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20 Apr 2018

Full-Time Regional Specialist, Health and Fitness (1 Position)

YMCA of Niagara – Posted by yjobs –  Anywhere

Job Description

Regional Specialist, Health and Fitness

YMCA Health, Fitness and Aquatics branches- Niagara Region

Minimum Hiring Salary: $45,364.80 annually plus full YMCA membership benefits

Start Date: May 2018

Full time permanent, 40 hours per week

Availability Required: Days, evenings and weekends

 

NATURE AND SCOPE:

  • The Regional Specialist, Health and Fitness is responsible for the development and implementation of Health and Fitness programs throughout all Health, Fitness and Aquatic Centres.
  • The incumbent will implement and support specific programs for a predetermined amount of time. These programs may change and evolve over time.
  • This individual will have one or two direct reports to this position based on projects currently underway.
  • The incumbent will also be responsible for direct fitness program delivery for a portion of their time.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, or related field.
  • Certification and experience in Individual Conditioning, Personal Training, and Group Fitness (multiple streams).
  • YMCA Canada Fitness Trainer certification is an asset and will be required.
  • Health and Fitness expertise including a strong knowledge of the Fitness Industry.
  • 2 or more years management experience in the Health and Fitness industry (YMCA experience an asset, but not required).
  • Current Standard 1st Aid/CPR(C) from an approved agency.
  • Current Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (within 1 year of issue) will be required upon hire.
  • Reliable transportation for travel throughout the Niagara Region.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provider regional oversight and expertise in the areas of Individual Conditioning, Fitness Orientations, Personal Training, Small Group Training Sessions, YMCA Kick Start, Group Fitness, Pre-Chorography, Older Adult programming and other areas as required.
  • Implement actions plans focused on specific projects to enhance Health and Fitness programming in all Centres.
  • Provide leadership for program development, implementation and monitoring.
  • Monitor and provide support for the implementation of action plans related to Fitness Orientations and Group Fitness.
  • Role model excellent program delivery and expertise in the area of Individual Conditioning and Personal Training.
    • Lead program reviews, gathering input from members, staff, volunteers and other stake holders, and provide recommendations to respond to data collected.
    • Maintain ongoing communication with Fitness Program Coordinators and Centre Managers.
    • Implement an adult focused fitness sales and retention strategy.
    • Develop and implement measurement tools and tracking systems.
    • Demonstrate sound time management and organizational skills.
    • Provide training, coaching and ongoing support for Coordinators, Fitness Coaches and Personal Trainers.
    • Develop tools for Fitness Coaches and Coordinators that promote consistency and quality in adult fitness program offerings.
    • Identify opportunities to better utilize technology related to fitness and member engagement.
    • Provide support and ensure high quality programming to health and fitness programs operating out of multiple locations.
    • Monitor commitment to service excellence by role modelling and maintaining YMCA SAM 2.1 standards.
    • Maintain strong knowledge of Fitness Centre member acquisition, retention and engagement strategies.
    • Understand and support YMCA philanthropic initiatives.
    • Assist with delivering the YMCA National Fitness Leader program as required.
    • Assist with delivery of fitness programming where required.
    • Develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners and service providers.
    • Collaborate, support, train and implement new health and fitness programs and services. Participate in training and adhere to the YMCA Child Protection Policies and Procedures as established by the YMCA of Niagara
    • Maintain SAM 2.1 Standards
    • Other duties as required

     

    CORE COMPETENCIES:

    • Communications: Communicates in a thorough, clear and timely manner supporting information sharing and goal achievement across the Association.
    • Leadership: Guides, motivates and inspires self and others to take action to achieve desired outcomes.
    • Quality Focus: Ensures that YMCA programs are superior and identifies issues and acts quickly to resolve problems that threaten quality, service or values.
    • Relationship building and collaboration: Builds positive interactions both internally and externally to achieve work related goals.
    • Self Management: Works independently with minimal supervision.

 

 

 

 

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume along with documentation to verify completion of (or in process of completing) Standard First Aid/CPR(C) by noon on Monday April 30, 2018 to: E: yjobs@niagara.ymca.ca       F: (905) 735-2299   Please indicate position and branch/cities applying for in the subject line of your email. Internal applicants are expected to notify their supervisor before applying. Only those applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted. 

Job Categories: Health. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: L3C7N4.

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