SENIOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Overview

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Join to apply for the SENIOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR role at YMCA of the USA . This role oversees the creation, development, and growth of membership, aquatics, fitness, and sports programming at the YMCA and will grow other programs as the branch requires. You’ll lead the way in ensuring programs are safe, fun, and effective, and provide the community with the best possible experience. It’s a role that blends creativity, leadership, and a deep commitment to making a positive impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop new activities that engage youth and adults and align with the mission of healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development.
  
• Manage facilities and budgets for the aquatics center, fitness floor, and sports facility scheduling, maintenance, and safety; oversee budgeting processes.
  
• Recruit, train, and support staff and volunteers; manage departmental coordinator roles and ensure certifications are current.
  
• Introduce new programs to add value to YMCA memberships and advance aquatics, fitness, membership, and sports activities.
  
• Build and maintain community relationships to secure support for the YMCA; develop strategies to grow Annual Support Campaign and scholarships.
  
• Manage payroll for assigned departments and respond to supervisor and member communications within 24 hours.
  
• Help shape and manage the vision for the YMCA’s sports, fitness, and aquatics programming while continuing personal leadership growth.
  

Qualifications

• Leadership with Heart: lead with passion, positivity, and a commitment to making a difference; ability to mentor other branches due to YMCA leadership experience.
  
• A Splash of Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 4 to 5 years of YMCA management experience in sports, aquatics, fitness, youth services, membership, or related fields.
  
• Safety First, Always: Certifications in CPR, AED, lifeguard and other safety trainings (or willingness to obtain); risk management training preferred.
  
• Team Player: strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset; collaboration and engagement are key.
  
• Growth Mindset: drive to develop leadership skills and help others grow.
  

Benefits

• YMCA Membership
  
• Program Discounts
  
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Long & Short-Term Disability, Employee Life Insurance
  
• 12% Employer Funded Retirement Plan
  
• Optional 403B Retirement Savings Account
  
• Generous PTO policy
  
• 8 Paid Holidays
  
• Professional Development Opportunities and Trainings
  

Essential Functions

• Develop new activities that engage a wide range of participants and promote healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development.
  
• Oversee facilities and budgets for the aquatics center, fitness floor, and sports facility, including scheduling, maintenance, and safety.
  
• Lead a team of staff and volunteers; ensure certifications are current; manage departmental coordinators.
  
• Innovate and grow programs to add value to memberships and elevate programming.
  
• Grow community partnerships and support for the YMCA, including the Annual Campaign and scholarships for families in need.
  
• Payroll management for assigned departments.
  
• Respond to supervisor and member communications within a 24-hour business period.
  
• Contribute to shaping and managing the vision for the YMCA’s sports, fitness, and aquatics programming.
  

Seniority level

• Director
  

Employment type

• Full-time
  

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology
  

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations
  

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