What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director - Healthy Living / Play & Learn position at YMCA of Greater Tulsa?
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YMCA of Greater Tulsa
The following position is currently available:
POSITION NAME: Program Director
LOCATION: The Y at East Central
JOB PURPOSE:
Under the direction of the Associate Executive Director, The Program Director for the Y at East Central will administer all functions related to Health Living and Play and Learn Departments.This includes: group exercise, fitness floor and Play and Learn operations. They will have a direct focus on community development through group exercise classes, member experience, programing of a new branch and childcare.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Mission Advancement
Values: Models and teaches the Y’s values.
Collaboration
Relationships: Builds relationships to create small communities.
Operational Effectiveness
Project Management: Develops, plans, and manages best practices through the engagement of team.
Quality Results: Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
Personal Growth
Change Capacity: Facilitates change, models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change.
Functional Expertise: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE:
Required:
1.Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience
2.Minimum 2 years’ experience working in the wellness and fitness industry
3.Volunteer or Staff supervision experience
4.Knowledge of the YMCA as a nonprofit organization
5.Bilingual - English/Spanish.
Preferred:
1.Knowledge of budgeting & expense control.
2.Certification in ACE, ACSM, NSCA, AFAA, or NASM
3.Current CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
4.Education in nutrition, physical education, public health, etc.
5.Excellent written and oral communication skills
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FOR HEALTHY LIVING:
1.Responsible for budgeting for all areas of responsibility fitness floor, group exercise, & personal training programs.
2.Ensure growth of group exercise programs and other fitness related programming.
3.Work toward increase in membership retention.
4.Lead effort to research and maintain cutting edge fitness and wellness classes and programs.
5.Recruit, develop and lead wellness staff.
6.Assist during For A Better Us Campaign.
7.Model relationship building skills in all interactions.
8.Distribute wellness information including scheduling.
9.Accurate and timely with all assignmnts, deadlines, etc.
10.Responsible for all communication coming from fitness to the branch.
11.Perform all administrative task required.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FOR HEALTHY LIVING:
1.Managing program budget, controlling expenses & income generation for department.
2.Create engaging age-appropriate programing and activities
3.Increase membership retention through engagement of members.
4. Recruit, develop and lead Play & Learn staff.
5. Assist branch in a leadership role participating in branch events and volunteering for committees benefiting association.
6.Assist in recruiting, developing, and retaining volunteers for branch through Play & Learn.
7.Coordinate scheduling of programs at branch.
8.Accurate and timely with all assignments, deadlines, etc.
9.Assist with all communication coming from Play & Learn to all departments within branch.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
·-High level of concentration and aptitude for learning wide variety of program information and new computer applications
·- Physically able to tour members inside and outside facility as needed
·-Must be able to move from branch to branch when and as needed, potentially at a moment’s notice.
·-Physically able to sit, stand, move, jump, etc. as necessary to work with group exercise instructors & personal trainers.
·-Physically able to lift 45 pounds.
·-Ability to speak distinctly to communicate with customers and staff on the phone or in person.
·-Patience to deal with 5 or more people at the same time.
·-Sound judgment and problem-solving skills for dealing with daily issues in a variety of situations.
RELATIONSHIPS TO BE MAINTAINED:
·--1.Members, Staff, Community Leaders
·--Ongoing, lasting relationships with volunteers
·--All departments at your location
POSITION POSTED: July 1st
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 15
STATUS: Salaried- Non Exempt
SALARY RANGE: 40,000 – 42,000