Fitness Manager at Southern District YMCA- Camp Lincoln Inc

Exeter, New Hampshire, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Supervision, Program Development, Member Engagement, Operations, Safety, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Fitness Trends, Wellness Programming, Member Retention Strategies, CPR Certification, First Aid Certification

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

Description POSITION SUMMARY The Fitness Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the daily operations of the wellness floor at the YMCA, ensuring a high-quality, member-centered experience. This position provides strategic leadership and supervision to wellness attendants fostering a culture of engagement, motivation, and support for all members in their wellness journeys. The Fitness Manager designs, implements, and evaluates programs and incentives that inspire members to achieve their fitness goals while aligning with the YMCA’s mission of promoting healthy living for all. Requirements Leadership & Supervision Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate wellness attendants. Provide ongoing staff development, performance feedback, and coaching to ensure excellence in service delivery. Create and maintain staff schedules that ensure adequate coverage and a positive member experience. Scheduling flexibility to cover staffing gaps as needed. Participation in the MOD (Manager on Duty) schedule. Other duties as assigned. Program Development & Implementation Develop, manage, and evaluate innovative wellness programs, challenges, and incentive-based initiatives to increase member engagement and retention. Partner with other departments such as Membership and Marketing to promote fitness programs and initiatives. Member Engagement Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and motivating environment on the wellness floor. Provide ongoing communication and education to members to support their fitness goals. Address member concerns promptly and effectively, ensuring satisfaction and safety. Operations & Safety Monitor equipment functionality and coordinate repairs or replacements as needed. Maintain cleanliness, safety, and compliance standards across all fitness areas. Ensure all staff are trained and certified in CPR, First Aid, and YMCA safety protocols. Administrative Responsibilities Manage departmental budgets and track program performance metrics. Assist with marketing and promotion of fitness programs and initiatives. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Recreation, or related field (or equivalent experience). Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in fitness or wellness program management. Nationally recognized fitness certification (e.g., ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA) required. CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required. Proven leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Strong knowledge of fitness trends, wellness programming, and member retention strategies. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to respond to emergency situations. Ability to walk, stand or sit for long periods of time. Ability to reach, balance, crawl, crouch, bend, kneel, push, and pull. Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs. Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate needs. YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit. Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause. Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment. Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role. Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential. Southern District YMCA is an Equal Opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of SDYMCA to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or genetic information.

Responsibilities

The Fitness Manager leads and oversees the daily operations of the wellness floor, ensuring a high-quality, member-centered experience. They design, implement, and evaluate programs that inspire members to achieve their fitness goals.