Senior Program Director - Membership, Healthy Lifestyles, Kupuna

Join the YMCA of Honolulu as the Senior Program Director of Membership, Healthy Lifestyles, and Kupuna!
Job Description

The Senior Program Director - Membership, Healthy Lifestyles, and Kupuna (aging-related health needs) supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Senior Membership, Healthy Lifestyles Director supports the organizational strategic priority of advancing holistic health for kupuna, individuals, and the community.  

This position provides key leadership in the Kupuna Subject Matter Area through spearheading kupuna strategies, initiatives, and operations for the YMCA of Honolulu and developing and implementing programs and services to address kupuna and aging-related community needs. These include wellness classes, social events, health plan partnerships, and grant-funded and evidence-based programs, to ensure the programs meet their intended goals. This position helps build capacity across all branches to deliver the programs and approaches necessary to support kupuna and ensure compliance with grant guidelines. 

The Senior Program Director - Membership, Healthy Lifestyles, and Kupuna directs all aspects of membership for the Kaimuki-Waialae branch including recruitment of new members, retention of existing members, and supervision of assigned staff.  Develops, plans, and implements new procedures and methods to achieve strategic goals. Helps to drive membership sales and member retention strategies for the branch and the Association. This role works under the direct supervision of the Branch Executive Director and in close collaboration with the VP of Membership and Healthy Lifestyles to advance association and branch priorities, enhance membership, kupuna, and healthy lifestyles programs and services, and fund operations through membership revenue streams. 

Qualifications

Skills/Knowledge:

  • Computer literate, proficient in Microsoft Office programs, and excellent technology experience.
  • Knowledge of aging-related health needs and programming for older adults
  • Proven experience with membership strategy and wellness programming
  • Strong interpersonal skills, well organized and multi-tasked oriented

Education/Training:

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
  • CPR/AED and First Aid required.
  • TB required.

Experience:

  • 5 years minimum experience in a leadership and supervisory position, preferably with the YMCA organization,
  • 5 years minimum experience working in membership, sales, customer service, and health & wellness-related activities.
  • Grant management experience preferred
Essential Functions
  • Implements membership strategies that support recruitment of new members and retention of existing members.  Creates a member-focused culture and models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Fosters a climate of innovation and inclusion.
  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed.  Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
  • Participates in the planning of the annual budget; manages and implements the approved budget for membership, kupuna and healthy lifestyles.
  • Leads assigned aspects of the annual campaign and other fundraising initiatives.
  • Develops and implements Membership and kupuna programs and events that drive branch and Association annual membership growth and retention goals.
  • Develops and implements Healthy Lifestyles programs to include virtual offerings, group exercise, kupuna programming, specialty holistic health and wellness programs, and personal and group training.
  • Coordinates and leads special events and offerings for Membership, Kupuna, and Healthy Lifestyles.  
  • Assists in the leadership and advancement of kupuna programming and services for the association, including grant-funded programs for kupuna.
  • Understands and contributes to the accomplishment of the Association's Strategic Priorities including advancing holistic health for individuals and our community, helping youth achieve their full potential, and elevating the Y brand while articulating the positive impact of the organization.
  • Performs other duties as assigned including assisting in driving Association-wide projects and initiatives.