Health And Fitness Manager - Group Exercise

MCGAW YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Health and Fitness Manager – Group Exercise

Department: Membership/Healthy Living

Classification: Exempt Full or Part-time: Full Time

Reports to: Member Experience Director Revision Date: 1/28/2021

MCGAW YMCA MISSION & COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

Mission Statement: The McGaw YMCA, an open membership association, inspires growth in spirit, mind, and body through programs and services for all in our diverse community.

Diversity Vision: The McGaw YMCA will be known for practicing inclusion by valuing the diversity of all people within our association and the communities we serve. Consistent with our association’s vision, we seek candidates for the Group

Fitness Manager position who share our commitment to diversity, have demonstrated their commitment in their professional lives, and will help to support our on-going diversity and inclusion initiative efforts.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Member Experience Director or designated supervisor, the Health and Fitness Manager will run all aspects of the Group and Water Exercise programs in our buildings, virtually and out in the community. This includes the hiring and supervision of Group Exercise Instructors, scheduling Group Exercise classes to meet the needs and demands of our diverse membership. This position will be responsible for leading and coaching their staff team in the delivery of an outstanding member experience. This position’s time is split between instructing, supervising, planning and implementing as well as administrative work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Employee Supervision and Support

? Recruit, select, employ, lead and engage a strong, diverse, and capable team of staff to deliver innovative high- quality classes and programs.

? Follows YMCA procedures for interviewing, hiring, payroll and performance management

? Maintains accurate and compliant personnel files for each staff

? Conducts regular 1:1 staff check-ins and staff team meetings. Attends all staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.

? Assists in providing continuing education, workshops and safety training for staff

? Develops meaningful methods to motivate, recognize, grow and reward instructors

? Responsible for updating and maintaining communication between staff and leadership, as well as ensuring consistent member messaging, Y voice and cross-promotional class announcements

? Solicits member feedback, addresses concerns and resolves issues to build a relational and retention-oriented member experience

Knowledge
? Possesses a thorough understanding of group exercise programming and the importance of building, connecting and motivating community through the group exercise experience

? Demonstrates collaboration across departments in linking group exercise participation to the greater member experience, benefits and programming portfolio

? Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the fields of health, fitness, group exercise and wellness programming

? Leads by example with strong credentials and effective instructing capacities

Scheduling/Programming

The McGaw YMCA enforces its policies and practices to prevent child abuse. The McGaw YMCA will not tolerate the mistreatment or abuse of youth in its programs. All reports of suspicious or inappropriate behavior with youth or an allegation of abuse will be taken seriously.

? Coordinates and directs scheduling of group exercise personnel and assumes/ensures coverage of designated programs and areas

? Develops and maintains accurate class schedules across communication mediums and portals

? Assists in organizing, planning and promotion group exercise events and special programs

? Participates in the planning and running of YMCA community and family events

? Creates, selects and administers the correct programming for our membership, ensuring group exercise classes are available for all ages, interests and fitness levels

? Maximizes space utilization by actively programming and dynamically managing assigned fitness spaces

? Generates supplemental programming through small and specialized group fitness opportunities

Evaluation
? Collects and analyzes class attendance, cost metrics and key performance indicators to present trends and recommendations

? Addresses lower-performing classes on a monthly basis to change instructor, time or format to affect greater attendance and result

? Assesses instructor performance through regular documented evaluations and ensures accountability and execution in improvement plans

? Evaluates programming and facilities to determine performance, maximize potential and resources, and continually improve upon the member experience

Functions

? Oversees the implementation of daily operations in group exercise programming and fitness spaces, including staff, equipment and participants

? Incorporates their area of specialty into the Y offerings and is hands-on instructing/leading in this area, for approximately 30% of their work week, variable as dictated by departmental and branch needs

? Manages departmental budget, supporting appropriate communication, reporting and recommendations to supervisor

? Contributes ideas and executes an innovative and effective year round group exercise and general fitness marketing and retention campaign to attract, develop and keep loyal member participants

? Carries out related duties as deemed necessary by the Member Experience Department and branch operations to ensure an excellent member experience

Accountabilities
? Group exercise programming and assigned functions are highly organized, results oriented and aligned with the greater McGaw YMCA mission and strategy to support member value, service and community impact

? Staff teams are high-functioning, well-informed and marked by quality, consistent instruction and strong member engagement

? A positive image of the YMCA is portrayed to members, staff, volunteers and the community

? Achievement, relationships and belonging are realized and strengthened for members and staff through intentional interactions

? Group exercise program participation, class performance and community reach is grown through diverse key performance indicators

? Membership growth and retention goals for the branch are achieved through the successful administration of effective, engaging group exercise programming

? A high degree of member satisfaction and safety is achieved as measured through formal and informal feedback platforms

? The McGaw YMCA is positioned as a leader in group exercise programming, both inside our walls and with presence throughout the community

The McGaw YMCA enforces its policies and practices to prevent child abuse. The McGaw YMCA will not tolerate the mistreatment or abuse of youth in its programs. All reports of suspicious or inappropriate behavior with youth or an allegation of abuse will be taken seriously.

