Program Director - Healthy Living

YMCA of the USA; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of the USA is seeking a Program Director to oversee the Healthy Living department, including Personal Training, Pilates, Group Exercise, and fitness spaces, plus Youth Sports and Active Older Adults programs.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years in health/fitness; current Personal Training certification; CPR/AED and First Aid within 30 days; 2+ years of management; ability to relate to diverse communities. This role reports to the COO and advances YMCA mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology/Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field required.
• Current Personal Training certification from a nationally accredited organization required.
• Current Group Exercise Instructor certification from a nationally accredited organization preferred.
• Two+ years of management experience required.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification, Adult and Child/Infant, within 30 days of hire from ARC/AHA/ASHI.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Healthy Living department including fee-based programming (Personal Training, Pilates), Group Exercise classes, and management of all fitness spaces.
• Develop, manage and supervise Youth Sports programs and Active Older Adults programming.
• Supervise staff and ensure program quality and safety across all fitness offerings.

Skills

Management experience

People communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology/Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field

Current Personal Training certification from a nationally accredited organization

Current Group Exercise Instructor certification preferred

CPR/AED and First Aid Certification (Adult and Child/Infant) within 30 days of hire

Job description

Under the direction of the COO and in accordance with established Association policies, procedures and goals, the Program Director is responsible for the management and supervision of the Healthy Living department including fee-based programming (such as Personal Training, & Pilates), Group Exercise classes, management of all fitness spaces, and the development, managing and supervision of Youth Sports programs and Active Older Adults programming.,

• A bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology/Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field and/or a minimum of three years of experience in the health and fitness arena.
• Current Personal Training certification from a nationally accredited organization required (e.g., NASM, ACE, ACSM, NSCA).
• Current Group Exercise Instructor certification from a nationally accredited organization preferred (e.g., ACE, AFAA, NASM, ACSM).
• Two+ years of management experience required.
• Must be able to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
• American Red Cross
• American Heart Association
• American Safety & Health Institute