Community Health Director

Whatcom Family YMCA•Bellingham, WA

1d•$26 - $29

About The Position

The Community Health Director leads the Whatcom Family YMCA’s Healthy Living programs and partnerships to strengthen community health and well-being throughout Whatcom County. The role oversees programs focused on active aging, chronic disease prevention and management, and healthy behavior change; develops and evaluates evidence-based programming; and identifies ways to make healthy living more accessible. The director builds relationships with healthcare providers, employers, senior-serving organizations, and community partners, and leads corporate wellness initiatives and community outreach.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in community health, health promotion, wellness, chronic disease prevention, behavior change, or a related field, with demonstrated program leadership experience.
At least 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience, including paid staff and/or volunteers.
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to supervise, coach, and develop staff.
Knowledge of chronic disease prevention, behavior change, active aging, and evidence-based health programs.
Ability to build effective community partnerships and collaborate with healthcare providers, employers, public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and other stakeholders.
Ability to use program data, participant feedback, and health outcomes to evaluate effectiveness, communicate impact, and guide program improvement.
Working knowledge of fitness and wellness services, including group exercise, personal training, small group training, and wellness center operations.
Strong communication, facilitation, relationship-building, organizational, and follow-through skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, partnerships, and program priorities.
Ability to relate effectively to people across diverse social and economic backgrounds, with commitment to health equity, inclusion, and ADA compliance.
Ability to perform essential functions in YMCA and community settings, including demonstrating or supporting program activities as appropriate.
Ability to use a computer for extended periods and communicate using a computer and phone or smart device.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Community Health, Recreation, or a related field; equivalent education and experience will be considered.
Experience facilitating or supporting behavior change, health coaching, chronic disease prevention or management, or other evidence-based health programs.
Experience working with healthcare organizations, corporate wellness programs, or community-based nonprofits.

Responsibilities

Oversee and grow community health programs focused on active aging, chronic disease prevention and management, and healthy behavior change.
Develop and evaluate evidence-based programs that support meaningful, lasting health improvements.
Identify opportunities to address community health needs and improve access to healthy living.
Build partnerships with healthcare providers, employers, senior-serving organizations, and community partners.
Lead corporate wellness initiatives, including programs, education, and wellness events.
Represent the YMCA at health fairs, workshops, screenings, and outreach events.
Recruit, train, coach, and develop staff and volunteers.
Foster a welcoming and collaborative environment for staff and participants.
Collaborate with group exercise, personal training, and Wellness Center teams to create a connected experience for members.
Manage program budgets, resources, and schedules.
Track participation, outcomes, and community impact to improve programs.
Work across YMCA departments to connect members and community participants with appropriate programs.
Support grant-funded initiatives, fundraising, and partnerships that expand the YMCA’s impact.