--- title: Program Director Healthy Living at Ymcasm description: Ymcasm is hiring for the Program Director Healthy Living role in Santa Monica, CA. Pays $70.3K–$72K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/program-director-healthy-living-at-ymcasm-01a11df6-c4ce-7e6b-829e-8e0c707f8dde date: 2026-10-09T00:15:44Z og_description: Join Ymcasm as Program Director Healthy Living in Santa Monica, CA. Pays $70.3K–$72K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/qt469l.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | ymcasm.org | | **Location** | Santa Monica, CA | | **Salary** | $70.3K/yr - $72K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 08, 2026 | ## Description **POSITION SUMMARY** Under the direction of the COO and in accordance with established Association policies, procedures and goals, the Program Director is responsible for the management and supervision of the Healthy Living department including fee-based programming (such as Personal Training, & Pilates), Group Exercise classes, management of all fitness spaces, and the development, managing and supervision of Youth Sports programs and Active Older Adults programming. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** - Ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for all members and participants. - Plan, develop, budget, and implement wellness and sports programs aligned with YMCA goals. - Deliver high-quality programs including orientations, personal training, Pilates, group exercise, and sports. - Evaluate program effectiveness and participation; compile and analyze program statistics. - Implement strategies to increase membership, program registration, and retention. - Expand youth sports programming in alignment with strategic and operating plans. - Partner with other directors to coordinate shared space usage. - Foster a culture of member engagement, relationship-building, and positive experiences. - Manage Personal Training to ensure quality programming & experience that meets budget standards. - Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and volunteers. - Provide leadership, coaching, recognition, and performance management for staff and volunteers. - Provide leadership, guidance, and support to AOA Coordinator, Sports Coordinator and Healthy Living Coordinator and their respective departments. - Maintain inventory control and ensure timely repairs and preventive maintenance. - Develop and manage departmental budgets; monitor financial performance and payroll. - Promote programs through marketing materials, website updates, social media, and community partnerships. - Participate in fundraising efforts, staff meetings, and maintain professional, timely communication. - Other duties as assigned. **QUALIFICATIONS** - A bachelor's degree in Kinesiology/Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field and/or a minimum of three years of experience in the health and fitness arena. - Current Personal Training certification from a nationally accredited organization required (e.g., NASM, ACE, ACSM, NSCA). - Current Group Exercise Instructor certification from a nationally accredited organization preferred (e.g., ACE, AFAA, NASM, ACSM). - Two+ years of management experience required. - Must be able to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. - CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: * American Red Cross * American Heart Association * American Safety & Health Institute ## Skills - Equipment Maintenance - Payroll Processing - Inventory Control - Pilates Instructor - Automated External Defibrillator - CPR/BLS Certification - NSCA Certification - First Aid Certification - Performance Management - Group Fitness Instruction - Performance Analysis - Associate Certified Entomologist (Ace) - Group Exercise Instructor - Relationship Building - NASM Certified Personal Trainer - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr) - Member Engagement - Statistics - Community Outreach - Social Media - Fundraising - Human Resources - Leadership - AFAA Certified Personal Trainer - NAFC Personal Training Certification - Communication - ACSM Certification - Coaching - Analysis of Alternatives - Budgeting - Youth Sports - American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification ## Related - [Personal Services jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/personal-services?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Personal Care & Beauty jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/personal-services/personal-care-and-beauty?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Wellness Manager jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/personal-services/personal-care-and-beauty/wellness-manager?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 273697 jobs - [Wellness and Fitness](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/wellness-and-fitness?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 23000 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)