Senior Program Director, Sports, Movement & Wellness - Lakewood

YMCA of Greater Long Beach•Lakewood, CA

7d•$72,307 - $97,828•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Program Director, Sports, Movement & Wellness provides strategic and operational leadership for the Lakewood Family YMCA's sports, gymnastics, fitness, wellness, group exercise, personal training, and related healthy living programs. This position leads multiple program teams, develops and coaches department leaders, manages financial and participation performance, advances member engagement and retention, and ensures high-quality, safe, mission-aligned programs. The position works closely with branch and association leadership to identify community needs, implement growth strategies, strengthen partnerships, and continuously improve the member and participant experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Recreation, Business, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in sports, fitness, wellness, recreation, or a related program area, including direct supervisory or multi-team leadership experience.
Demonstrated experience managing budgets, revenue and expense performance, staffing, program growth, and operational goals.
Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification required, or ability to obtain within the timeframe established by YMCA policy.
Nationally accredited Personal Trainer or Group Exercise certification, or relevant Kinesiology/fitness credential, preferred.
Ability to respond effectively to safety and emergency situations and to apply YMCA risk-management and child-safety practices.
Strong planning, organizational, financial, communication, customer service, and leadership skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and work with limited day-to-day supervision.
Ability to work effectively with individuals and communities of diverse backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, and experiences.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and use CRM, scheduling, registration, reporting, and other technology platforms used by the YMCA.
Successful completion and maintenance of all background screening, fingerprinting, child abuse prevention training, and other safety requirements applicable to the position under law and YMCA policy.

Nice To Haves

Nationally accredited Personal Trainer or Group Exercise certification, or relevant Kinesiology/fitness credential, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for Wellness Coaching, Fitness Floor, Group Exercise, Personal Training, Fit Zone, Youth & Adult Sports, and Gymnastics, ensuring alignment with YMCA mission, association priorities, and branch goals.
Directly lead, support, and develop Directors, Managers, Coordinators, and other assigned staff through goal setting, coaching, performance management, succession planning, and professional development.
Establish and execute a cohesive vision for sports, wellness, and movement programs that strengthens member engagement, participation, retention, and overall well-being.
Ensure delivery of high-quality youth and adult sports leagues, gymnastics, fitness, wellness, camps, clinics, tournaments, and related programs through program evaluation and continuous improvement.
Oversee program financial performance, including budget development and management, forecasting, payroll oversight, expense controls, revenue goals, participation goals, and corrective action planning.
Develop and implement growth strategies for membership engagement, personal training, wellness coaching, sports participation, gymnastics enrollment, youth fitness, and other fee-based programs.
Monitor key performance indicators and analyze participation, retention, member experience, staffing, and financial data to identify trends and implement action plans.
Maintain high standards for customer service, program quality, participant safety, risk management, incident response, and compliance with YMCA policies, procedures, and applicable requirements.
Partner with branch and association leadership to assess community needs, identify emerging trends, and develop innovative programs, services, and member experiences.
Collaborate with Membership and Marketing teams on member onboarding, appreciation initiatives, communications, and strategies that increase participation, retention, and community awareness.
Provide leadership and direction to wellness teams to support effective member onboarding, quality coaching practices, current industry standards, and achievement of member wellness goals.
Provide strategic oversight for youth and adult sports and gymnastics programs, strengthening program quality, participant development, community partnerships, safety, and sustainable growth.
Manage fitness center design, equipment selection, space utilization, equipment refresh planning, and capital replacement projects in partnership with Facilities and branch leadership.
Build and maintain relationships with schools, community organizations, volunteers, public agencies, and local partners to strengthen program impact and visibility.
Recruit, train, support, and recognize volunteers in accordance with YMCA standards and applicable screening and safety requirements.
Support branch operations by serving as Manager on Duty when assigned, participating in association Healthy Living and Sports cluster work, contributing to annual campaign and fundraising activities, and advancing association-wide strategic objectives.
Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and YMCA functions, and perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the position's scope and level of responsibility.