Healthy Aging Lead at Woodfin YMCA

ABOUT US  

At the YMCA of Western North Carolina, we look for individuals passionate about giving back to the community and helping people. We bring our mission and core values to life through our culture: We are welcoming: by being open to all. We are genuine: by valuing you and embracing your individuality. We are hopeful: by believing in you and your potential. We are nurturing: by supporting 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.

The YMCA of WNC is committed to strengthening the foundations of community through programming that supports youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Our programs nurture the greatness in every child, promote well-being throughout the community, and give back to our neighbors in need.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Healthy Aging Lead, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional and outstanding service to all members, guests, and program participants. You will be responsible for complete performance of implemented wellness strategies to include outreach and partnership with local professionals to provide educational services to members and guests. As a Healthy Aging Lead, you are instrumental in serving members through wellness programs as well as operational responsibilities of the Wellness department. They must perform program responsibilities in accordance with the policies, goals, values, and mission established by the YMCA of WNC.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Models inclusive behaviors and embraces all dimensions of diversity
• Supports service line/department in actively working toward association-level objectives, as measured by identified goals/KPIs
• Serves as a good steward of association resources
• Create partnerships with local professionals.
• Coordinate with resources and partnerships to develop and schedule Healthy Aging events.
• Ensures quality programming with regard to Healthy Aging events.
• Constantly assess the wants and needs of members and the community to ensure impactful programming.
• Ensures proper implementation of wellness policies and procedures.
• Completes and evaluates post-program surveys to help guide and direct future programming.
• Creates and promotes a member-focused culture and models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions by completing engagement tasks required by the department.
• Assists leadership with planning and implementation of wellness events at the YMCA.
• Assists leadership with special projects or administrative work as assigned.
• Supports the recruitment and retention of members by implementing wellness strategies.
• Enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• CPR and First Aid certification is required within 90 days of hire
• Personal trainer or group exercise certifications are preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Attention to detail, with a consistently high level of responsiveness and follow-up.
• Must have the ability and patience to instruct classes while using effective communication and human relations skills to handle situations with people of all socioeconomic levels.
• Ability to teach and explain information to members.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to constantly and quickly move to various locations in and around the entire facility
• Be able to lift 25 pounds or more.
• Physically perform all CPR and First Aid skills and/or assist as needed in emergency situations
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Bend or stoop to reach various height levels.

The YMCA of Western North Carolina is committed to equal opportunity in terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, faith, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.