Consistent with the mission and vision of the YMCA of Columbia SC, and in cooperation with other Y staff, under the direction of the Executive Director, the Program Director is responsible for developing, organizing and implementing high quality, member-focused aquatics programs. The primary responsibilities include health and wellness, child watch, and community outreach.
The YMCA of Columbia includes six facility branches, serving Richland, Kershaw, Lexington, Calhoun, and Orangeburg counties in South Carolina.
Columbia, SC is an innovative town that's served by university and capital city communities -- and, it’s economical! The ACCRA Cost of Living Index lists Columbia as having a composite cost of living that is 96.4% of the national average. Greater Columbia is justifiably proud of its outstanding educational system that includes nine colleges and universities. Come join our staff team and enjoy all the benefits of living in a modern city, with great shopping, food, and tons to see and do year-round.
Columbia’s weather is ideal! It's warm...it's sunny...it's hot...best of all - it's not cold! The average high in July is 92 degrees (our warmest month) and the average high in January is 55 degrees (our coldest month). We bask in lovely sunshine 226 days a year and average only 2” of snow each year.
Sporting News recognized Columbia as one of the “Best Sports Cities”. 50,000 acre Lake Murray is in our backyard, three beautiful rivers run through our communities, USC Gamecock baseball, basketball and football games are wildly popular, and the Columbia Fireflies are our minor league baseball team (affiliate of New York Mets).
Columbia’s dynamic cultural arts community offers a symphony, an art museum, multiple theatrical companies and an indie movie house. Top name talent comes to Colonial Life Arena...and the list goes on.
Also, hop in your car on a Saturday morning and two hours later, arrive at the Isle of Palms for a picnic with the Atlantic Ocean at your feet; or head up to the mountains - two hours and you're at Caesars head or Table Rock, ready for a day spent hiking to some incredible vantage points where the views go on forever.
Do you share our commitment to strengthening community? Apply today to join us. The YMCA of Columbia SC is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace.
- Ensures programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
- Manages the programs, including developing and monitoring the program budget to meet fiscal objectives; compiling program statistics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program; securing and scheduling the needed facilities; and creating and scheduling the classes, activities or events.
- Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
- Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
- Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
- Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
- Assists with Board/Committee Meetings as requested.
- YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
- One to two years related experience preferred.
- Ability to successfully complete the following trainings within 30 days of hire: Child Abuse Prevention, CPR, First Aid, AED, Oxygen, Bloodborne Pathogens.
- Ability to successfully complete YMCA program-specific certifications as identified by supervisor.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Salary: $34,000.00