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Senior Program Director

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St. Louis, MO, United States
Full-time

This position leads programs, staff and board teams that meet community needs and fulfill the mission of the Gateway Region YMCA.  The Senior Program Director will lead community health initiatives in the Missouri/Illinois bi-state region.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Plan and implement community health programs in the Missouri/Illinois bi-state region that increase access to and consumption of healthy foods.
  • Plan and implement community health programs in the Missouri/Illinois bi-state region that increase space for and engagement in physical activity.
  • Engage organizations that serve youth in the YMCA Swim Outreach program including collecting all paperwork, working with branches to schedule pool time and lessons, and scheduling busses.
  • Plan and supervise the implementation of programs to serve public housing communities.
  • Lead a branch/board team for the annual support campaign.
  • Host special events including taking a leadership role in the annual YMCA Book Fair.
  • Supervise staff including providing guidance in budgeting, fundraising, supervision and outcomes tracking.
  • Supervise building activities as Relationship Manager on Duty including ensuring the safety of all staff and participants.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
4-year degree required. Degree in public health, social work, health and fitness, or nutrition preferred.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Must have experience in community health, nutrition, or related field.
  • Must have experience supervising staff.
  • Must have program management experience.
  • Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid certification and Emergency Oxygen.  
Compensation/Benefits: 

$44,000.00 - $55,000.00

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: 
Sep 24 2017
Active Until: 
Oct 24 2017
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit