Health and Wellbeing Program Director (Active Older Adults)

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403(b)

Vacation days

Holidays

Sick leave

EAP & Wellness

Training programs

Employee discount

PSLF eligibility

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Health and Wellbeing Program Director to lead the Health and Well-being Department at the Tom Taylor Family YMCA. You will oversee staff, programs, and resources to deliver high-quality wellness experiences for Active Older Adults and the community.

The role emphasizes designing, scheduling, and expanding wellness classes, coordinating facilities, and collaborating with leadership to ensure safe, engaging, and inclusive activities across all

Qualifications

• Background checks and references per WA Fair Chance Act.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusive work environment.
• Ability to complete Child Abuse Prevention and required trainings.
• Knowledge of health and well-being safety standards and current trends.
• Experience planning age-appropriate development programs.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, evaluate health and well-being programs and events.
• Create and schedule health and well-being classes for active older adults.
• Expand programs to meet community needs per strategic plans.
• Coordinate facilities and equipment for activities and events.
• Instruct classes safely, inclusively, and to diverse fitness levels.
• Recruit, hire, train, and support staff and volunteers as needed.
• Collaborate with senior management to review staff performance and development.
• Oversee volunteer training and time-keeping, ensuring training is funded.
• Maintain records of staff certifications and compliance.

Skills

Wellness program management

Staff supervision

Program development

Fitness coaching

Volunteer development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

2 years related supervision/management

Job description

Health and Wellbeing Program Director (Active Older Adults)

#26-1013

Gig Harbor, Washington, United States

External Description

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is hiring a Health and Wellbeing Program Director at our Tom Taylor Family YMCA location.

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

• 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

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

At the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties, our primary objective is to empower people, inspire action, and strengthen the communities we call home. Join our team and support the Y’s efforts to connect all people to their full potential and purpose.

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

Location(s)

10550 Harbor Hill Drive, Gig Harbor , Washington 98332 , United States

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