Health and Wellbeing Program Director (Active Older Adults)

The posting

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

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

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. To apply visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org.

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

Active Older Adults (AOA) Program Director Job Description

Position Summary

The Active Older Adults (AOA) Program Director develops, coordinates, and provides administrative support for the department at a large branch, as defined by budget size, staff count, and program scope and scale. Supervises department staff and their functions to ensure quality programs. Provides leadership, instruction and motivation for program participants through innovative program development, evaluations, and ongoing training of staff and volunteers. Provides a quality experience to members focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Key Responsibilities

· Design, implement, and evaluate programs, activities, and events, with a focus on AOA members.

· Create and schedule health and well-being classes.

· Identify and cultivate community partnerships with the goal of bringing more AOA members into our centers and increasing engagement of current AOA members.

· Play an active role in managing Insurance-Based Membership opportunities.

· Establish new program activities and expand programs to meet the needs of the community in accordance with Association strategic and operating plans.

· Coordinate use of facilities for program activities and events.

· Recruit, train, and support AOA volunteers.

· Confidently lead members through health and well-being programs while demonstrating current safety guidelines to assist in improving the four components of fitness; flexibility, strength, muscular endurance, and cardio-respiratory conditioning, for all fitness levels.

· Assist members with fitness goals through motivation, instruction, and support.

· Compile program statistics. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program.

· Track hourly usage to ensure the department has enough staff for safety.

· Provide input to help inform and develop marketing materials and support distribution of program information.

· Collaborate with the Association Operational Focus Groups and other directors of YMCA PKC branches to ensure consistent association-wide programming.

· Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations.

· Respond to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.

· Identify and develop AOA small groups, activities, and events.

· In partnership with the Sr. Director, manage and implement the approved program budget.

· Research, obtain approval and purchase new equipment.

· Utilize purchase orders, check requests and expense reports per association policies. Use a system to track and monitor ongoing expenses, purchase orders and inventory.

· In partnership with the Sr. Director, recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule and direct staff and volunteers as needed.

· Work in collaboration with senior management to review and evaluate staff performance.

· Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.

· Support development and implementation of program specific volunteer training program. Assist staff in identifying productive and creative volunteer roles.

· Review, approve, and submit staff time cards to payroll department per schedule.

· Track volunteer hours and record appropriately.

· Schedule shifts and process time off request forms for staff.

· Provide all departmental staff with professional development.

· Ensure that all mandatory training is scheduled, funded, and completed.

· Ensure records of staff certifications are current and complete.

· Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.

· Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.

· Develop relationships with internal/external members to secure and support branch financial development success.

· Provide training and equip staff with tools to better communicate our cause.

· Cleaning and sanitation protocols will be required of all staff.

· Staff will be responsible for frequent touchpoint cleaning and sanitizing in specific areas.

· Train and support staff on safety protocols, cleaning and sanitizing.

· Staff are expected to adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, including the use of PPE.

· Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

· Regularly required to talk or hear.

· Frequently required to stand, walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

· Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

· Must occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds and seldom lift or move a higher amount.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

· Occasionally may need to plan and participate in programming outdoors.

· Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training throughout employment as required.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

· Bachelor's degree and/or two years related knowledge and experience that includes supervision, fiscal management, program development, staff and volunteer development.

· Knowledge of current health and well-being safety and program standards, 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.

· Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations

· Demonstrated skills in customer service, public relations, organizational skills, communications, supervision, computer knowledge, and file maintenance.

· YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent, CPR for the Professional, AED First Aid, and Oxygen certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days.

· Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in- person training as required.

Employee Acknowledgement

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of this position. This document is not an exhaustive list and other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties may exercise employment-at-will rights at any time.

By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read the document in its entirety and that you understand the requirements, essential functions, and job duties of this position. Further, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation(s), and that should you need assistance, that you are responsible for notifying your Director, Executive Director, and/or Human Resources.