Health & Wellness Program Director

YMCA
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Mid-County YMCA is looking for a Healht & Wellness Program Director.
Job Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Develops, organizes and implements high-quality YMCA program(s).

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
  • One to two years related experience preferred.
  • Must be 21 years of age.
  • Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Full Compensation Package (when applicable):

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings
  • Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after 2 years of full-time employment
  • 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
  • 20% Discount on Tuition at Fontbonne University
  • Free household membership to YMCA nationwide
  • Discounts on YMCA programs
  • Discounts on YMCA Childcare
Essential Functions
  • Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs staff and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
  • Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
  • Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information, may organize and schedule program registrations. May review and process program scholarship applications.
  • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
  • Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
  • Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events.
  • Assists in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
  • Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
  • May assist with Program Committee meetings.
  • Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation
  • Fulfill the mission, vision and values of the YMCA through excellent customer service, creative problem solving, decision-making and stewardship of YMCA resources.
  • Fund-raise for YMCA programs, including World Service, United Way, Annual Campaign and related events.
  • Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.
  • Dependable, punctual, organized and creative.
  • Able to instruct clients and members in a noncompetitive, non-intimidating manner.
  • Energetic, enthusiastic and motivational.
  • A good physical example and role model for a fit and healthily lifestyle.
  • Professional manner and appearance.
  • Knowledge of human anatomy and kinesiology.
  • Ability to maintain a steady growth in program services with high percentage of returning participants.
  • Ability to oversee the administration of program services rendering purposeful and coordinated program.
  • Good public relations, sound financial conditions, and good equipment management.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned. 

The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce 

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V 

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