Health & Wellness Director

Location: Vestal
Title:

Health & Wellness Director

Reports to:

Chief Operating Officer

Direct reports:
Fitness Coordinator, Aquatics Coordinator, Swim Team Coach, Adult League Staff, Youth Basketball Coordinator, Swim Instructors and Group Fitness Instructors.

Schedule:

Sunday-Thursday

Status:
Full-Time, Exempt

The opportunity:

The Binghamton JCC is seeking a motivated and experienced Health & Wellness Director. As a member of our leadership team, the Director will be responsible for overall supervision, direction, and coordination of health & wellness departments at the J, which includes fitness, athletics, and aquatics. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fitness center, aquatics facility, and recreation complex operations, combined with extensive management experience.

This is a unique opportunity to lead, create, and expand our health and wellness programs, promoting a healthy lifestyle throughout our community.

What you'll do:

* Lead and Inspire:
Direct a team of three coordinators, and 30+ part-time staff, promoting a culture of teamwork and excellence. Promote professional development and a positive work environment for all coordinators as well as lifeguards, personal trainers, instructors, and coaches.

* Program Development:
Design, implement, and evaluate a variety of health and wellness programs, with a focus on expanding offerings to meet community demand. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

* Community Engagement:
Become the face of health and wellness for both the JCC and community. Build strong relationships with community partners to enhance program offerings and increase participation.

* Budget Oversight:
Develop and manage the health and wellness budget, including forecasting, expense management, and financial reporting. Seek out opportunities for revenue growth through memberships, classes, leagues, and special programs.

* Marketing & Outreach:
Collaborate with the marketing team to promote health and wellness programs through various channels. Increase visibility and engagement through innovative marketing strategies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Who You Are:

* A seasoned leader with at least 3 years of supervisory experience in health and wellness, with a strong background in fitness and athletics.

* You hold a bachelors degree in Exercise Science, Physical Education, Recreation Management, or related field. Masters degree preferred.

* You are CPR/AED certified. Additional certifications in fitness and aquatics are a plus.

* Personal training and group fitness teaching experience is a plus.

* Knowledgeable in fitness trends with experience growing personal training and fitness programming.

* A hands on "do-er" An excellent communicator who thrives on working with diverse teams and external partners.

* A problem-solver who can efficiently juggle multiple tasks and make sound decisions under pressure.

* Experienced in fiscal management, with a keen eye for optimizing resources and driving revenue growth.

* Passionate about promoting healthy lifestyles throughout the community.

* Demonstrated ability to excel in customer service and member satisfaction.