Regional Diabetes Prevention Lead

Ymca-of-Southeastern-North-Carolina; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible medical, dental, vision plans

Paid training

Generous PTO

HSA match

YMCA family membership

Job summary

The YMCA of Southern North Carolina seeks a Diabetes Prevention Program Coordinator to lead the regional DPP across southeastern North Carolina. You will oversee daily operations, facilitate lifestyle-change sessions, and supervise coaches while driving outreach, enrollment, and program data.

Regular travel to YMCA locations and partner sites is required. You will report to the Community Health Director and collaborate with health care providers and community partners to expand access to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health promotion, nutrition, exercise science, social work, education, human services, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Experience in health education, behavior change, wellness, chronic disease prevention, or community-based programming.
• Ability to coordinate multiple classes, locations, partnerships, deadlines, and participant needs across a regional service area.
• Previous experience supervising, coaching, or leading staff or volunteers preferred.
• Strong facilitation, communication, relationship-building, organization, and follow-through skills.
• Comfortable using electronic systems for scheduling, participant tracking, data entry, reporting, and virtual meetings.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and create a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive participant experience.
• Regional travel required: Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to meet YMCA driving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the regional delivery and day-to-day operations of the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program in accordance with approved CDC Prevent Type 2 Diabetes curriculum, grant requirements, YMCA standards, and applicable CDC requirements.
• Facilitate engaging, participant-centered lifestyle change sessions in person and through approved virtual formats.
• Recruit, screen, enroll, orient, and retain eligible participants while providing ongoing encouragement, follow-up, and support.
• Coordinate regional class schedules, locations, outreach, referrals, and participant communications across the service area.
• Supervise, train, schedule coach meetings, coach, and support lifestyle coaches while ensuring consistent program quality.
• Build and maintain relationships with health care providers, employers, community organizations, faith-based organizations, public agencies, and other referral partners throughout the region.
• Maintain accurate and confidential participant records, including attendance, weight, activity, referrals, and program outcomes.
• Monitor enrollment, attendance, retention, and participant progress; use program data to identify gaps and improve results.
• Prepare timely program, grant, and recognition reports in partnership with the Community Health Director and YMCA staff.
• Manage program supplies and resources and assist with monitoring the assigned program budget.
• Represent the YMCA at regional community meetings, outreach events, partner presentations, and chronic disease prevention initiatives.
• Complete required DPP, YMCA, safety, privacy, and job-related training and maintain required credentials.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, protect participant confidentiality, and perform other duties that support Community Health initiatives.

Skills

Facilitation

Communication

Relationship-building

Organization

Follow-through

Public health

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field

Tools

Electronic scheduling systems

Data entry & reporting tools

Job description

The YMCA of Southern North Carolina seeks a Diabetes Prevention Program Coordinator to lead the regional DPP across southeastern North Carolina. You will oversee daily operations, facilitate lifestyle-change sessions, and supervise coaches while driving outreach, enrollment, and program data.

Regular travel to YMCA locations and partner sites is required. You will report to the Community Health Director and collaborate with health care providers and community partners to expand access to