What are the responsibilities and job description for the Programs Director position at YMCA of the USA?
The Programs Director drives member engagement, program growth, and community impact, while playing a key role in shaping member experience.
Job Description
The Programs Director is a strategic, people-centered leader responsible for the development, growth, and overall success of McGaw YMCA’s youth and adult fitness, sports, and wellness offerings. This role oversees a broad portfolio spanning land and fitness, sports and courts, and wellness initiatives, ensuring high-quality, inclusive experiences that help members achieve their goals, build meaningful relationships, and feel a strong sense of belonging.
Qualifications
The Programs Director drives member engagement, program growth, and community impact, while playing a key role in shaping the overall member experience and developing staff. This leader is expected to be innovative, creative, and fearless—bringing new ideas, energy, and approaches to continuously evolve programming and meet the needs of a diverse community.
Job Description
The Programs Director is a strategic, people-centered leader responsible for the development, growth, and overall success of McGaw YMCA’s youth and adult fitness, sports, and wellness offerings. This role oversees a broad portfolio spanning land and fitness, sports and courts, and wellness initiatives, ensuring high-quality, inclusive experiences that help members achieve their goals, build meaningful relationships, and feel a strong sense of belonging.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- 5 years of experience in program management, fitness, recreation, or related field
- Proven experience leading teams and managing operations
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Group exercise and/or personal training experience and certifications necessary. Certifications can include Group exercise and/or YMCA strength and conditioning, ACE, NASM, ACSM personal training certification.
The Programs Director drives member engagement, program growth, and community impact, while playing a key role in shaping the overall member experience and developing staff. This leader is expected to be innovative, creative, and fearless—bringing new ideas, energy, and approaches to continuously evolve programming and meet the needs of a diverse community.