Youth & Family/Adult Sports/AOA Director- Central YMCA at YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne

At the YMCA, work is more than a job—it’s a calling. Every day, you’ll create unforgettable experiences, build lasting connections, and positively impact lives across our community. As the Youth, Family & Adult Sports / Active Older Adult Director at the Central Branch YMCA, you’ll have the chance to lead programs that bring people together and inspire healthier living. If you’re ready to grow, give back, and make a difference, this is where you belong.
 

Why you’ll love the YMCA 

As a full-time staff member, you and your household will receive a free membership and participate in many free programs. Also, receive a 12% employer-funded retirement plan upon eligibility. 

Other perks our Y employees enjoy: 

• Personal Development: You’ll have many opportunities for free training and certifications, as well as opportunities to advance your career. 
• Childcare: Your dependents will enjoy free before and after-school care and summer day camp options. As a member, up to four hours of Childwatch is also offered during regular child watch hours while visiting a membership facility. 
• Medical and Financial: Other benefits include paid time off and sick time, YMCA-contributed HSA, health, vision, dental and life insurance, and long-term disability. 
• Fulfillment: Engage in an amazing, encouraging, and diverse team while working for a company that cares about you personally and is actively involved in our community! 

Responsibilities:

The Central Branch YMCA is seeking an enthusiastic Youth, Family and Adult Sports & Active Older Adult Director. The ideal candidate has a passion for impacting the lives of the community. A successful director will be a detail-oriented, effective listener, strong team builder and have a passion for serving others. This job will be inclusive of management of youth, family, teen, and adult sports programs and Active Older Adult programs. 

• Lead: Direct and supervise program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
• Develop: Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations.
• Grow: Establish new program activities and expand programs within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans. 

Requirements:

Candidates must be committed to contributing to the mission, culture, and values of the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne as well as: 

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred but will consider an equivalent combination of education/work experience.
• One to two years related leadership experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, supervisory, and organizational skills.
• Excellent human relation skills and enthusiasm.
• An elevated level of organization, flexibility, and ability to handle difficult situations effectively.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Ability to address large groups of people.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Successfully complete within 60 days of hire: CPR/First Aid/O2 Certification, Bloodborne Pathogen training, Child Abuse Prevention training, and all other required training as specified by your supervisor.

 Salary: Exempt, Full time $45,000-$47,000 annually

Location: Central Branch YMCA, 1020 Barr Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802