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Job Description
The Penobscot Bay YMCA is seeking a dynamic, people-centered leader to guide and grow our Health & Wellness programs across our Rockport and Rockland branches. This is an opportunity to lead a visible, high-impact department that supports members of all ages in living healthier, more connected lives.
The Penobscot Bay YMCA is a community cornerstone where all people can connect, grow, and thrive. In this role, you bring that mission to life by creating welcoming spaces, developing strong teams, and delivering meaningful wellness experiences.
We’re looking for a leader who is equally comfortable setting direction and jumping in alongside their team—someone who leads from the floor, builds relationships, and takes pride in creating a positive and engaging environment.
Qualifications
What You’ll Do
What You’ll Do
Required Certifications
Job Description
The Penobscot Bay YMCA is seeking a dynamic, people-centered leader to guide and grow our Health & Wellness programs across our Rockport and Rockland branches. This is an opportunity to lead a visible, high-impact department that supports members of all ages in living healthier, more connected lives.
The Penobscot Bay YMCA is a community cornerstone where all people can connect, grow, and thrive. In this role, you bring that mission to life by creating welcoming spaces, developing strong teams, and delivering meaningful wellness experiences.
We’re looking for a leader who is equally comfortable setting direction and jumping in alongside their team—someone who leads from the floor, builds relationships, and takes pride in creating a positive and engaging environment.
Qualifications
What You’ll Do
- Lead and grow health & wellness programs for all ages and abilities
- Supervise, support, and inspire instructors, trainers, and volunteers
- Lead from the floor by teaching group fitness classes and/or providing personal training as needed
- Ensure safe, welcoming, and well-maintained wellness spaces and equipment
- Oversee scheduling, payroll, budgeting, and program registration (Daxko)
- Monitor participation and evolve programming based on member feedback and community needs
- Serve as a key point of contact for the Rockland Harbor branch
- Support YMCA events and community engagement initiatives
- Collaborate across departments to deliver a consistent, mission-driven member experience
- Ensure all health & wellness programs operate in compliance with YMCA policies, safety standards, and applicable regulations
- Maintain a safe, clean, and well-functioning wellness environment across both branches
- Monitor program performance, participation, and member feedback to support continuous improvement
- Respond appropriately to member concerns, incidents, and emergency situations
- Ensure accurate program setup, registration, and reporting within Daxko
- Support hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management of wellness staff
- Lead and support staff meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development
- Maintain accurate records related to programming, staffing, and operations
- Foster an inclusive and welcoming environment for members, staff, and the community
- Support branch operations, events, and cross-department initiatives as needed
- Perform additional duties as required to support the success of the department and organization
What You’ll Do
- Lead and grow health & wellness programs for all ages and abilities
- Supervise, support, and inspire instructors, trainers, and volunteers
- Lead from the floor by teaching group fitness classes and/or providing personal training as needed
- Ensure safe, welcoming, and well-maintained wellness spaces and equipment
- Oversee scheduling, payroll, budgeting, and program registration (Daxko)
- Monitor participation and evolve programming based on member feedback and community needs
- Serve as a key point of contact for the Rockland Harbor branch
- Support YMCA events and community engagement initiatives
- Collaborate across departments to deliver a consistent, mission-driven member experience
Required Certifications
- CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required within a reasonable timeframe after hire
- Relevant group fitness and/or personal training certifications are encouraged and may be required depending on programming needs
- YMCA Child Abuse Prevention training required (completed during onboarding)