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Health & Wellness Program Director

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O'Fallon, MO, USA
Full-time

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The program director will develop, organize and implement high-quality YMCA program(s)

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Fulfill the mission, vision and values of the YMCA through excellent customer service, creative problem solving, decision-making and stewardship of YMCA resources.
  • Fund-raise for YMCA programs, including World Service, United Way, Annual Campaign and related events.
  • Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.
  • Dependable, punctual, organized and creative.
  • Able to instruct clients and members in a non-competitive, non-intimidating manner.
  • Energetic, enthusiastic and motivational.
  • A good physical example and role model for a fit and healthily lifestyle.
  • Professional manner and appearance.
  • Knowledge of human anatomy and kinesiology.
  • Ability to maintain steady growth in program services with a high percentage of returning participants.
  • Ability to oversee the administration of program services rendering purposeful and coordinated program.
  • Good public relations, sound financial conditions, and good equipment management.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in science/physiology or related field or equivalent.
Skills/Experience: 
  • One to two years related experience preferred.
  • Must be 21 years of age.
  • Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of
    the community.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to use a computer and be able to communicate using a computer or electronic device.
  • The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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: 
Jun 7 2019
Active Until: 
Jul 7 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit