Associate Physical Director- Western YMCA Family Location

Job Details

Description

Our Promise:

Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success

Improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve

Unite communities and inspire service to others

Benefits & Perks

Full benefits package including Dental, Vision & Health Insurance

Generous PTO vacation, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave

Free Nationwide Y Membership for your Household

12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility

Learning and development workshops

Career advancement opportunities

Staff Discounts on Programs & Services and more!

Hourly Range $22.00 - $26.00. Final compensation is based on factors such as the skills, qualifications, and experience.

Essential Responsibilities

• Foster a positive, inclusive team culture grounded in open communication and YMCA values.
• Hire, train, coach, support, and motivate assigned staff teams.
• Oversee daily operations of assigned program areas, including scheduling, staffing, and coverage.
• Support the Physical Director in achieving departmental goals, monitoring performance, and completing daily operational tasks.
• Lead assigned teams to meet or exceed revenue, participation, and service goals.
• Assist with managing expenses and assigned budget areas.
• Communicate and implement operational policies, procedures, and updates and ensure staff compliance.
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, member-focused programs through evaluation, innovation, and staff development.
• Identify training needs and provide ongoing coaching and development.
• Gather and respond to member and staff feedback and resolve concerns in a timely, professional manner.
• Maintain assigned direct service hours and provide coverage as needed.
• Attend and actively participate in required trainings and meetings.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Physical Director.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification from an approved provider (ASHI or Ellis & Associates).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to serve a diverse community.
• Minimum of three years of experience as a personal trainer or certified group exercise instructor.
• NCCA-accredited personal training certification (e.g., ACE, ACSM, NASM, ISSA), nationally recognized group exercise certification or multiple specialty group exercise certifications.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Multilingual skills.
• Experience supervising staff or volunteers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fitness Management, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Health/Physical Education, or related field.
• YMCA Team Leadership, Multi-Team/Branch Leader certification, or equivalent leadership training
  
  

The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer. The Y maintains a work environment in which staff are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.