Active Older Adult Program Director - Gateway Region YMCA

Gateway Region YMCA; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization is seeking a passionate Program Director to lead Active Older Adult initiatives. This role involves collaborating with community partners to enhance engagement and recruitment strategies tailored for older adults. The ideal candidate will possess strong motivational skills and experience in health and wellness programming, ensuring a positive impact on the lives of community members. Join a dynamic team committed to fostering healthy lifestyles and making a difference in the St. Louis region. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to contribute to community well-being and growth.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings

Retirement Fund of 12% after 2 years

20% Discount on Tuition

Free YMCA Membership

Discounts on YMCA Programs

Discounts on YMCA Childcare

Qualifications

• Ability to motivate diverse clients to make healthy lifestyle changes.
• Experience in facilitating group exercise programming for older adults.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on Active Older Adult programming efforts.
• Develop engagement and recruitment strategies for older adults.

Skills

Motivational Skills

Group Exercise Facilitation

Health Education

Community Engagement

Education

College Degree in Health Education

Degree in Exercise Science

Job description

Active Older Adult Program Director - Gateway Region YMCA

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Description

The Gateway Region YMCA is one of the leading nonprofit charitable organizations in the St. Louis metropolitan region, with a focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving health and well being, and supporting and serving our neighbors. For more than 170 years, the Y's mission has been to put Christian principles into practice through programs designed to build healthy spirits, minds and bodies for all. We do that by being the center of communities, serving more than 260,000 individuals annually through our 24 traditional branches located in St. Louis City, seven Missouri counties and six Illinois counties, as well as YMCA Trout Lodge and YMCA Camp Lakewood, the YMCA Community Development Branch, and our Washington University Campus Y Branch. We aspire to be a safe place by promoting belonging for all. We are a growing and exciting organization where you can flourish, and we would love for you to join us!

• Collaborates with branch program staff on Active Older Adult programming efforts for the Association, including the development and maintenance of engagement and recruitment strategies geared towards older adults
• Collaborate with marketing and communications to story tell impact and outcomes of strategies
• Utilize data platforms to formally track and report outcomes
• Executes member engagement and sales strategies that promote retention and recruitment of AOA members
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community partners in alignment with AOA-related interests and strategic priorities
• Operate in alignment with GWRYMCA's Community Health Team to drive awareness, recruitment, and enrollment in chronic disease prevention programming
• Perform all other duties as assigned
  
  

The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.

Requirements

• Ability to motivate and empower a diverse client base to make healthy lifestyle changes
• College degree in Health Education, Health Science, Exercise Science, or related field preferred
• At least 18 years of age
• Experience facilitating group exercise programming for older adults strongly preferred
• Experience in the implementation and facilitation of health and wellness programming preferred
• Experience coordinating large-scale activities or events preferred
• Must possess reliable transportation to travel to multiple locations through the Greater St. Louis region
• Program certifications required for relevant programs (i.e., YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach Certification, Healthy Heart Ambassador Certification, etc.)*
• Within 30 days of employment or at first available training.
  
  

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
• Free household membership to YMCA nationwide
• Discounts on YMCA programs
• Discounts on YMCA Childcare
  
  

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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