Healthy Living Program Director 2

YMCA
Salary
$45,760.00
$50,336.00
How to Apply
Apply Online
Resumes Accepted Until
At the Valley of the Sun YMCA, we are a Beacon in the Desert and serving as Centers for Community Well-Being.
Job Description

Directs health/fitness promotion, retention and program activities. Oversees the operations of the healthy living department and programs, including staff supervision, budget management, and planning.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation or equivalent preferred.
  • Two or more years of supervisory experience in a health/fitness program.
  • Experience with computers including word processing and database software.
  • Ability to train fitness center and group exercise instructors.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the recruitment, training and supervision of professional 
    staff and volunteers.
  • Must have good interpersonal, public relations and communication skills, including the ability to make 
    oral presentations.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with members, staff, peers, volunteers and supervisor. Ability to 
    effectively communicate information on YMCA Health/Fitness Programs.
  • Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
  • Current certifications in YMCA Healthy Lifestyle Principles, Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise and/or 
    YMCA Personal Training Instructor, CPR, First Aid.
Essential Functions
  • Develops, implements and manages healthy living programs, complying with all Association standards 
    and safety procedures.
  • Recruits, hires and trains all healthy living program staff and volunteer positions.
  • Supervises and evaluates staff regularly to ensure program quality and consistency.
  • Instructs classes and/or works in fitness center as needed.
  • Administers the healthy living programs within the departmental budget.
  • Develops, manages and controls healthy living department budgets. Assesses and recommends 
    budgeting for program needs.
  • Ensures that program areas, equipment, and supplies are maintained in an orderly and safe manner.
  • Provides data and reports on assigned programs in support of the planning process of the branch and 
    Association.
  • Develops, produces, and disseminates appropriate program information in order to promote 
    health/fitness programs to the public and to current members.
  • Provides staff leadership for annual fundraising campaign and other committees as assigned.
  • Represents the branch at various meetings related to the position.
  • Incorporates the mission, philosophy, and 4 core values of the YMCA in all communication with 
    participants and co-workers.
  • Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
  • Communication & Influence
  • Developing Self & Others
  • Engaging Community
Required Certifications
  • Bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation or equivalent preferred.
  • Two or more years of supervisory experience in a health/fitness program.
  • Experience with computers including word processing and database software.
  • Ability to train fitness center and group exercise instructors.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the recruitment, training and supervision of professional 
    staff and volunteers.
  • Must have good interpersonal, public relations and communication skills, including the ability to make 
    oral presentations.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with members, staff, peers, volunteers and supervisor. Ability to 
    effectively communicate information on YMCA Health/Fitness Programs.
  • Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
  • Current certifications in YMCA Healthy Lifestyle Principles, Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise and/or 
    YMCA Personal Training Instructor, CPR, First Aid.