at least one of our specialized wellness programs offered in our Wellness Center, such as adaptive wellness or youth wellness programs.
• Oversees the full development, planning, instruction and administration of assigned special programs, ensuring that program information is communicated clearly and consistently across all platforms and is delivered to the Marketing Department in a timely manner for promotion.
• Plans programs seasonally and at least 3 months in advance, including schedules, staffing, supply needs, and space usage.
• Identifies trends, opportunities, and needs within the special population and recommends new classes or program adjustments.
• Ensures program areas are appropriately prepared, set up, and maintained in a timely manner and to Y standards.
• Identifies, trains and mentors staff involved in the special programs, ensuring they are equipped to deliver safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate experiences.
• Coordinates substitutes for special program delivery as needed, maintaining smooth program operations.
• Maintains proper records, documentation and communication with supervisors, families and Y staff.
• Creates a safe environment in which all individuals feel welcomed and respected; builds relationships with and among members and program participants.
• Enforces the highest standards of youth protection at all times, ensuring strict adherence to YMCA youth safety policies.
• Monitors member behavior and program spaces to ensure safety, positive conduct and adherence to YMCA Code of conduct and policies.
• Serves as point of contact and assigned specialty program representative for the Y.
• This position does not directly supervise employees; however, it does serve as a mentor to other employees on the Wellness Center floor, assisting with onboarding, training and oversight.
• Provides encouragement and expertise for the members in support of their health and well-being goals.
• Exercises sound judgment when monitoring the Wellness Center as members use the equipment to ensure their general safety and equipment function; enforces all member codes of conduct, rules and policies including, but not limited to age restrictions, dress codes, language and proper use of YMCA equipment and facilities.
• Takes professional initiative to offer information and guidance to members utilizing the Wellness Center, and to support program innovation.
• Promotes personal training and additional YMCA health and wellness services and programs.
• Maintains proper records and paperwork, responds to member questions and seeks out additional information when needed.
• Exercises sound judgment in relationship to member safety and injuries.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Maintains required CECs and relevant certifications; completes all required trainings by the scheduled due dates.
• Sets precedent within limits and/or administers operating rules and procedures under management guidance.
• Performs troubleshooting using professional judgment to select from multiple known alternatives.
• Must be attentive to details, able to work with and meet deadlines, and take initiative to develop and update programs and processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• At least 2-½ years of relevant work experience in a fitness related field, including communicating effectively instructing…