Description

The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City has an immediate opening for a Program Director at the new YMCA Healthy Living Center in South Oklahoma City. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Oversees the overall management and operation of health and wellness programs, including budget development and control, recruitment and training of staff and volunteers, programming, equipment maintenance, quality checks, enforcing safety standards and other policies and procedures, ensuring high standards of program quality as well as member and participant retention rate. Demonstrates a personal commitment to overall health and well-being. Promotes health and well-being through inspiring and motivating a positive change in everyone. Builds relationships with members through the YMCA movement. Collaborates (as applicable) through partnerships across YMCA departments and with public, private and other non-profit organizations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent must have the competencies, skills, and proven leadership ability to successfully carry out the association’s mission, goals, and visions for serving the community and our three focus areas of Healthy Living, Youth Development and Social Responsibility. Other important competencies of the Healthy Living Director include the following:

Management Skills:

• Prepares and administers budgets for the department, meeting the budgeted net by year-end.
• Develops and implements marketing for the areas of responsibility that will positively impact attendance and registration.
• Assembles a schedule of year-round wellness programs.
• Purchases all equipment necessary as budgeted and approved for the success of the YMCA and department.
• Prepares and implements marketing plans with the approval of the Communications Department for all areas of responsibility to ensure growth each year. 
• Submits information for program brochures in accordance with the published schedule.
• Is available to work evenings and weekends as called upon or as schedule dictates due to seasonal programming needs.
• Assists with the implementation of special events as needed for their success as a member of the YMCA program staff.
• Maintains and inventories all equipment.
• Other duties as assigned and determined necessary. Job duties could change depending on changes in the business.
• Recruit volunteers for the council and play an active role in the Community Support Campaign.

Teamwork:

• Works cooperatively with other department heads, volunteers, committees and departments.
• Serves on and recruits key staff from the department for various Ad-Hoc committees needed for the overall success of the YMCA.
• Attends and participates in all staff meetings and trainings and encourage other staff to do as well.

Member Service:

• Assembles a class schedule for wellness programs that is current with trends and community/member needs. 
• Regularly evaluates the classes, soliciting responses from members and staff.

Communication Skills:

• Provides quality ongoing training for staff and volunteers that will enhance their capabilities and be applicable to their work on a daily basis.
• Share the YMCA story and programs when requested to various groups in the community.

Human Resources:

• Recruits, supervises, and trains quality, sufficient staff to implement programming for the wellness department. Cultivates the development of the staff for growth and success.

Professional Style:

• Pays attention to detail, completeness and consistency when performing job function. 
• Able to instill confidence through dependability, meeting deadlines, promptness, and regularity of attendance.

Leadership:

• Influences staff and members by performing job functions in a positive, enthusiastic manner.
• Demonstrates commitment to the Association’s Strategic Plan and initiatives. 
• Incorporates and trains staff in our character development values of respect, responsibility, caring and honesty into all program areas.

Attainment of Association Goals:

• Sets an example by engaging in an active and healthy lifestyle to promote personal well-being.
• Supports diverse and inclusive work environment and is a community advocate for the YMCA.
• Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers.

Physical Demands

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, it is necessary to specify the physical, mental and environmental conditions of the Essential Duties of the job. 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.

• The employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time and to lift and/or move 50 pounds or more, in case of an emergency.

EFFECT ON END RESULTS:

This position has a direct impact on the overall effectiveness with which the Association accomplishes its objectives for membership, programs and community – retention and membership revenue. Healthy Living rules are enforced in qualified, certified, and educated health and wellness staff that reflects the YMCA mission. The equipment is well maintained and safe.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be certified or willing to get certified in PR/CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in physical education, recreation or equivalent and a minimum of two years successful supervisory experience in the health and wellness field.
• Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR effectively. 
• Must be willing to obtain YMCA certifications.
• Must have 2 to 3 years’ experience working with youth and adults in a wellness environment.
• Must have knowledge of YMCA programs, program development, and acceptance of management practices.
• Must be creative and demonstrate initiative in program development.
• Must be able to project enthusiasm to staff and program participants.
• Ability to work under occasional stressful conditions and to work irregular hours. 
• Must have the ability to work independently. 
• Must have strong communication, interpersonal, and supervisory skills. 
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication.
• Must be a proven team player.
• Must have the ability to interpret, adopt, and apply guidelines/procedures.