Located in Union, New Jersey, the Five Points Branch is a full-service facility with an exciting future on the horizon. Currently serving over 3,200 members, the Five Points Branch hosts services within the areas of Youth & Teens, Health and Well-Being, Aquatics, The Arts, Childcare and Summer Day Camp.
The Healthy Living and Youth Program Director will provide direction and leadership for the Health & Wellness and Youth Program departments. Responsibilities will include: program development, member support and engagement, program growth and retention, fiscal management, volunteer and staff development, program marketing and communications. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
The candidate must possess the ability to lead and work closely with all other Departments to provide excellent member service and engagement. The Healthy Living and Youth Program Director must have a minimum of three years' experience supervising others, excellent oral and written communication skills consistent with Y branding, excellent follow-through; must possess out of the box thinking, initiative, enthusiasm, good judgment and strong customer service skills.
- Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs program staff team and volunteers as needed, including Group Exercise staff, Child Watch, Health & Wellness, Personal Training and Special Camp staff. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
- Design and implement the schedule of Group Exercise programming to best serve our membership demographic, making format or instructor changes when necessary. Actively recruit new, fresh group exercise instructors to continually infuse innovation into the schedule.
- Create, develop and maintain a Personal Training system that focuses on sales, revenue growth and improving member retention.
- Direct the scheduling, maintenance, and repair of Department facilities and equipment.
- Develop new sports programs for youth and adults that are aligned with the YMCA's strategic plan and changing community needs.
- Leads the implementation and day to day operations of the Specialty Camps offered during the summer.
- Oversees rentals for space and sports/fitness-themed birthday parties.
- Handles the implementation of two offsite fitness programs and an afterschool sports program.
- Participates in the planning of the annual budget; manages and implements the approved budget and takes appropriate action to correct variances.
- Leads assigned aspects fo Annual Support Campaign fundraising.
- Scheduled hours will include Saturday and two evenings per week. Schedule may vary and require flexibility.
- Current CPR, First Aid, AED certifications
- ACSM, NASM, NSCA, AFAA or ACE certifications are a plus
- Supervisory experience in Health/Wellness or Youth Development programs
- Experience managing facilities, equipment, budget and staff is preferred
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in program development
Salary: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00