Director, THRIVE- Downtown Boise YMCA

As part of our NEW Downtown Boise YMCA, we are seeking a THRIVE Director to join our team! This position is responsible for administering the total operation of the department within Branch and Association parameters, overseeing the safe management of programs, facilities, volunteer and staff development, and financial development within the department.

Opening in December 2026, the new Downtown Boise YMCA will become a vibrant destination for health, wellness, recreation, and community connection in the heart of Downtown Boise. The state-of-the-art facility will offer something for everyone. Designed to bring people together and support healthy, active lifestyles, the Downtown Boise YMCA will provide a welcoming space where individuals and families can learn, grow, connect, and thrive.

Schedule:

This is a full-time position at 40 hours weekly with benefits! Schedule requirements are Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, with potential weekends as needed for leadership coverage.

Benefits:

The Treasure Valley Family YMCA provides a progressive work environment with great benefits for qualifying full-time employees.

Benefits include:
• 12% employer-funded retirement plan after two years of service with immediate vesting and ability to make additional contributions to retirement benefits through 403(b) savings plan.
• High quality and affordable benefits including health (75% employer paid for family) and dental insurance (50% employer-paid for family).
• Free use of YMCA facilities for immediate family.
• Generous paid-time off package, earning at the rate of 24 paid days off per year to start.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise staff, including hiring, onboarding, role-modeling, and coaching, scheduling and on-going development.
• Recruit and manage volunteers as needed per current Volunteer Policies and Guidelines.
• Create and continue to update THRIVE Leading Practice manual.
• Work closely with program staff to ensure program operations are consistent with approved Leading Practices,
  including the standards of the ADA and the disability rights movement.
• Responsible for, and actively working with and advocating for, participants in THRIVE programs.
• As program grows, supervise Adaptive and Inclusive staff, including hiring, onboarding, role-modeling, coaching,
  scheduling, and on-going development.
• Expand existing programs and establish new programs and activities in accordance with strategic and operating
  plans.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or major course work in, Autism education and support, therapeutic recreation, Special
  Education, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with children with other special needs strongly preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience working with people with disabilities and specialized recreation and or
  inclusion program in a community recreation setting
• Background must include strong skills in human relations, budgeting and fiscal management, financial
  development, health and well-being management, and staff and volunteer management.
• Experience with Autism Education and Support.
• Evidence-based Health Intervention experience preferred.

REQUIRED LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR/AED. Prerequisite upon hire – 14-day compliance period.
• First Aid Certification. Prerequisite upon hire – 14-day compliance period.
• Cannot be on Medicare Exclusion List.
• HIPAA -14 day compliance period.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification preferred.
• YUSA Team Leader Certification required within 3 years.

Welcoming and Inclusion:

At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people–regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.

How To Apply:

External candidates must complete an online application. If you have any questions regarding the position, please visit our website at www.ymcatvidaho.org or contact jobs@ymcatvidaho.org. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.