Director of Health and Wellness at Penobscot Bay YMCA

Rockport, Maine, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

63000.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Program Expansion, Supervision, Team Inspiration, Group Fitness Instruction, Personal Training, Operational Confidence, Budgeting, Scheduling, Payroll Management, Program Registration, Community Engagement, People Management, Administrative Confidence, Mission Alignment

Industry

Community Services

Description

Description Are you passionate about health, leadership, and building a strong community? The Penobscot Bay YMCA is seeking a dynamic, people-centered leader to guide and grow our Health & Wellness programs across our Rockport and Rockland branches. This is an opportunity to shape programming, inspire a team, and create welcoming spaces where individuals and families thrive. We’re looking for someone who brings strong leadership skills, operational confidence, and a genuine enthusiasm for healthy living. If you’re equally comfortable setting direction and jumping in to support your team, this role offers the opportunity to do both. What You’ll Do • Lead and expand health & wellness programs for all ages and abilities • Supervise, support, and inspire instructors, trainers, and volunteers • Lead from the floor by teaching group fitness classes and/or providing personal training as needed to support programming and member engagement • Ensure safe, welcoming, and well-maintained wellness spaces and equipment • Oversee scheduling, payroll, budgeting, and program registration (Daxko) • Monitor participation and adjust programming based on member feedback and community needs • Serve as a key point of contact for the Rockland Harbor branch • Support YMCA events and community engagement initiatives • Collaborate across departments to deliver a positive, mission-driven experience Why Join the Pen-Bay Y? • Competitive benefits package including PTO, paid holidays (12), and health, dental, and vision insurance • Retirement program with 10% YMCA contribution after two years • Free family YMCA membership • The opportunity to lead programs that directly impact the health and well-being of our community Requirements What We’re Looking For • Passion for health, wellness, and community impact • Strong leadership and people-management skills • Experience managing teams, programs, or operations • Organizational and administrative confidence • Ability to respond calmly and effectively in dynamic situations • Commitment to the YMCA mission and inclusive values A bachelor’s degree in a health-related field OR equivalent experience is preferred. A willingness to obtain CPR, First Aid, AED, and relevant fitness certifications within a reasonable timeframe is required. Training & support are provided. Work Environment This role includes active participation in wellness spaces and may require standing, walking, lifting, and demonstrating exercises. Evening and weekend availability is part of serving our community. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Employment with the Penobscot Bay YMCA is at-will. Equal Opportunity Statement The Penobscot Bay YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Responsibilities

The Director will lead and expand health and wellness programs for all ages, supervising staff and instructors while actively supporting programming by teaching fitness classes or training members as needed. Responsibilities also include overseeing operational tasks such as scheduling, payroll, budgeting, and ensuring wellness spaces are safe and well-maintained.