Director of Wellness and Sports
About The Position
Esplanade by the Islands, located in Naples, FL, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Full-Time Director of Wellness and Sports! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast-paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management. The Director of Wellness & Sports is responsible for the strategic oversight, programming, and operational performance of the community’s wellness, fitness, spa, racquet sports, aquatics, and recreational amenities. This role is responsible for creating a high-quality lifestyle and wellness experience that drives resident engagement, amenity utilization, and overall member satisfaction while maintaining operational efficiency and service standards.
Requirements
- 5+ years of wellness, recreation, sports, or hospitality leadership experience
- Experience managing racquet, aquatics, fitness, or wellness operations preferred
- CPR/AED and applicable certifications preferred
- Strong event programming and operational leadership experience
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in Recreation, Hospitality, Sports Management, Wellness, or related field
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of wellness, fitness, sports, and recreational amenities
- Manage fitness centers, group exercise programming, racquet sports, aquatics, spa operations, and wellness initiatives
- Ensure facilities, equipment, and programming meet brand and operational standards
- Develop seasonal programming and resident engagement initiatives
- Create wellness-focused events, classes, clinics, and recreational programming
- Develop member engagement strategies to increase participation and retention
- Coordinate tournaments, leagues, instructional programming, and wellness campaigns
- Maintain elevated service standards and resident satisfaction
- Recruit, schedule, train, and supervise wellness and sports staff
- Oversee instructors, trainers, coordinators, and contracted providers
- Establish service expectations and performance accountability
- Promote a culture of professionalism, hospitality, and safety
- Assist in preparation and management of departmental budgets
- Monitor labor costs, programming revenue, and operational expenses
- Evaluate participation trends and operational KPIs
- Coordinate vendor relationships and equipment maintenance programs
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, risk management protocols, and operational policies
- Oversee emergency procedures and incident reporting
- Maintain certifications, inspections, and operational documentation as required
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
- Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence
- Eligibility for Bonuses, Commissions, Service Charge, Employee Meals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
