Job Description

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Health and Well-Being Program Director to join our team.

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

The Health and Well-Being Program Director works with the Senior Health and Well-Being Director in creating a positive and inspiring Health & Well Being programs. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring a seamless experience for our members. Additionally, you will lend a helping hand with Health & Well Being programs as needed, ensuring the smooth operation of our facility. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and evaluate programs, activities, and events.
• Create and schedule health and well-being classes and activities.
• Establish new program activities and expand programs to meet the needs of the community in accordance with the Association’s strategic and operating plans.
• Coordinate the use of facilities and needed equipment for program activities and events.
• Instruct classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all cultures, skills, and fitness levels
• Assist in Recruiting, hiring, training, developing, scheduling, and leading staff and volunteers as needed.
• Work in collaboration with senior management to review and evaluate staff performance.
• Support development and implementation of program-specific volunteer training program.
• Schedule shifts, arrange shift coverage, process time off request requests, review, approve, and submit time cards.
• Track, record and report volunteer time appropriately.
• Ensure that all mandatory training is scheduled and funded.
• Ensure records of staff certifications are current and complete.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or two years of related knowledge and experience that includes supervision, fiscal management, program development, staff and volunteer development (preferred).
• Knowledge of current health and well-being safety and program standards, the latest trends in the industry, and the ability to articulate and incorporate them.
• Knowledge of and experience in planning, organizing, and implementing age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinion, and perceptions.
• You value and promote diversity and contribute to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent, CPR for the Professional, AED First Aid, and Oxygen certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on the first day, and other online and in-person training as required.

Wage: $21.47 to $23.47 per hour, depending on qualifications

Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Location: Haselwood Family YMCA, Silverdale, WA

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plan options
• YMCA paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Opportunity to participate in the YMCA 403(b) retirement saving plan. After 2 years of Full-Time employment, the YMCA will contribute 8% of your monthly earnings
• Accrual of 15 days of paid vacation (vacation accruals increase with years of service)
• 8 paid Holidays/Floating Holidays per year
• Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, Child Care services, and merchandise
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for Full-Time employees

Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! To apply visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

Qualifications

Health and Wellbeing Program Director Job

The Health and Well-being Program Director develops, coordinates, and provides administrative support for the department at a large branch, as defined by budget size, staff count, and program scope and scale. Supervises department staff and their functions to ensure quality programs. Provides leadership, instruction and motivation for program participants through innovative program development, evaluations, and ongoing training of staff and volunteers. Provides a quality experience to members focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Key Responsibilities

·Design, implement, and evaluate programs, activities, and events.

·Create and schedule health and well-being classes.

·Establish new program activities and expand programs to meet the needs of the community in accordance with Association strategic and operating plans.

·Coordinate use of facilities for program activities and events.

·Confidently lead members through health and well-being programs while demonstrating current safety guidelines to assist in improving the four components of fitness; flexibility, strength, muscular endurance, and cardio-respiratory conditioning, for all fitness levels.

·Assist members with fitness goals through motivation, instruction, and support.

·Compile program statistics. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program.

·Track hourly usage to ensure the department has enough staff for safety.

·Provide input to help inform and develop marketing materials and support distribution of program information.

·Collaborate with the Association Operational Focus Groups and other directors of YMCA PKC branches to ensure consistent association-wide programming.

·Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations.

·Respond to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.

·Identify and develop small groups and activities.

·Manage and implement the approved program budget.

·Research and purchase new equipment.

·Utilize purchase orders, check requests and expense reports per association policies. Use a system to track and monitor ongoing expenses, purchase orders and inventory.

·Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule and direct staff and volunteers as needed.

·Work in collaboration with senior management to review and evaluate staff performance.

·Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.

·Support development and implementation of program specific volunteer training program. Assist staff in identifying productive and creative volunteer roles.

·Review, approve, and submit staff time cards to payroll department per schedule.

·Track volunteer hours and record appropriately.

·Schedule shifts and process time off request forms for staff.

·Provide all departmental staff with professional development.

·Ensure that all mandatory training is scheduled and funded.

·Ensure records of staff certifications are current and complete.

·Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.

·Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.

·Develop relationships with internal/external members to secure and support branch financial development success.

·Provide training and equip staff with tools to better communicate our cause.

·Cleaning and sanitation protocols will be required of all staff.

·Staff will be responsible for frequent touchpoint cleaning and sanitizing in specific areas.

·Train and support staff on safety protocols, cleaning and sanitizing.

·Staff are expected to adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, including the use of PPE.

·Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.

·Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

·Regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

·Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

·Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.

·Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

·Occasionally may need to plan and participate in programming outdoors.

·Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training as required.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

·Bachelor's degree and/or two years related knowledge and experience that includes supervision, fiscal management, program development, staff and volunteer development.

·Knowledge of current health and well-being safety and program standards, latest trends in the industry and the ability to articulate and incorporate them.

·Knowledge of and experience in planning, organizing, and implementing age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.

·Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations

·Demonstrated skills in customer service, public relations, organizational skills, communications, supervision, computer knowledge, and file maintenance.

·YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent, CPR for the Professional, AED First Aid, and Oxygen certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days.

·Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in- person training as required.

Employee Acknowledgement

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of this position. This document is not an exhaustive list and other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.

This job does not constitute a contract of employment and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties may exercise employment-at-will rights at any time.

By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read the document in its entirety and that you understand the requirements, essential functions, and job duties of this position. Further, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation(s), and that should you need assistance, that you are responsible for notifying your Director, Executive Director, and/or Human Resources.