YMCA
Director, Sports & Healthy Lifestyles (prospect Park Ymca)
YMCA, Brooklyn, New York, United States, 11210
They will be responsible for strategic planning, program development, volunteer/committee development, HR and facility management.
Job Description
Salary: $70,000 - $72,000 Annually
The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers - to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.
To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and "LEAP" career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.
The Prospect Park YMCA is seeking a Director, Sports & Healthy Lifestyles, who will be responsible for providing leadership to the Healthy Lifestyles and Youth Sports departments to deliver consistent, quality healthy lifestyles programming to meet the needs of members and the community. They will be responsible for strategic planning, program development, volunteer/committee development, HR and facility management. They will implement the YMCA mission, vision and values in the areas of staffing, volunteers and member retention.
Benefits: The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members includingretirement benefits , medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual's employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Clickherefor more information.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, or a related degree. Or equivalent work experience. 3-5 years in a fitness supervisory/management position. Commensurate experience in fitness management. Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications. Orientation to Healthy Living at the Y. Foundations of Listen First. Principles of Member Health & Wellness. Foundations of Strength and Conditioning. Foundations of Group Exercise. Applicable industry certifications. Attend current hospitality training within 90 days of hire. Knowledge of fitness trends and fitness equipment. Excellent customer service skills. Essential Functions
Plans, schedules and evaluates all healthy lifestyles and sports programming. Provide outstanding hospitality to all members and guests. Outstanding hospitality is acting as a proactive agent - initiating a professional relationship with the members in regard to their needs, concerns, and questions and acting as an agent to accommodate the member's needs/concerns. Recruit, train, supervise, coach and evaluate all Healthy Lifestyle & Sports staff and volunteers. Adhere to Association Healthy Lifestyles standards and guidelines. Develop, control and track departmental budgets in accordance with branch and association guidelines. Serves on the branch leadership team for strategic planning and operations management. Ensures integration of the Healthy Lifestyle programs into the overall branch and association strategic plans. Serve as a branch liaison to the YMCA of Greater NY for Healthy Lifestyle Cabinet. Assists in Annual Campaign efforts. Work within the community to foster a positive image of the YMCA to encourage good public relations by going into the community to support local health fairs, special events, etc. Directs the scheduling, management, maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment pertaining H&W areas (in partnership with the building department). Research, facilitate and build quality programs that build member retention and provide member satisfaction. Set annual priority objectives-improve service based on annual staff evaluations or customer evaluation/feedback. Uphold all association policies and demonstrate core values of respect, responsibility, caring and honesty. Maintain required certifications, tracked in Club Connect. Actively participate in training sessions and designated meetings. Have a thorough knowledge of branch emergency procedures and take appropriate action for emergency situations. Support community and promotional special events as needed. Serve as branch Manager on Duty as assigned. Work with the Board of Managers and Committees as necessary.
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Job Description
Salary: $70,000 - $72,000 Annually
The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers - to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.
To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and "LEAP" career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.
The Prospect Park YMCA is seeking a Director, Sports & Healthy Lifestyles, who will be responsible for providing leadership to the Healthy Lifestyles and Youth Sports departments to deliver consistent, quality healthy lifestyles programming to meet the needs of members and the community. They will be responsible for strategic planning, program development, volunteer/committee development, HR and facility management. They will implement the YMCA mission, vision and values in the areas of staffing, volunteers and member retention.
Benefits: The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members includingretirement benefits , medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual's employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Clickherefor more information.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, or a related degree. Or equivalent work experience. 3-5 years in a fitness supervisory/management position. Commensurate experience in fitness management. Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications. Orientation to Healthy Living at the Y. Foundations of Listen First. Principles of Member Health & Wellness. Foundations of Strength and Conditioning. Foundations of Group Exercise. Applicable industry certifications. Attend current hospitality training within 90 days of hire. Knowledge of fitness trends and fitness equipment. Excellent customer service skills. Essential Functions
Plans, schedules and evaluates all healthy lifestyles and sports programming. Provide outstanding hospitality to all members and guests. Outstanding hospitality is acting as a proactive agent - initiating a professional relationship with the members in regard to their needs, concerns, and questions and acting as an agent to accommodate the member's needs/concerns. Recruit, train, supervise, coach and evaluate all Healthy Lifestyle & Sports staff and volunteers. Adhere to Association Healthy Lifestyles standards and guidelines. Develop, control and track departmental budgets in accordance with branch and association guidelines. Serves on the branch leadership team for strategic planning and operations management. Ensures integration of the Healthy Lifestyle programs into the overall branch and association strategic plans. Serve as a branch liaison to the YMCA of Greater NY for Healthy Lifestyle Cabinet. Assists in Annual Campaign efforts. Work within the community to foster a positive image of the YMCA to encourage good public relations by going into the community to support local health fairs, special events, etc. Directs the scheduling, management, maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment pertaining H&W areas (in partnership with the building department). Research, facilitate and build quality programs that build member retention and provide member satisfaction. Set annual priority objectives-improve service based on annual staff evaluations or customer evaluation/feedback. Uphold all association policies and demonstrate core values of respect, responsibility, caring and honesty. Maintain required certifications, tracked in Club Connect. Actively participate in training sessions and designated meetings. Have a thorough knowledge of branch emergency procedures and take appropriate action for emergency situations. Support community and promotional special events as needed. Serve as branch Manager on Duty as assigned. Work with the Board of Managers and Committees as necessary.
Ymca Careers Similar Positions
Healthy Living Director
YMCA of the Greater Houston Area
Personal Training Director
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Health and Well-Being Program Director
YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties