YMCA Silver Spring Fitness and Wellness Director
About The Position
The Fitness and Wellness Director leads and grows fitness and wellness programs at the Silver Spring Y, supporting people of all ages and abilities in staying active, building healthy habits, and connecting with others. The role develops personal training, group exercise, and wellness programming; builds and coaches a strong team; manages day-to-day operations; and creates a welcoming, high-quality member experience. The Director oversees the fitness and wellness center, including staffing, schedules, equipment, program delivery, safety, and member experience. The role also monitors department performance and works across the Y to develop inclusive opportunities responsive to member interests and community needs.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in fitness or wellness operations.
- Demonstrated experience supervising, coaching, and developing fitness and wellness staff.
- Experience leading personal training and group exercise programs, including program development, member engagement, and growth.
- Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, physical education, recreation, sports management, or a closely related field.
- Current nationally recognized fitness certification, such as ACE, NASM, ACSM, NSCA, or another approved credential.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and administrative skills.
- Ability to use participation, financial, and member feedback data to evaluate programs and make decisions.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a YMCA, health club, fitness center, recreation center, university fitness program, or similar environment.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily fitness and wellness center operations, including staffing, schedules, equipment, program delivery, safety, and member experience.
- Recruit, onboard, train, supervise, and coach personal trainers, fitness and wellness staff, and group exercise professionals.
- Lead high-quality personal training and group exercise programs that support participation, staff performance, and member and community needs.
- Use member feedback and participation trends to strengthen existing programs and develop classes, challenges, workshops, and wellness experiences.
- Monitor staffing, participation, revenue, expenses, and other key measures to inform decisions and achieve department goals.
- Build relationships with members and collaborate across the Y to create welcoming opportunities for people of different ages, abilities, backgrounds, and fitness levels.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- YMCA membership for the employee and family.
- The Y contributes 10% of eligible salary to the YMCA Retirement Fund, subject to plan eligibility requirements.
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Training, workshops, certifications, and leadership development.
- Meaningful work making a positive difference for members and the community.
- Supportive, mission-driven team environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
