New Job Opportunities in Sampson County as the YMCA Expands Its Leadership Team
The YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina is expanding its leadership team to operate the Sampson County YMCA, which will be opening soon in Clinton, NC. In December 2021, Jared Barrier accepted the position as the Executive Director for the Sampson County YMCA. Barrier came to the YMCA from Sampson Regional Medical Center with a background in health and wellness leadership. He previously managed the Sampson County YMCA facility when it was operated by the hospital and is looking forward to reopening its doors again.
“I am excited to now be a member of the YMCA team,” says Barrier. “Our focus is for the community to benefit greatly from having a Y facility and programming available locally. We are looking forward to reopening the facility and working to meet the needs of Sampson County’s citizens.”
The YMCA is now looking to fill two additional full-time positions including Aquatics Manager and Wellness & Membership Engagement Director to help manage the Sampson County YMCA. Both of these positions will report to the Executive Director and serve as leadership positions at the branch. Essential functions include organizing and implementing programs, hiring and managing staff, maintaining budget and other duties as assigned.
Barrier points out that, “These two positions will be integral to the operations of the Sampson County Y. This is a great opportunity for applicants to build upon their previous experience and grow professionally through program development and supervision, management, and community engagement. Both positions will work closely with leadership and other Y staff to ensure we meet our goals and accomplish the YMCA’s mission.”
The YMCA is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community. Working locally, the Y focuses on empowering young people, improving health and well-being and inspiring action across communities.
“Working at the Y is meaningful work,” explains Meghan Merritt, Chief Operating Officer of the YMCA of Southeastern NC. “Our team has the opportunity to make a difference in many people’s lives, whether its mentoring young children, or connecting people with a program or sport that engages them with others or improves their overall health.”
The Y provides many training and development opportunities for staff to gain the knowledge and skills they need to develop as leaders both inside and outside of the Y. Other employee benefits include:
- Free membership to the YMCA (plus nationwide access)
- Staff discounts of 25-50% off any fee-based programs
- Retirement savings program
- Paid training & professional development opportunities
- Career ladders which allow you to easily advance within the YMCA
To learn more about open positions at the YMCA or to apply online, visit www.ymcasenc.org/careers
