Health & Wellness and Camp Program Manager

About the Organization

The Gateway Region YMCA is one of the leading nonprofit charitable organizations in the St. Louis metropolitan region, with a focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving health and well being, and supporting and serving our neighbors. For more than 170 years, the Y’s mission has been to put Christian principles into practice through programs designed to build healthy spirits, minds and bodies for all.

We do that by being the center of communities, serving more than 260,000 individuals annually through our 24 traditional branches located in St. Louis City, seven Missouri counties and six Illinois counties, as well as YMCA Trout Lodge and YMCA Camp Lakewood, the YMCA Community Development Branch, and our Washington University Campus Y Branch. We aspire to be a safe place by promoting belonging for all.

We are a growing and exciting organization where you can flourish, and we would love for you to join us!

• Support planning and coordination of a program and its activities.
• Work with the director to determine current needs for program.
• Ensure implementation of policies and procedures.
• Maintain budget and track expenditures/transactions.
• Manage communication through media relations, social media, etc.
• Schedule and organize meetings/events and maintain agenda.
• Support growth and program development.
• Direct and assist in coordination of day camp programs.
• Ensure high quality programs and implement program enhancements and initiatives.
• Ensure all components of the day camp program are implemented and followed by day camp staff team.
• Ensure programs operate within provided budget.
• Maintain proper records and files at all times.
• Assure compliance with federal, state and local regulations, including ADA accommodations where appropriate.
• Ensure YMCA camp program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
• Provide for upkeep and safety of assigned program facilities and equipment.
• Ensure physical environment supports healthy living.
• Develop and maintain positive, genuine relationships with state authorities, families and community agencies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Dependable, punctual, organized and creative.
• Ability to instruct clients and members in a noncompetitive, non-intimidating manner.
• Energetic, enthusiastic and motivational.
• Serve as a good physical example and role model for a fit and healthy lifestyle.
• Professional manner and appearance.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and kinesiology.
• Ability to maintain a steady growth in program services with high percentage of returning participants.
• Ability to oversee the administration of program services rendering purposeful and coordinated program.
• Good public relations, sound financial conditions, and good equipment management.

The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.