Director of Fitness and Youth Programs

MAKAH TRIBE

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Director of Fitness and Youth Programs

EXEMPT: Yes

JOB CODE: 1OL T2

TARGET SALARY: $43.16 to $47.96 DOQ

SHIFT: Flex

PROGRAM: Fitness and Youth Programs

LOCATION: Gym

REPORTS TO: General Manager

SUMMARY:

The Director of Fitness and Youth Programs is responsible for the overall

management and operation of the Community Gymnasium, Fitness Center, Boys

& Girls Club, and related fitness and youth programs. This position provides

leadership in developing, implementing, and evaluating programs and services

that promote healthy lifestyles, positive youth development, community

engagement, and recreational opportunities for Tribal members.

The Director oversees staff, facilities, budgets, grants, and program activities to

ensure services are safe, effective, and responsive to community needs. The

position works closely with Tribal departments, schools, community

organizations, and the Makah Wellness Team to support fitness, prevention,

youth engagement, and healthy lifestyle initiatives.

As a member of the Tribal leadership team, the Director is expected to work

collaboratively across departments, support the Tribe's strategic goals, and

ensure programs and services are delivered in a manner consistent with Makah

values, priorities, and commitment to community wellbeing.

The Director provides both strategic leadership and hands-on operational

support to ensure the efficient operation of facilities, programs, and community

events. Due to the diverse nature of the department and available resources, the

Director is expected to actively participate in facility operations, event setup,

maintenance coordination, and program delivery as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Because of the Tribe’s commitment to community service and the well-being of

its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office

and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their

regular responsibilities.

Develop, recommend, implement, and periodically update comprehensive plans,

goals, and strategies for the Community Gymnasium, Fitness Center, and Boys &

Girls Club programs to address current and future community needs, service

priorities, programming, facility use, staffing, budgets, and funding

opportunities.

Provide overall leadership, administration, and operational oversight of the

Community Gymnasium, Fitness Center, and Boys & Girls Club programs in a

manner consistent with Makah Tribal values, community priorities, and

organizational goals.

Assure all assigned tribal employees obtain and maintain such licenses and

certificates required to effectively deliver services and/or qualify for funding from

non-tribal sources; assure terms of grants and contracts are adhered to; when

grants and contracts are in conflict with Makah Tribal Council policy and

resolutions, recommend appropriate action to the Makah Tribal Council and

follow-up on their decisions as directed.

Develop, implement, and maintain effective youth, fitness, recreation,

prevention, and community engagement programs and activities that promote

healthy lifestyles, positive youth development, and community wellbeing.

Oversee day-to-day operations, programming, facility scheduling, staffing, and

activities to ensure programs are delivered in accordance with established

standards, goals, policies, and safety requirements.

Provides hands-on leadership by assisting with the operation, maintenance,

setup, cleanup, and day-to-day functions of the Community Gymnasium, Fitness

Center, Boys & Girls Club, and community events as needed to ensure safe,

efficient, and high-quality services.

At all times, serve as a positive role model for youth, staff, and community

members by demonstrating professionalism, leadership, respectful conduct, and

healthy lifestyle behaviors.

Promote and integrate healthy lifestyle practices through fitness, recreation,

prevention, nutrition, and community wellness activities and programming.

Manage facilities and ensure a productive, clean, and positive work environment,

at all times, ensure all facilities are clean and safe.

May consult with parents concerning children’s use and/or behavior.

Develop a schedule for the Community Gymnasium i.e., adults, men, women,

youth and community member use.

Prepare and publish program calendars, schedules, and activity information in a

timely manner to ensure effective communication and community participation.

Manage and monitor departmental budgets, expenditures, purchasing, inventory,

and program resources in accordance with approved budgets, Tribal policies,

grant requirements, and financial procedures.

Maintain inventory and accountability for program equipment, supplies, and

facility resources; recommend purchases and replacement of equipment and

supplies as necessary.

Increase visibility of programs via posting of daily & weekly schedules,

announcement of upcoming events, and the timely dissemination of information

for the development of advertising and promotion through mailings, flyers and

the Portal.

Outreaches to and maintains contact with parents, community groups, schools,

and others.

Seeks funding through tribal, state, federal and non-governmental sources i.e.,

apply for applicable grants and program funding.

Develops and maintain cooperative relationships with all agencies and

community organizations that are relevant to our mission and goals.

Prepares and maintains records covering research, program development, and

statistical information, for use in program strategic planning and evaluation.

Develops, implements, and monitors departmental goals, work plans, and

performance measures to ensure consistency with the current Makah Tribal

Organization Strategic Plan and organizational priorities established by the

Makah Tribal Council and General Manager’s Office.

Establish collaborative partnerships with Tribal departments, schools, and

community partners to promote recreation, fitness, youth development, and

community wellness initiatives.

Participates in the Makah Wellness Team and assists in the development and

implementation of community wellness, prevention, recreation, and youth

engagement activities.

Allocate and monitor work assigned to staff and program volunteers, providing

ongoing feedback. Identify and support training and development opportunities

for assigned staff and volunteers.

Establishes training for new staff and current employees.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES:

Directly supervises Assistant Gym Manager, Maintenance Custodian, Fitness

Coach Educators, Coordinator (Boys & Girls Club) in the program. Carries out

supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies

applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, and training employees;

planning, assigning, and disciplining employee, addressing complaints and

resolving problems.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management, Physical Education, Exercise

Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Youth Development,

Community Health, Education, or a related field; AND

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in community

programming, fitness operations, youth programming, recreation services,

facility operations, or related program administration; including

Must have three (3) years of supervisory or management experience.

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience that demonstrate

the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the

position may be considered.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional

journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write

reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively

present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients,

customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions,

proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply

concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid

conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in

mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete

variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have a valid Washington state Drivers license and insurable. A certified

copy of an individual’s driving records for the past three years of operation,

obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles in the state in which the driver’s

license is issued will be conduct upon hire.

Must have CPR/First aid certification, and Blood borne pathogens training.

This position is classified as a sensitive Tribal position. Therefore, applicant

must submit to and clear a pre-employment criminal background check.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Experience working with Tribal communities, Native youth programs, or

culturally responsive community programming is preferred.

Knowledge of grant-funded program administration and reporting requirements

is preferred.

Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries, emotional resilience,

and effective decision-making in high-demand community service environments.

Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple programs, activities, schedules,

and operational responsibilities simultaneously.

Ability to balance strategic leadership responsibilities with hands-on operational

work in support of department programs, facilities, and community events.

Ability to oversee and coordinate the safe and effective operation of community

facilities, programs, and activities.

Must have an understanding of all safety procedures.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Tribal

leadership, staff, youth, families, elders, partner agencies, and community

members.

Knowledgeable of community resources for parents/community members.

Knowledge of general office equipment, computers, and use of a variety of

computer software.

Must have strong written and oral communication skills.

Must submit to and clear a pre-employment alcohol and drug test and random

testing, in accordance with the Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Act of 2002.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to

stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 30-70

pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those

an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Will be required to work shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This position description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements

of the position. It is not necessarily inclusive and the position may require other

essential and/or non-essential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not

listed herein. Management reserves the sole right to add, modify, or exclude any

essential or non-essential requirement at any time with or without notice.

Nothing in this position description, or by the completion of any requirement of

the job by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment of any

type.