Director of Youth Programming
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Bod Fitness
Posted August 21, 2013
Employment Type Full-time, Exempt
Compensation Depends upon Skills and Experience
Company Bod Fitness
Location 47 West 86th St
New York, NY 10024
US
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JOB DESCRIPTION

The Director of Youth Programs develops, implements, and evaluates all youth programs. The individual will work in partnership with the Senior Director of Programming in designating youth to groups based on age and skill level. Successful candidates will be motivated, energetic, and organized individuals capable of developing and implementing innovative strategies. Additionally, we are seeking a dynamic and resourceful teammate who can work with diverse groups of members. 
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Effectively and properly motivate youth to achieve maximum potential of physical, mental and social development.
  • Anticipate the potential risk for injury, take measures to remove them, and, in the event of an injury, have the ability to implement emergency medical procedures.
  • Lead and teach coaches through youth program design and implementation.
  • Foster relationships among local schools, universities, businesses, and other community youth and education programs to enhance the development of youth programming.
  • Achieve and maintain professional certification(s) with continuing education requirements and a code of ethics.
  • Coach or Assist in coaching pre-programmed WODS.
  • Assist in fitness testing, computation of results, and evaluation of individual youth.
  • Assist in the training of interns.
  • Participate in coaching special events, challenges, and monthly community workouts.
  • Attend weekly and monthly staff and coaching meetings.
  • Keep updated on current strength and conditioning research.
  • Keep updated on current youth trends.
  • Proficient at using and teaching the athlete tracking system.
  • Outstanding communication skills including, email, public speaking, and small group interactions.
  • To be a team player and great motivator.
  • Assist in the general maintenance and cleaning of the facility and its equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • 3+ years of experience in education or youth development; strong preference for candidates with demonstrated success in designing new youth programs, facilitating experiential curriculum and recruiting students from public high schools.
  • A bachelor's degree in exercise science or human performance or related field is required.
  • Understanding and application of the Crossfit methodology.
  • Will need to have completed Level 1 CrossFit Certification and Crossfit kids course.
  • Skills in building relationships with young people with an ability to both challenge and support them.
  • Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests.
  • CPR/AED certification.
  • Possess honesty and personal integrity.
  • Be passionate, enthusiastic, energetic, competitive, personable and friendly.
  • Ability to Train Large Groups.
  • Excel in time management, organizational and follow-up skills.
  • Experience, sensitivity and competencies in working in a multiracial, multicultural environment.
  • Experience with and/or understanding of the application of technology and social media tools to educational programs for youth.
  • Developed public speaking skills.
  • Team player but with the ability to work independently.
  • Ability to manage and complete both low-level and high-level tasks concurrently.
BENEFITS
  • Medical and Dental Insurance
  • 401(K) plan
  • Continued Education Allowance
  • Maternity Leave
  • Employee Discounts
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays
  • Business Cards