Well-Being Executive Director

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Executive Director of Wellbeing provides visionary leadership for the YMCA’s wellbeing strategy, integrating health equity, emotional wellness, community connection, and member engagement across all YMCA centers. This role leads the development and implementation of holistic wellbeing programs that align with YMCA core values and support "Pathways to Belonging" — including membership, programs, volunteerism, and philanthropy. With a focus on inclusion, physical activity, mental resilience, and social connection, the Executive Director ensures that wellbeing is embedded in every aspect of the YMCA experience. This includes leadership over fitness and health initiatives such as group exercise, personal training, and small group training, while cultivating a culture of belonging and vitality for staff, members, and the broader community.

Requirements

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Kinesiology, Organizational Leadership, or related field preferred. Master’s degree preferred.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS: Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to inspire others, handle multiple priorities, and work collaboratively across departments; proficiency in Microsoft Office and member management systems. Data analysis, budget management, community relations, and programming.
RELATED EXPIERENCE: 7–10 years of leadership in wellness, health promotion, or community health. Proven ability to build relationships, meet goals, and motivate others toward healthy living. Experience leading cross-functional teams, building community partnerships, and scaling programs across multiple locations.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
You must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds.
Must demonstrate auditory and visual ability to observe and respond to situations in the fitness and membership areas.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead a comprehensive, equity-centered wellbeing strategy across YMCA centers.
Advance pathways to belonging through member-focused engagement strategies in membership, programs, volunteerism, and philanthropy.
Integrate wellness into all center operations and partnerships, with a focus on physical, mental, and social wellbeing.
Align wellbeing priorities with organizational goals and community health needs.
Directly supervise wellbeing staff and healthy living teams across centers.
Build capacity in frontline staff (e.g., Community Wellbeing Champions, fitness staff) through training, coaching, and performance support.
Collaborate with leadership to infuse wellbeing competencies across departments.
Design and oversee innovative offerings including group exercise, personal training, small group training, wellness education, and chronic disease prevention.
Partner with community health providers, local agencies, and nonprofit organizations to expand outreach and engagement.
Ensure all programs are inclusive, accessible, and culturally responsive.
Establish clear metrics and tools to evaluate the impact of wellbeing programs across YMCA centers.
Analyze data on membership trends, program participation, health outcomes, and community engagement to inform continuous improvement.
Lead regular reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) to internal leadership and external partners.
Use data to elevate stories of impact, support grant applications, and guide resource allocation.
Collaborate with the data and membership teams to ensure accurate, ethical, and meaningful data collection aligned with strategic goals.
Ensure consistent and high-quality delivery of all wellbeing-related services across YMCA centers.
Develop and manage budgets, support revenue-generating fitness and wellness services, and identify new funding opportunities.
Lead initiatives to strengthen operational infrastructure for group exercise, personal training, and wellness coaching.
Engage with members regarding their participation in YMCA Programs, Annual Support Campaign, and special events.
Participate in community outreach through grassroots outings, building relationships and partnerships with community leaders, local businesses, and local government.
Travel required.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management.
Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Citizenship, Respect, Responsibility, Caring, and Fairness) as well as the YMCA Core Values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility in all dealings with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff.
Demonstrate competencies in and willingness to develop in the Cause Driven Leadership areas of mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness and personal growth.
All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.