Assistant Vice President, Health & Wellness

Commonpoint; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Pension plan and 403(b)

Generous paid time off

Professional development support

Employee discounts on programs

Job summary

Commonpoint seeks an Assistant Vice President of Health & Wellness to provide strategic leadership, financial stewardship, and operational oversight for a multi-site portfolio of health, wellness, aquatics, recreation, and sports programs across New York.

Leading Senior Directors and Managers, you will drive program quality, growth, and community impact while ensuring fiscal sustainability and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in health, wellness, recreation, aquatics, or related fields.
• Experience managing complex programs, budgets, and diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across Health & Wellness programs and multi-site locations.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase participation, program quality, and financial sustainability.
• Oversee safety, compliance, and staff certifications across locations.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, and resource allocation to support growth.
• Lead, coach, and develop Senior Directors and Managers.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Staff development

Operations oversight

Data analytics

Partnership building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Data dashboards

Job description

About Commonpoint:

Commonpoint is a community-centered nonprofit dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families of all ages and abilities across New York City. With deep roots in Queens, Commonpoint now has a footprint in every borough, reflecting its commitment to meeting communities where they are.

Each year, they serve more than 125,000 community members across more than 95 locations. Their programs reach diverse and neurodiverse populations with comprehensive, inclusive services that move individuals from crisis to stability and toward empowered living. Through education, workforce development, health and mental health care, food access, and community-based supports, Commonpoint partners with residents to foster economic mobility, social connection, and long-term resilience.

As we continue expanding our reach, including into the Bronx and the Crotona Park area, we remain committed to closing access gaps and creating equitable pathways to opportunity, ensuring every person is valued, supported, and equipped to thrive.

About the Role:

To continue advancing the impact we have across the communities we serve, Commonpoint is hiring an Assistant Vice President of Health & Wellness to provide strategic leadership, business management, and operational oversight for a diverse portfolio of health, wellness, fitness, recreation, aquatics, and sports programs. This position will oversee multiple facilities and service areas, including Aquatics, Pool Clubs, the Tennis and Athletic Center, Sports, and Dance programs.

Primary Duties Include:

• Lead and oversee senior leaders responsible for recreational, wellness, and community engagement programs across multiple locations, ensuring high-quality experiences that promote healthy lifestyles, participation, and community impact.
• Drive program excellence and operational effectiveness by strengthening systems, establishing consistent standards, identifying opportunities for improvement, and supporting sustainable organizational growth.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and professional development to Senior Directors and Managers, fostering accountability, collaboration, and strong leadership practices across departments and locations.
• Oversee fiscal performance and sustainability of assigned programs, including budgeting, resource allocation, operational planning, and identification of opportunities for program growth and innovation.
• Partner with organizational leadership to advance strategic initiatives, identify opportunities for innovation and expansion, and strengthen the long-term sustainability and impact of health, wellness, recreation, and community engagement programs.

Role Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Program Oversight:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across Commonpoint's Health & Wellness portfolio, including Aquatics, Pool Clubs, Tennis, Sports, and Dance programs.
• Develop and implement strategies that increase participation, strengthen program quality, expand community impact, and support financial sustainability.
• Ensure programs align with Commonpoint's mission, strategic priorities, and community needs.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, growth, and continuous improvement across programs and locations.
• Monitor and drive enrollment, participation, facility utilization, revenue and expense performance, customer satisfaction, and other key performance indicators to strengthen program quality, community impact, and financial sustainability.
• Champion a high-quality participant and member experience across programs and facilities, ensuring services are responsive to community needs and consistently reflect Commonpoint's standards for service and engagement.

Operations & Facility Oversight:

• Provide executive oversight for multi-site operations through a team of Senior Directors and Managers.
• Oversee the safety, risk management, regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, incident management, staff certifications, and facility operating standards across all Health & Wellness programs and locations.
• Establish and improve operational policies, procedures, and best practices to promote consistency and efficiency.
• Guide workforce planning, staffing strategies, and resource allocation to support quality programming and operational sustainability.
• Hold department leaders accountable for achieving operational, financial, and customer service goals.

Financial Stewardship & Business Growth:

• Oversee divisional budgets, revenue goals, forecasting, expense management, and overall financial performance, ensuring programs achieve established financial and operational targets.
• Partner with Finance and department leaders to develop sustainable budgets and identify opportunities for growth.
• Evaluate financial and operational data to support decision-making, resource allocation, and continuous improvement.
• Support revenue-generating opportunities through programs, rentals, camps, events, partnerships, grants, and sponsorships.

Leadership Development & Team Management:

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Senior Directors and Managers.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and excellence.
• Empower leaders to develop strategies, solve challenges, and take ownership of their areas of responsibility.
• Support succession planning and professional development throughout the division.

Data, Partnerships & Community Impact:

• Utilize dashboards, reporting systems, and data analytics to evaluate performance and guide strategic decisions.
• Use data and trends to identify opportunities for program improvement and organizational growth.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, schools, vendors, sponsors, and industry organizations.
• Represent Commonpoint within the health, wellness, recreation, aquatics, and sports communities.

Qualifications & Key Attributes:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in health and wellness, recreation, aquatics, sports management, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex programs, operations, budgets, and diverse teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience overseeing multi-site operations, large-scale programs, and diverse teams.
• Strong financial and business management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue generation, and performance monitoring.
• Experience leading senior-level teams and developing high-performing leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, develop business strategies, and identify opportunities for growth and innovation.
• Innovative, solution-oriented leader with the ability to assess challenges, develop comprehensive solutions, and empower teams to execute effectively.
• Strong analytical, communication, relationship-building, and change-management skills.
• Knowledge of aquatics, recreation, sports, fitness, wellness, or community-based programming.
• Passion for promoting health, wellness, recreation, and lifelong participation in physical activity.

Compensation & Benefits:

Commonpoint offers competitive base salaries benchmarked against comparable nonprofit organizations in the New York metropolitan area. Salaries are determined based on internal and external equity, as well as each position's scope, qualifications, and organizational impact. We believe in compensating staff fairly and consistently, ensuring that all salary decisions align with our mission-driven commitment to equity and transparency.

To maintain fairness across the organization, salary offers are set according to established salary bands and are not subject to negotiation. New hires typically start near the beginning of the salary range to allow for growth based on performance, professional development, and tenure.

Current benefits include:

• Tiered health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Pension plan and 403(b) retirement savings opportunities.
• Generous paid time off and family-supportive policies.
• Professional development and education support to foster career growth.
• Recognition and appreciation programs for exemplary performance.
• Employee discounts on programs and services.
• Access to free amenities, including private seasonal pool clubs and fitness facilities at select locations.
• Long-service severance upon retirement.

Job Posting Date - Friday, September 11, 2026.

Commonpoint reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises.