Active Older Adults Program Director

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties•Gig Harbor, WA

1d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Active Older Adults (AOA) Program Director develops, coordinates, and provides administrative support for the department at a large branch, as defined by budget size, staff count, and program scope and scale. Supervises department staff and their functions to ensure quality programs. Provides leadership, instruction and motivation for program participants through innovative program development, evaluations, and ongoing training of staff and volunteers. Provides a quality experience to members focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and/or two years related knowledge and experience that includes supervision, fiscal management, program development, staff and volunteer development.
Knowledge of current health and well-being safety and program standards, latest trends in the industry and the ability to articulate and incorporate them.
Knowledge of and experience in planning, organizing, and implementing age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities, Including group exercise classes.
Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations
Demonstrated skills in customer service, public relations, organizational skills, communications, supervision, computer knowledge, and file maintenance.
CPR for the Professional, AED First Aid, and Oxygen certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days.
Regularly required to talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand, walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Must occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds and seldom lift or move a higher amount.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Occasionally may need to plan and participate in programming outdoors.
Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training throughout employment as required.
Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in- person training as required.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and evaluate engaging programs, activities, group exercise classes and events focused on Active Older Adult members.
Create, schedule, and lead health and well-being group exercise classes that support all fitness levels and adhere to current safety guidelines.
Motivate and support members in achieving fitness goals across flexibility, strength, muscular endurance, and cardiovascular conditioning.
Identify, develop, and expand AOA programs, small groups, and special events to meet community needs and align with Association strategic goals.
Build and maintain strong community partnerships to grow AOA membership and increase member engagement.
Track program participation, volunteer hours, staffing coverage, and usage data to ensure safety, effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
Manage program budgets in partnership with the Sr. Director, including purchasing equipment and monitoring expenses in accordance with Association policies.
Respond promptly and professionally to member and community inquiries or concerns.
As part of the Health and Well Being Team, you will also be responsible for helping to cover group exercise classes, events, and activities should staff call out.
Design, implement, and evaluate programs, activities, and events, with a focus on AOA members.
Create and schedule health and well-being classes.
Identify and cultivate community partnerships with the goal of bringing more AOA members into our centers and increasing engagement of current AOA members.
Play an active role in managing Insurance-Based Membership opportunities.
Establish new program activities and expand programs to meet the needs of the community in accordance with Association strategic and operating plans.
Coordinate use of facilities for program activities and events.
Recruit, train, and support AOA volunteers.
Confidently lead members through health and well-being programs while demonstrating current safety guidelines to assist in improving the four components of fitness; flexibility, strength, muscular endurance, and cardio-respiratory conditioning, for all fitness levels.
Assist members with fitness goals through motivation, instruction, and support.
Compile program statistics. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program.
Track hourly usage to ensure the department has enough staff for safety.
Provide input to help inform and develop marketing materials and support distribution of program information.
Collaborate with the Association Operational Focus Groups and other directors of YMCA PKC branches to ensure consistent association-wide programming.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations.
Respond to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
Identify and develop AOA small groups, activities, and events.
In partnership with the Sr. Director, manage and implement the approved program budget.
Research, obtain approval and purchase new equipment.
Utilize purchase orders, check requests and expense reports per association policies. Use a system to track and monitor ongoing expenses, purchase orders and inventory.
In partnership with the Sr. Director, recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule and direct staff and volunteers as needed.
Work in collaboration with senior management to review and evaluate staff performance.
Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
Support development and implementation of program specific volunteer training program. Assist staff in identifying productive and creative volunteer roles.
Review, approve, and submit staff time cards to payroll department per schedule.
Track volunteer hours and record appropriately.
Schedule shifts and process time off request forms for staff.
Provide all departmental staff with professional development.
Ensure that all mandatory training is scheduled, funded, and completed.
Ensure records of staff certifications are current and complete.
Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.
Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.
Develop relationships with internal/external members to secure and support branch financial development success.
Provide training and equip staff with tools to better communicate our cause.
Cleaning and sanitation protocols will be required of all staff.
Staff will be responsible for frequent touchpoint cleaning and sanitizing in specific areas.
Train and support staff on safety protocols, cleaning and sanitizing.
Staff are expected to adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, including the use of PPE.
Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plan options
YMCA paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
Opportunity to participate in the YMCA 403(b) retirement saving plan. After 2 years of Full-Time employment, the YMCA will contribute 8% of your monthly earnings
Accrual of 15 days of paid vacation (vacation accruals increase with years of service)
A free YMCA Family membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
8 paid Holidays/Floating Holidays per year
Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program and LifeMart employee discount center
Professional training, education and certification opportunities
20% discount on YMCA programs, Child Care services, and merchandise
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for Full-Time employees