MCGAW YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (Highlight one):

Leader* Team Leader Multi-Team Leader Organizational Leader
Reinforces the Y’s values within Incorporates the Y’s mission

Accepts and demonstrates Models and teaches the Y’s Values the organization and the and values into McGaw’s vision the Y’s values. values. community. and strategies.
Demonstrates a desire to Ensures a high level of service Effectively communicates the Ensures community

Community serve others and fulfill with a commitment to benefits and impact of the Y’s engagement: promotes the community needs. improving lives. efforts for all stakeholders. global nature of the Y.

Works effectively with people Develops strategies to ensure Advocates for and of different backgrounds, Champions inclusion activities, Inclusion staff and volunteers reflect the institutionalizes inclusion and abilities, opinions and strategies, and initiatives. community we serve. diversity throughout McGaw. perceptions.

Initiates the development of Builds and nurtures strategic
Builds rapport and relates Builds relationships to create relationships with influential Relationships Relationships to enhance well to others. small communities. leaders to impact and support for McGaw. strengthen the community

Provides staff with feedback, Ensures that a talent
Takes initiative to assist in Provides tools and resources Developing Others coaching, guidance, and management system is in place developing others for the development of others support. and executed effectively.
Makes sound judgments, and Provides others with the Possesses penetrating insight

Integrates multiple thinking Decision Making transfers learning from one frameworks for making and strong strategic and processes to make decisions. situation to another. decisions. critical thinking skills.

Demonstrates an openness Effectively drives change by Facilitates change; models Creates a sense of urgency and to change, and seeks leveraging Resources and

Change Capacity adaptability and an awareness positive tension to support opportunities in the change creating alignment to expand of the impact of change. change. process organizational opportunities.
*Leader is the category for all McGaw employees who are not supervisors, managers, directors, etc. In this regard, ALL McGaw employees are

leaders.

ABUSE RISK MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS (Highlight one):

For employees who directly supervise youth For employees who do not directly For supervisors and administrators
supervise youth

Adheres to policies related to boundaries with Adheres to policies related to boundaries with Follows employee screening requirements and youths youths uses screening instruments to screen for abuse risk
Attends required abuse risk management Attends required abuse risk management Provides employees with on-going supervision training training and training related to abuse risk
Adheres to procedures related to managing high- Reports suspicious and inappropriate behaviors Provides employees with regular feedback risk activities and supervising youths regarding their boundaries with youths
Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements Requires employees to adhere to policies and and policy violations procedures related to abuse risk
Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements Adheres to job specific abuse risk management Responds quickly to policy and procedure responsibilities violations using the organization’s progressive

? Custodians—ensures unused locker disciplinary procedures rooms and closets remain locked; routinely monitors high-risk locations
? Front desk personnel-ensures youths are properly signed in and out, ensures only authorized adults are allowed in the facility, etc.
Responds seriously and confidently to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors
Follows mandated reporting requirements
Communicates to all employees the organization’s commitment to protect their youths from abuse
Reports essential abuse risk management information to the board of directors.

QUALIFICATIONS (Including requisite computer skills):

? Minimum of 21 years of age.

? Minimum of 3 years’ experience in related field; YMCA experience preferred.

? Minimum of 2 years’ supervisory experience.

? Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or a related field

? Current NCCA accredited certification in group exercise

? Nationally recognized specialty group exercise certifications; Les Mills certification(s) highly desired.

? Certification of CPR/First Aid/AED/O2.

? Complete and maintain required trainings to include but not limited to: New Employee Orientation, Bloodborne

Pathogens, Child Abuse Prevention (CAP), and Sexual Harassment upon hire and annually thereafter.

? Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.
WORKING CONDITIONS (Check all that apply):

X X X Lifting X X Stooping X Kneeling
Walking Crouching (60lbs) Sitting

X Climbing XStanding XCarrying (60lbs) XPulling (60lbs) X Pushing (60lbs)

The McGaw YMCA enforces its policies and practices to prevent child abuse. The McGaw YMCA will not tolerate the mistreatment or abuse of youth in its programs. All reports of suspicious or inappropriate behavior with youth or an allegation of abuse will be taken seriously.

The McGaw YMCA enforces its policies and practices to prevent child abuse. The McGaw YMCA will not tolerate the mistreatment or abuse of youth in its programs. All reports of suspicious or inappropriate behavior with youth or an allegation of abuse will be taken seriously.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• In 4-5 sentences, please share why you would like to work for the McGaw YMCA?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Fitness instruction: 3 years (Required)
• Staff management: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Group Exercise Instructor Certificate (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No