Health and Well-Being Program Director

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Health and Well-Being Program Director to join our team.

 

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

 

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. 

 

The Health and Well-Being Program Director works with the Senior Health and Well-Being Director in creating a positive and inspiring Health & Well Being programs. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring a seamless experience for our members. Additionally, you will lend a helping hand with Health and Well-Being programs as needed, ensuring the smooth operation of our facility. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

• 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
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule, and lead 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.

 

Qualifications:

• 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.
• You value and promote diversity and contribute to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent, CPR for the Professional, AED First Aid, and Oxygen certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on the first day, and other online and in-person training as required.

 

Wage: $21.47 to $23.47 per hour, depending on qualifications

Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week 

Location: Mel Korum Family YMCA, Puyallup, WA 

 

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 pro