Health and Wellbeing Program Director

YMCA of the USA; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) retirement plan

8% retirement contribution after 2 yrs

15 days vacation

8 holidays

Sick leave

EAP and mental health resources

20% program discount

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Health and Well-being Program Director to lead the Health and Well-being Department and ensure high-quality programs for members. You will oversee staff, programs, and resources to deliver programming that positively impacts the community.

The ideal candidate has experience with wellness programs for Active Older Adults, fitness coaching, personal training, and leading group exercise classes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent supervisory/management experience.
• Experience with wellness programs for Active Older Adults (AOA).
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate health and well-being activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for Health and Well-being Department.
• Oversee staff, programs, and resources to deliver high-quality programming.
• Support AOA programming and lead related initiatives.
• Promote inclusive programming and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Wellness programming

Fitness coaching

Group exercise leadership

Diversity & inclusion

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Two years related knowledge/experience

Tools

CPR for the Professional

AED First Aid

Oxygen certification

Lifeguard certification

Job description

As the Health and Well-being Program Director, you will provide leadership and oversight for the Health and Well-being Department, ensuring high-quality programs and meaningful experiences for our members. This role oversees staff, programs, and resources to deliver exceptional programming that positively impacts our community.

We are seeking an individual who has experience with wellness programs that are designed for Active Older Adults (AOA). The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is proud to offer a wide variety of fitness classes, specialized programs, and wellness workshops that are designed to help active older adults stay healthy, connected, and engaged.

The ideal candidate for this position will be able to support AOA Programming. Individuals with experience in fitness coaching, personal training, and leading group exercise classes are also encouraged to apply.

Compensation: $23.70 to $29.91 per hour (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)

Position type: Full-Time, on-site

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

Requirements

• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
• 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.
• YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent, CPR for the Professional, AED First Aid, and Oxygen certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days.