Summary
Location
Washington
Salary
$70k - $75k
Type
full-time
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About this role
🌟 Are You Ready to Lead Community Wellness at Its Best? 🌟
Become the Healthy Living Director at the Anthony Bowen Y
At the Anthony Bowen Y, we know that healthy living is more than just workouts—it’s about belonging, connection, and empowering all people to thrive. We’re looking for a passionate, strategic leader to serve as our next Healthy Living Director. In this role, you will oversee all wellness operations—including group fitness, personal training, and community health programs—while designing initiatives that bridge the gap between fitness and public health. You’ll help members of all backgrounds feel welcomed, supported, and inspired on their wellness journeys, and build impactful partnerships with local health providers to extend our reach into the community.
What You’ll Do
✅ Champion Community Wellness – Develop responsive, mission-aligned initiatives that meet real health needs.
✅ Inspire and Lead Teams – Recruit, coach, and empower a high-performing staff of trainers and instructors.
✅ Grow Programs and Services – Expand group fitness, personal training, and evidence-based health offerings.
✅ Build Strategic Partnerships – Collaborate with hospitals, health agencies, and local leaders to bring holistic health resources to the Y.
✅ Drive Engagement and Innovation – Launch wellness challenges, educational events, and creative member experiences.
✅ Oversee Excellence – Ensure safety, quality, and hospitality in every aspect of our wellness spaces.
✅ Manage Budgets and Outcomes – Lead with data and purpose—track progress, manage finances, and celebrate results.
✅ Model Our Core Values – Live out Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility in everything you do.
What Makes You a Great Fit
✅You’re a wellness advocate with a deep belief in health equity and accessibility.
✅ You hold a Bachelor’s (or ideally, a Master’s) in Public Health, Health Promotion, Exercise Science, or related field.
✅ You have 3+ years of experience in wellness leadership—personal training, fitness, or community health.
✅ You hold a current CPR/AED certification. A nationally recognized Personal Training or Group Exercise certification is preferred.
✅You’re a strategic thinker, inspiring communicator, and inclusive leader.
✅ You love building systems and relationships that make people stronger—inside and out.
Why the YMCA?
The YMCA offers a supportive and dynamic work environment that encourages personal and professional growth. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a range of benefits designed to support your overall well-being. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy as an employee:
✅ Real Impact: Lead programs that improve health outcomes and change lives.
✅ Competitive Salary Range: $70,000–$75,000, based on experience and qualifications.
✅ Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
✅ Free Y Membership: Full membership for you and your family to support wellness and connection.
✅ Retirement Plans: The Y contributes 10% of your salary to a retirement plan, with additional 403(b) and Roth options.
✅ Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
✅ Growth Opportunities: Access top-tier leadership development and career advancement.
Ready to Redefine Healthy Living?
Join us in creating a stronger, healthier, more connected community—one life at a time.
👉 Apply today and bring your passion for people, purpose, and wellness to the Y.
The future of community health starts with you!
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is an equal opportunity employer and values a range of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. We strive to be a welcoming organization where all staff, members, and communities feel respected, supported, and that they belong.
Other facts
About YMCA of Metropolitan Washington
We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
OUR IMPACT
The YMCA is one of the largest social service agencies serving Washington D.C., suburban Maryland and northern Virginia. Every year, we provide opportunities in wellness, aquatics, youth sports, summer camp, child care, and more for over 250,000 people through our 17 branches and program centers.
Our utmost goal is to make the Y and all we offer accessible and available to the entire community. With the help of our generous donors, community partners and members, we were able to provide $2,662,507 in scholarships and subsidies to more than 12,400 children, adults and families in 2014.
Over 3,140 volunteers gave 161,572 hours of their time and talent in 2014 to help the YMCA fulfill its mission. From dedicated board members to talented program volunteers, these caring friends and neighbors help the YMCA serve more individuals and impact more communities every year.
With a mission to build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all, our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good.
What you'll do
- The Healthy Living Director will oversee all wellness operations, including group fitness and community health programs, while designing initiatives that connect fitness with public health. They will also build partnerships with local health providers to enhance community outreach.
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