What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director (Wellness & Sports) position at YMCA of the USA?
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Job Description
The Program Director (Wellness & Sports) is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of all wellness & sports programs and services within the YMCA. This position involves overseeing fitness & wellness and sports programs, managing staff, ensuring member satisfaction, and promoting healthy living in the community. The Program Director also plays a critical role in staff training, managing budgets, and fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.
✨ Bottom Line: Make things happen and have fun doing it.
Qualifications
Are you ready to make an impact? Here’s what we’re looking for:
✅ Age & Experience: Must be 21 or older with YMCA experience preferred. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or 3-5 years of relevant experience) is ideal.
📋 Organized & Efficient: Ability to plan, organize, and maintain records to keep programs running smoothly.
👥 Strong Leadership Skills: Must be able to train, supervise, and evaluate staff while effectively managing programs.
🤗 People Person: A warm, friendly personality and a love for interacting with members is a must!
🏋️ Bonus Points: Certified personal trainer? That’s a huge plus!
If this sounds like you, we’d love to have you on our team! 🚀
Essential Functions
As part of our team, you’ll get to:
🎉 Create Exciting Programs – Design new activities and grow our programs in the community, bringing fresh energy to every event!
💰 Manage Budgets Like a Pro – Keep programs running smoothly while meeting financial goals.
🎈 Be a Part of Something Bigger – Help organize YMCA fundraising events and special activities that make a real difference.
📅 Plan Awesome Events – Coordinate facility use for events, activities, and special programs.
🤝 Connect with the Community – Build strong relationships with local organizations to expand our impact. Create communities within the membership community!
📢 Spread the Word – Help market programs, organize registrations, and get the community excited to participate!
👥 Lead an Amazing Team – Recruit, hire, train, and inspire staff and volunteers to bring their best every day.
🌟 Motivate & Support – Evaluate staff performance, provide encouragement, and create strategies to achieve goals together.
💬 Be the Go-To Person – Address member and community questions with a friendly and helpful approach.
👨👩👧 Engage with Families – Foster strong relationships with parents and caregivers for a supportive program environment.
📊 Measure Success – Track program participation and evaluate effectiveness to keep improving and growing!
🚀 If you are passionate about making a difference and love working in a dynamic, community-focused environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you! ✨
Required Certifications
🩺 Stay Prepared: Must have current CPR, AED, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens certification—or be ready to get certified!
🛡 Commit to Safety: Complete Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff within 30 days of hire.
✅ A Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or 3-5 years of relevant experience) is ideal.
🏋️ Bonus Points: Certified personal trainer? That’s a huge plus!
🎉 Awesome Perks for You!
When You Join Our Team, You’ll Enjoy
💰 Competitive Pay – Earn a great salary while making a difference!
📈 Room to Grow – You will be joining a Worldwide Fellowship of YMCAs. We believe in developing our team and providing career growth opportunities. Start your Career with us, where you end up is up to you!
🏥 Health & Wellness – Stay covered with group health insurance and a YMCA Retirement Fund.
🌴 Work-Life Balance – Enjoy paid time off and holidays to recharge and relax.
💵 Get Paid Faster – With our Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow option, you won’t have to wait for payday!
👨👩👧 Family-Friendly Benefits – Receive discounted child care and program fees to support you and your family.
🏋️ Stay Active for Free! – Enjoy a free family YMCA membership—because your health matters too!
🕒 Flexibility that Fits You – We offer flexible schedules to help balance work and life.
Join us and enjoy a job that’s rewarding in more ways than one! 🚀✨
Are you Ready? Act FAST! Hiring Quickly!
Job Description
The Program Director (Wellness & Sports) is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of all wellness & sports programs and services within the YMCA. This position involves overseeing fitness & wellness and sports programs, managing staff, ensuring member satisfaction, and promoting healthy living in the community. The Program Director also plays a critical role in staff training, managing budgets, and fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.
✨ Bottom Line: Make things happen and have fun doing it.
Qualifications
Are you ready to make an impact? Here’s what we’re looking for:
✅ Age & Experience: Must be 21 or older with YMCA experience preferred. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or 3-5 years of relevant experience) is ideal.
📋 Organized & Efficient: Ability to plan, organize, and maintain records to keep programs running smoothly.
👥 Strong Leadership Skills: Must be able to train, supervise, and evaluate staff while effectively managing programs.
🤗 People Person: A warm, friendly personality and a love for interacting with members is a must!
🏋️ Bonus Points: Certified personal trainer? That’s a huge plus!
If this sounds like you, we’d love to have you on our team! 🚀
Essential Functions
As part of our team, you’ll get to:
🎉 Create Exciting Programs – Design new activities and grow our programs in the community, bringing fresh energy to every event!
💰 Manage Budgets Like a Pro – Keep programs running smoothly while meeting financial goals.
🎈 Be a Part of Something Bigger – Help organize YMCA fundraising events and special activities that make a real difference.
📅 Plan Awesome Events – Coordinate facility use for events, activities, and special programs.
🤝 Connect with the Community – Build strong relationships with local organizations to expand our impact. Create communities within the membership community!
📢 Spread the Word – Help market programs, organize registrations, and get the community excited to participate!
👥 Lead an Amazing Team – Recruit, hire, train, and inspire staff and volunteers to bring their best every day.
🌟 Motivate & Support – Evaluate staff performance, provide encouragement, and create strategies to achieve goals together.
💬 Be the Go-To Person – Address member and community questions with a friendly and helpful approach.
👨👩👧 Engage with Families – Foster strong relationships with parents and caregivers for a supportive program environment.
📊 Measure Success – Track program participation and evaluate effectiveness to keep improving and growing!
🚀 If you are passionate about making a difference and love working in a dynamic, community-focused environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you! ✨
Required Certifications
🩺 Stay Prepared: Must have current CPR, AED, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens certification—or be ready to get certified!
🛡 Commit to Safety: Complete Child Abuse Prevention for Supervisory Staff within 30 days of hire.
✅ A Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or 3-5 years of relevant experience) is ideal.
🏋️ Bonus Points: Certified personal trainer? That’s a huge plus!
🎉 Awesome Perks for You!
When You Join Our Team, You’ll Enjoy
💰 Competitive Pay – Earn a great salary while making a difference!
📈 Room to Grow – You will be joining a Worldwide Fellowship of YMCAs. We believe in developing our team and providing career growth opportunities. Start your Career with us, where you end up is up to you!
🏥 Health & Wellness – Stay covered with group health insurance and a YMCA Retirement Fund.
🌴 Work-Life Balance – Enjoy paid time off and holidays to recharge and relax.
💵 Get Paid Faster – With our Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow option, you won’t have to wait for payday!
👨👩👧 Family-Friendly Benefits – Receive discounted child care and program fees to support you and your family.
🏋️ Stay Active for Free! – Enjoy a free family YMCA membership—because your health matters too!
🕒 Flexibility that Fits You – We offer flexible schedules to help balance work and life.
Join us and enjoy a job that’s rewarding in more ways than one! 🚀✨
Are you Ready? Act FAST! Hiring Quickly!
