At the YMCA, we believe wellness is more than exercise—it's about helping people build healthier spirits, minds, and bodies. As Director of Wellness, you'll lead a team dedicated to creating welcoming, impactful wellness experiences that help members achieve their goals while advancing the YMCA's mission. This role is ideal for a strategic leader who enjoys developing people, improving operations, driving program growth, and creating a culture where staff and members thrive.
Lead and influence wellness operations across multiple program areas, including wellness centers, group exercise, personal training, and small group training.
Mentor and develop Wellness Directors, Coordinators, and frontline staff, helping them grow professionally and deliver exceptional member experiences.
Shape the future of wellness programming by identifying trends, responding to community needs, and implementing innovative services.
Partner with branch leadership and association teams to advance strategic goals and wellness initiatives.
Make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of thousands of members and community participants.
Contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Balance multiple priorities, including staffing, budgets, program growth, facility operations, member concerns, and strategic planning.
Be accountable for financial performance, including revenue generation, expense management, retention, and participation goals.
Manage and coach leaders who oversee day-to-day wellness operations.
Address operational challenges such as staffing shortages, equipment issues, risk management concerns, and member service escalations.
Review performance metrics and make data-driven decisions to improve outcomes.
Work flexible hours that may include evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays to support programming and staff.
Respond to emergencies and safety situations when necessary.
This role is well-suited for leaders who enjoy solving problems, building teams, managing change, and maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment.
You are passionate about helping people improve their health, wellness, and quality of life.
You enjoy developing leaders and coaching teams to achieve their full potential.
You thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are exactly the same.
You are comfortable balancing strategic planning with hands-on operational leadership.
You enjoy using data, metrics, and member feedback to drive continuous improvement.
You are energized by building relationships and collaborating across departments.
You take pride in creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments for staff and members.
You are motivated by mission-driven work and want to make a meaningful impact in your community.
You prefer to focus exclusively on fitness instruction or direct program delivery rather than leading people and operations.
You are uncomfortable having difficult conversations related to performance, accountability, or member concerns.
You prefer a highly predictable schedule and are unable to work occasional evenings, weekends, or special events.
You do not enjoy managing budgets, analyzing performance data, or being responsible for financial outcomes.
You prefer working independently rather than collaborating with multiple departments and stakeholders.
You are uncomfortable responding to emergencies, addressing safety concerns, or making decisions under pressure.
You prefer maintaining existing programs rather than driving change, innovation, and growth.
Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Health Promotion, Kinesiology, Public Health, Recreation Management, or a related field.
Minimum of 4–6 years of progressive leadership experience in wellness, fitness, recreation, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience supervising professional staff and leading multiple wellness program areas.
Proven success managing budgets, achieving growth goals, and improving operational performance.
Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to analyze data and use performance metrics to improve operations and member outcomes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and wellness management software platforms.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively.
High level of alertness, concentration, initiative, and sound judgment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, and move throughout facilities for extended periods.
Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job responsibilities.
Ability to respond quickly and effectively during emergency situations.
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
