Director, Health & Wellness

The Director of Health & Wellness leads one of SJJCC's largest and most visible areas, including fitness, personal training, group exercise, aquatics and sports. This role oversees the leaders responsible for these areas and is accountable for the overall performance of the department, including member experience, programming, staff, financial performance, safety and operations.
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Key Responsibilities: Department Leadership & Operations · Lead the overall direction and day-to-day operation of Health & Wellness, including fitness, personal training, group exercise, aquatics and sports. · Lead and develop the managers responsible for each area and ensure clear accountability across the department. · Evaluate team structure, staffing and operations and make changes or recommendations where needed. · Maintain high standards for program quality, member experience, safety and operations. · Stay visible and connected to members, staff and the day-to-day work of the department. · Work closely with other areas of SJJCC to connect Health & Wellness members to the broader organization. Business & Program Performance · Develop and manage the department budget, including revenue, expenses and staffing. · Track membership, enrollment, participation, retention and program performance and use that information to make decisions. · Identify opportunities to grow participation and revenue across personal training, aquatics, group exercise, sports and other programs. · Evaluate personal training performance, including utilization, trainer productivity, member engagement and revenue. · Work with Aquatics leadership to evaluate swim programming, lessons, pool utilization and opportunities for growth. · Regularly review programs, schedules, staffing and use of space to determine what is working and where changes are needed. · Evaluate new programs and services based on member needs, community trends and financial viability. Member Experience & Community · Understand the needs of current members while identifying opportunities to reach and engage new audiences. · Maintain a strong presence throughout Health & Wellness and build relationships with members. · Address member questions and concerns promptly and professionally. · Partner with Membership and Marketing on member acquisition, engagement and retention. · Identify opportunities to introduce Health & Wellness members to other programs, services and areas of SJJCC. · Bring forward relevant health, wellness and fitness trends and determine what makes sense for our community. Staff Leadership · Lead, coach and develop managers and staff across Health & Wellness. · Set clear expectations and hold leaders accountable for their areas. · Assess roles, responsibilities and staffing needs and ensure the right structure is in place. · Recognize and retain strong staff and institutional knowledge while addressing performance concerns and making changes when needed. · Help long-standing and newer staff adapt as programs, member expectations and the organization evolve. · Build a professional, collaborative and member-focused culture. · Partner with Human Resources on recruitment, development, performance management and organizational changes. Safety & Compliance · Maintain strong oversight of safety and risk across fitness, aquatics, sports and group exercise. · Ensure required licenses, certifications and staff training remain current. · Ensure incidents, injuries and safety concerns are documented, addressed and escalated appropriately. · Maintain clear operating and emergency procedures and ensure staff understand and follow them. xzbcwsv · Partner with Facilities to maintain safe, clean and well-functioning spaces and equipment. Compensation details: 1 Yearly Salary PI9bb3a88b7a46-38271-41847098