Program Director - Healthy Living

YMC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Louisville seeks a Healthy Living Director to lead the branch's wellness strategy, supervise the Healthy Living team, and drive member engagement. The role focuses on developing innovative programs and services that support health goals and strengthen community bonds through youth development and social responsibility.

The position involves coordinating Chronic Disease Prevention programs, managing resources, and guiding staff to deliver exceptional wellness experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team supervision skills in health/wellness programs.
• Strong budgeting and fiscal oversight experience.
• Experience building community partnerships and donor relations.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Healthy Living Department and supervise coaches, trainers, and instructors.
• Develop and oversee high-quality wellness programs and member engagement initiatives.
• Manage the wellness operating budget and ensure targets are met.
• Lead member engagement efforts and contribute to Annual Giving Campaign.
• Collaborate with branch leadership and community partners to advance health goals.

Skills

Leadership

Budget Management

Staff Development

Program Development

Community Partnerships

Donor Cultivation

Health & Wellness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Health/Wellness or related field

Job description

This position, in partnership with the entire branch leadership team, will direct efforts to increase member engagement, help members reach their health goals, and build relationships through wellness program development. The Healthy Living Director is responsible for implementing ongoing tactics to engage new and returning members, supporting each in their health and wellness goals through innovative programs and services, and will build and directly supervise the Healthy Living Department team. This is an opportunity to join an energetic, mission-oriented team committed to improving health and strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.The Healthy Living Director takes an active leadership role in the branch’s Annual Giving Campaign, including donor and volunteer cultivation. Improving the health and wellness of the community we serve and relationship-building with members are high priorities, as is the impact they have on member retention. The ideal candidate must be able to lead a team of wellness professionals and personally connect members to the Y and each other. This individual should possess the leadership skills necessary to successfully communicate and engage with co-workers, members, associates, volunteers, donors, and the general public.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Uphold the mission of the YMCA and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature.Serves as a role model and advocate of the YMCA Mission, Promise, Values and Voice.Implements health and wellness strategies that support the engagement and retention of existing members.Creates a member-focused culture and models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Fosters a climate of innovation and resolves problems to ensure member satisfaction.Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules, and evaluates Healthy Living Coaches and Group Fitness Instructors. Develops an effective and mission-driven team focused on healthy living.Develops and directs high-quality wellness programs, services, and member engagement that support the branch and association's mission, goals, and strategies.Implements and assists in facilitating YMCA Chronic Disease Prevention and Management programs, such as LIVEStrong at the YMCA, Diabetes Prevention Program, and Weight Loss Programs.Manages the Wellness Center's daily operations. Maintains fitness equipment cleanliness and safety and cultivates relationships with equipment vendors.Develops, manages, and monitors the wellness operating budget and meets or exceeds budget targets.Daily operations of the Group Fitness Program, including teaching classes, auditing classes and providing instructor feedback.Demonstrates a commitment to the charitable work of the YMCA and accepts a leadership role in the activities and events of the YMCA Annual Campaign.Participates in staff meetings and/or related meetings.SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:The individual in this position is responsible for the direct supervision of 1 part-time Assistant Healthy Living Director (over personal training and other duties as assigned), 5+ healthy living coaches, 2+ personal trainers, and 15+ group exercise instructors. Must successfully manage a $120,000 annual budget, serving 3,000 members.EFFECT ON END RESULT:Successful performance in this position results in quality member engagement and relationship building among staff, members, program participants and volunteers. Supporting the YMCA’s mission by reflecting the characteristics of welcoming, nurturing, genuine, determined, and hopeful. Ensuring facility cleanliness and fitness equipment are ready for member use and looking its best.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:We seek proven skills in the health and wellness field, financial development, fiscal management, program development, volunteer development and community partnerships. Candidate must be able to nurture a high-performing team of staff and volunteers focused on relationship-building and member involvement.Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate work experience in health/wellness preferredPrevious management experience in recruitment, training and supervision of staff and volunteer groups with the ability to maintain all records related to staff certifications and general operations.Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule, particularly evening and weekend hoursAbility to develop and lead new member connection and education efforts such as orientations, group workouts, special events, etc.Excellent problem solving, organizational and decision making skillsAbility to set the standards for and model exceptional member service and build a culture of member involvement and engagement in all staffExcellent communication skills, utilizing both verbal and electronic communicationsInnovative program development skills with a focus on meeting community needs and demandDemonstrated ability to think and lead strategicallyA positive, can-do attitude and the ability to work creatively and independently or as part of a teamSound judgment and decision making as well as problem solving and interpersonal skills to relate to people of all socio-economic levels and diverse backgroundsA strong, experienced background in group fitness classes with Trainer Level or Instructor Level certifications in multiple disciplines, with the ability to teach classes, train instructors and this staff group.The YMCA of Greater Louisville is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.