Sports & Wellness Director

This job is no longer available

Search for More Jobs
YMCA of the USA
Metairie, LA, USA
Full-time

Great opportunity to join the YMCA of Greater New Orleans, as director of sports and wellness programs in Metairie, Louisiana.

The Sports and Wellness Director manages all aspects of assigned programs. Responsible for budgeting, marketing, and leadership of staff in the wellness center, youth sports programs, active older adults programs and group exercise. Starting annual salary is $36,000.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs staff and volunteers.
  • Establishes new program activities and expands programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
  • Assists in the marketing of assigned programs and distribution of program information.
  • Organizes and schedules program registrations.
  • Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
  • Assists in fundraising activities and special events.
  • Compiles program statistics - monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of assigned programs.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Skills/Experience: 
  • Current certifications in group exercise and wellness (or ability to secure required certifications after hire)
  • Previous management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other non-profit agency
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with other community organizations
  • Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification
Compensation/Benefits: 
  • Health & Dental Insurance
  • Life, Short-term & Long-term Disability Insurance
  • YMCA Retirement Program (association currently contributes 12%)
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays (11 per year)
  • Vacation Leave
  • Paid Training Opportunities

Salary: $36,000.00

How to Apply: 

https://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/details/39221

Job Function: 
Program / Project Management

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
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: 
Sep 26 2019
Active Until: 
Oct 26 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit