Wellness & Sports Director

YMCA
Salary
$60,000.00
$62,500.00
How to Apply
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At GSCY, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities.
Job Description

An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million.

The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: http://gscymca.org

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Associate Branch Executive Director, the Wellness & Sports Director is responsible for the management of all Wellness Center operations and Sports programming to include oversite of all wellness floor staff, personal trainers, group ex instructors, youth and adult sports staff. The Wellness & Sports Director takes a leading role in building relationships with members and program participants through effective and positive member service in support of our member first initiatives and culture

Qualifications
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Exercise Science or Physical Education) or equivalent experience
  • 3 Years Experience working in the wellness, fitness, or sports industry.
  • Supervisory experience
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Suite
  • Availability to work evenings and weekends as required by program schedules.
Essential Functions

· Lead the strategic development, implementation, and growth of Wellness and Sports programs.

· Oversee staff hiring, training, scheduling, supervision, and evaluations across all program areas.

· Design and implement innovative wellness programs, including group exercise, personal training, chronic disease prevention, and specialty offerings.

· Manage onsite, offsite, and virtual wellness services.

· Conduct member orientations, fitness assessments, and instruction as needed.

· Promote new classes, equipment, and program enhancements to support member engagement and retention.

· Maintain equipment functionality, cleanliness, and safety standards.

· Develop and deliver youth and adult sports programs aligned with skill development and sportsmanship.

· Recruit, train, and supervise sports instructors and volunteers.

· Oversee registration, enrollment, and waitlist management to maximize participation.

· Maintain gym schedules and ensure accurate communication across digital channels.

· Manage all wellness and sports equipment and supplies.

· Process payroll, purchase orders, and administrative tasks within budget guidelines.

· Provide monthly budget variance analysis and maintain financial oversight for all program areas.

· Monitor program quality through surveys, feedback, and assessments.

· Collaborate with Marketing to promote programs and drive participation.

· Ensure consistent member service excellence and safety across all program spaces.

· Maintain daily oversight of facility and equipment conditions and report issues promptly.

· Lead, coach, and develop staff and volunteers to foster a high-performing team culture.

· Support the Annual Campaign and fundraising initiatives.

· Attend required meetings, committees, and trainings.

· Model YMCA core values and ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising. 

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors' communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support. 

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress. 

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change, models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

  • Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
  • The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, with occasional noise levels associated with working with school-aged children. 

Benefits of working full-time at GSC YMCA include:

  • FREE family membership to Greater Somerset County YMCA, including full access to all of our branch facilities including Bridgewater YMCA, Hillsborough YMCA, Princeton YMCA, Somerset Hills YMCA, and Somerville YMCA.
  • FREE nationwide membership with access to over 2,500 YMCA locations across the country
  • Discounted program fees
  • Paid sick leave and short-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Generous 12% retirement contribution to the YMCA Retirement Fund after eligibility period (no employee contribution required)
  • Medical and dental insurance with prescription coverage
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account for medical and/or dependent care
  • 100% contribution towards life insurance and long-term disability
  • Optional additional life insurance and dependent life insurance available at low rates
  • 403(b) Smart Savings Plan
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • 7 paid holidays