NEOGOV · 10 hours ago
Wellness Program Manager
50010, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$68K/yr - $99K/yr
1+ years expThe City of Ames is a vibrant community seeking a Wellness Program Manager to develop and implement various community wellness and fitness programs. This role involves supervising staff, managing program partnerships, and ensuring the effective delivery of recreation services to people of all ages.
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Responsibilities
Assists Recreation Superintendent in delivery of recreation programs, services, and facilities
Implements and/or coordinates wellness and recreation programs; evaluate programs through participant and employee evaluations; manage program partnerships
Hires, trains, schedules, and provides work direction to part-time and temporary staff and volunteers; serves as primary communicator between staff in the field, program participants, facility users and the Recreation Superintendent; responsible for being on-site during programs and making on-site decisions as necessary; acts in the absence of part-time and temporary Recreation staff; leads and instructs classes and programs, as needed; greets public; handles concerns; answers questions; anticipates services needed and makes needed arrangements for services; communicates rules of conduct
Follows and recommends policies, procedures, standards for programs, safety, and fiscal control
Assists with inventory control; purchases supplies and inventory; monitors revenues and expenditures within assigned budget; recommends budget items; plan and coordinate programs to meet budget goals; performs housekeeping, routine maintenance and program support; participates in cross-functional groups; prepares and disseminates promotional materials; maintains necessary records and submits required reports; responds to calls of an emergency nature after hours
May lead, instruct activities as requested; performs related work to support the organization; monitors general condition of facility and equipment and responds to any defects or damages
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in exercise science, physical education, recreation or a related area
One year of experience in conducting or supervising fitness/wellness programs
Considerable knowledge of methods, techniques, equipment, philosophy and objectives of a variety of wellness and recreation programs designed to meet the needs of various age groups
Considerable knowledge of the marketing and promotion of wellness activities
Customer service knowledge
Knowledge of CPR, first-aid, exercise physiology, diet and nutrition, and the safety precautions required in wellness programming
Knowledge of the practices and principles of effective management
Skill in selecting, training, supervising, evaluating, and disciplining subordinate staff
Skill in leading and instructing wellness program participants
Skill in establishing policies and procedures
Skill in maintaining records and preparing reports
Ability to plan, organize and schedule facilities and personnel
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, coworkers, other City employees, the public, and members of other organizations and agencies
Ability to identify, organize and implement wellness and recreation programs
Ability to monitor and make budgetary recommendations
Ability to understand, appreciate and embody the City of Ames Core Values
Ability to maintain an exceptional level of safety
Ability to maintain a professional appearance at all times
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor (calm and courteous) at all times while on site
Ability to motivate people and work well with other staff members
Required Physical Activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing
Physical Characteristics of Work: Medium work requiring exertion up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Ability to effectively provide instruction to classes and demonstrate movements as needed
Vision Requirements: The minimum standard for use with those whose work deals largely with preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, transcription, computer terminal, extensive reading, visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, operation of machines (including inspection), using measurement devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes
Environmental Conditions: The work is performed inside or outside and includes being exposed to noise
Equipment Essential to the Job: Fitness equipment, recreation software, technology (computer, audiovisual equipment)
Preferred
National Group Fitness Certification preferred (ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NSCA)
Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain upon hire
Benefits
Vacation
Sick leave
Family sick leave
Life insurance and AD&D
Health and dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement
Long-term disability
Tuition reimbursement
Discounted Parks and Recreation gym usage and exercise classes
Employee assistance program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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