Healthy Living Director

YMCA
Salary
$43,000.00
Resumes Accepted Until
Resume Contact
[email protected]
Come lead our newly renovated Healthy Living Department. 
Job Description

The Healthy Living Director is responsible for leading and growing programs that reflect the YMCA’s mission and serve community needs. This role includes supervising and developing part-time staff and volunteers, managing program operations and budgets, and ensuring a positive and high-quality experience for participants. The Director also builds partnerships with community organizations, supports outreach, marketing, and fundraising initiatives to strengthen engagement and impact.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field such as Exercise Science, Kinesiology or Health Promotion preferred.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in wellness program development or related work.
  • NCCA accredited group fitness or personal training certification required.  
  • Experienced in and passionate about creating and fostering communities and relationship building through programs.
  • Experience building a strong culture of hospitality through effective staff leadership and consistent member-centered service.
  • Demonstrated experience in program and personnel development.
  • Ability to effectively manage staff, programs, and department schedules.
  • Strong oral, public speaking and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrate initiative, effectively prioritize, and possess strong organizational skills.
  • Builds meaningful relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds, engaging youth, families, and community members in inclusive, mission-driven experiences.
Essential Functions
  • Develop and deliver high-quality wellness programs that foster member engagement, relationship-building, and skill development.
  • Plan and implement wellness challenges and incentive programs to create a motivating and inclusive wellness floor environment.
  • Manage applicable facility schedules as needed in coordination with member groups, wellness staff, youth programs, and association partners.
  • Serve a few hours weekly as a Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor, supporting members in their fitness goals.
  • Serve on the Leadership Team and participate in all Y community events.
  • Obtain and maintain required certifications within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED, Basic First Aid.
Required Certifications

Preferred Certifications
Group excercise or personal training certification.