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Senior Program Director -Health and Fitness

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Lafayette, CO, USA
Full-time

The new Senior Program Director of  Health and Fitness for the YMCA of Boulder Valley will assist in overseeing our growing Health and Fitness offerings, and help to ensure that our fitness programs continue to thrive and meet the needs of our membership and community.

We are looking for someone who has grace and gumption: An organized problem-solver who cares deeply about fitness, wellness, nutrition, staff management and programming. The ideal candidate is basically awesome. More specifically, this is what awesome looks like to us:

The ideal candidate can help to lead a team through inspiration, coaching and clearly communicated expectations. He or she has a strong work ethic and healthy work-life balance. Our future Senior Program Director of Health and Fitness will be committed to all aspects of the position: work within the framework of an annual budget;  hire, train and supervise a strong staff team; and assist with the creation and implementation of meaningful programming, all while providing excellent customer service to our members and participants. The Y is all about community, making a positive difference in the lives of those we serve each day in our programs. Together, we can impact youth development, healthy living and social responsibility in Boulder County—and have fun while we are doing it.

The YMCA of Boulder Valley is proud to offer full time employees medical, dental, vision, LTD/ADD and life insurance, as well as paid time off, free Y membership and reduced rates on Y programs.  The Y contributes 10% of gross earnings to the Y Retirement Fund for qualified individuals.

Please complete our online application on www.ymcabv.org (required). Please forward your resume and a cover letter as detailed on our website. In addition we require a minimum of 3 professional references (link for this form will be emailed to you after you complete your application). 

We were founded as the Young Men’s Christian Association in 1844. But today, we are The Y, an association that values, and is made stronger by, its diverse people. At the YMCA of Boulder Valley, we are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Manages, directs and coordinates health and fitness programming. Ensures high quality programs and establishes new programs and increased membership retention plans.
  • 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, while ensuring adequate training is delivered/completed in multiple methods including Training Home.
  • Develops, manages and controls assigned budgets related to the department.
  • Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
  • Provides for upkeep of Center and fitness equipment and ensures the physical environment supports safety practices aligning with YMCA standards.
  • Provides staff leadership for annual fund raising campaign, committees and other Board functions as assigned.
  • Maintains proper records/department files, including staff training hours, as required by Human Resources.
  • Organizes and participate in Association special meetings and events.
  • Assists in the marketing development, marketing events, and distribution of program information working in collaboration with the Marketing department.
  • Compiles program statistics, including member surveys. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program.
  • Other duties as assigned. 
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in health sciences, wellness, nutrition, kinesiology or related field of study required. Master degree in related field a plus.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum age requirements of 21
  • Minimum five years’ experience in H&F, staff supervision and budget responsibilities.
  • Ability to work with a wide range of age groups, demographics and have ability to collaborate well with a number of groups and individuals
  • Strong people skills and engaging personality and ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  • Ability and desire to embrace the mission of the YMCA.
  • Lead by example in mission-driven customer service and the implementation of lifestyle choices.
  • Expectation of quality programming in both content and delivery by staff.
  • Innovative program development and staff supervision.
  • Technical equipment knowledge to meet performance expectations.
  • Demonstrated competency in program delivery and leadership.
  • Excellent written and verbal skills. 
  • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $37,000.00 - $40,000.00

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Mar 27 2018
Active Until: 
Apr 27 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit