This is an excellent opportunity for an individual passionate about health, wellness, and social service. This individual will provide leadership and oversight for our new Healthy Connections Program, which involves disadvantaged young adults establishing independence in the community. The Healthy Connections Program includes full YMCA membership and access to the Y’s fitness, aquatics, and group exercise facilities. Program participants are provided with personalized health and wellness coaching, along with care coordination, which includes referrals for: mentoring; post-secondary education direction; workforce development; and guidance counseling. Access to additional wrap-around services will be coordinated by the Program Coordinator. Meetings between the program participants and outside agency personnel will be arranged and may take place at the Y. This Program Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of the Healthy Connections program, including development, delivery, management, evaluation, and reporting. This individual will work collaboratively with Y leadership staff and maintain a positive image of the YMCA. They will be part of an organization that is mission led and values-centered and will experience a high degree of satisfaction with their involvement in the YMCA.

OUR CULTURE: 

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. At the Y we strive to live our cause of strengthening community with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and implement our new Healthy Connections program.
• Recruit, instruct, and guide young adults through wellness activities centered on physical fitness and healthy lifestyle habits, combined with referral and guidance towards resources that will improve their futures.
• Ensure the program meets all applicable standards and work collaboratively with staff, participants, and external stakeholders to identify new program strategies and community partnerships with a focus on implementing a health-centered and data-informed service delivery environment.
• Seek and cultivate partnerships with community agencies based on program trends and barriers participants are experiencing. 
• Collaborate with the Director of Finance to plan and manage the Healthy Connections program budget.
• Assure all program monitoring, evaluations, and reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree is required. Degrees or certifications in health, exercise science, social service, psychology, or counseling are preferred.
• Excellent motivational abilities and facilitation of positive reinforcement teaching mechanisms.
• Experience with outcomes reporting, databases, CRMs, and Microsoft Office, including, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Current Florida driver’s license.
• Collaborative nature with strong decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in fast paced environment, and meets deadlines.