Coordinator – Adult  Health and Wellness

Full Time - New North London YMCA

Established in 1856 as the seventh YMCA in Canada, our YMCA has a history of service and deep roots in London and surrounding communities. We started providing physical fitness services in 1890, later opened the Queen's and Wellington branch in 1896, purchased Camp Queen Elizabeth for a "buck and a bible" in 1954, expanded service with the Bob Hayward Branch in 1963, and moved, in 1983, to a new downtown Centre Branch on Waterloo Street after fire destroyed the old facility. In 1994 the Woodstock Y became part of our Association and in late 2007 we changed our name to the YMCA of Western Ontario when we became one with the St. Thomas-Elgin Family YMCA. Our YMCA has continued to keep pace with a growing and dynamic community.
In 2008, 69,767 people, infants to seniors, participated in our programs. Our members come from all social, economic and racial backgrounds as well as from all areas of the city.
We are a full-service YMCA with an annual operating budget of $25 million.
Our success can be credited to the work of the more than 600 staff and 200 volunteers in the Association.

The London North Branch is the most ambitious expansion our Y has undertaken in decades and is scheduled to open in the fall of 2010. This exciting new location, in a growing part of London, will be dedicated to meeting the needs of community residents through provision of memberships, aquatic programs, youth and adult recreational and fitness programs.

Nature and Scope:

The Adult Health & Wellness Coordinator will be an integral part of the New North London Y team and is responsible for the delivery of all adult programming that exceeds the levels of service excellence as determined by YMCA: Priority S.A.M. (Serving All Members) standards.

Responsibilities:

· Recruitment, coaching and development, supervision and evaluation of Adult Program Staff and Volunteers

 · Ensure a safe environment
· Assist the Sr. Management team in developing an annual marketing and promotional plan including brochures, advertising, special promotions, schedules etc.
· Provide direct delivery of programs by following performance standards and expectations to build relationship and mentor staff
· Ensure all Adult YMCA programs and services are offered at appropriate times and in sufficient quantity to meet member and community interest and needs
· Vision planning for all adult programs by evaluating current program, exploring new trends and determining annual initiatives/direction resulting in member retention and new members
· Ensure YMCA program standards, policies and procedures are maintained
· Facilitate leadership training to volunteer instructors and staff to ensure program quality assurance
· Monitor program statistics and registration
· Facilitate leadership training to volunteer instructors and staff to ensure program quality assurance
· Attend workshops, trainings, conferences and staff meetings as required
· Assumes other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

 Completion of degree/diploma in Recreation & Leisure, Phys.Ed., or equivalent
· 2 – 3 years of recreation program and supervisory experience.
· Standard First Aid/CPR/AED
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· YMCA Group Fitness and/or Individual Conditioning Instructor or equivalent 
· YMCA Fitness Trainer (an asset)
· Bronze Cross/NLS certification (an asset)
· Current Criminal Record check including Vulnerable Position Screening

Competencies:

Coaching and Development: Commits to assisting participants, volunteers, staff to learn and grow personally and professionally

Communication: Communicates in a thorough, clear and timely manner to support information sharing

Concern For Health and Safety: Acknowledges and understands how to manage and educate others of risk and harm reduction

Leadership: Guides, motivates and inspires others to take action towards desired outcomes

Problem Solving: Identifies an issue and works towards a solution

Tolerance For Ambiguity: Functions effectively in situations of less than perfect or incomplete information

If you are interested in this position please send a letter of application and résumé by Friday September 10^th, 2010  to:

Mike Ennis

YMCA of Western Ontario

382 Waterloo Street

London, ON

N6B 2N8

Fax:  (519) 433-8527

Email:  mennis@ymcawo.ca