DIRECTOR OF SPA & WELLNESS

Fisher Island Club; Fisher Island (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Vacation & PTO

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Free parking

Free meals

Free meals

Job summary

A luxury hospitality resort in Florida is seeking a Director of Spa & Wellness to oversee spa operations. This key role includes developing treatments and wellness programs, managing staff, and ensuring guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have significant management experience in the luxury resort industry, relevant certifications, and a passion for hospitality. Comprehensive benefits are offered including medical, dental, and retirement plans, along with a competitive salary. Join us to shape an unparalleled spa experience.

Qualifications

• A college degree in hospitality, spa management, wellness, or a related field.
• Minimum one approved industry certification.
• At least two years as a service provider in a related field.
• CPR certification required.
• Active membership in Club Spa and Fitness Association is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement treatments, fitness, and wellness programs.
• Supervise spa operations including guest relations and quality control.
• Create annual operating and capital budgets.
• Maintain spa facilities and equipment.
• Create annual operating and capital budgets; control expenditures and achieve revenues.
• Maintain spa facilities and equipment.
• Supervise, staff, and train employees across multiple spa departments.
• Develop training and procedural manuals; conduct orientation and staff development.
• Develop and implement marketing and promotional programs for spa services; support PR and marketing to groups.
• Conduct exercise classes and professional training as needed.
• Comply with Fisher Island Club standards.

Skills

Knowledge of body and skincare treatment modalities

Public relations

Exercise science

Management

Communication

Education

Four-year college degree in Business Management or Health Services

Post-graduate studies in exercise management or hospitality management

Job description

Director of Spa & Wellness – Fisher Island Club

If you are a hospitality professional with experience in spas, have a love for hospitality, and genuinely exceed expectations, Fisher Island Club invites you to apply for a full‑time Director of Spa & Wellness.

This position offers a competitive wage and the full range of Fisher Island Club benefits: medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) retirement plan, vacation & PTO, short‑term disability, life insurance, AD&D, free parking, and free meals.

About Fisher Island Club

Accessible only by ferryboat or private yacht, Fisher Island Club is a boutique property with 15 historic and reimagined cottages, villas, and guesthouse suites. The club offers a secluded beach, a 15‑room all‑suite hotel, an award‑winning golf course, tennis, pickleball, marinas, dining venues, a spa, salon, fitness center, theater, aviary, and observatory.

Job Summary

The Director of Spa & Wellness supervises spa operations including guest relations, quality control, budgeting, treatment, fitness, and wellness programs, and marketing to members, media, and prospective clients. The overall quality and satisfaction of all spa services for members and guests depend on the Director.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and implement treatments, fitness, and wellness programs.
• Develop and administer Destination Spa Package Programs.
• Purchase supplies and equipment.
• Select and train supervisory employees.
• Create annual operating and capital budgets; control expenditures and achieve revenues.
• Maintain spa facilities and equipment.
• Supervise, staff, and train employees, including Assistant Spa Director, Salon Manager, Fitness Manager, Personal Services Manager, Men’s/Ladies Spa and Housekeeping Supervisor, Administrative Assistant, Boutique Assistant, Boutique Buyer, and Children’s Program Manager.
• Develop training and procedural manuals; conduct orientation and staff development.
• Develop and implement marketing and promotional programs for spa services; support public relations and marketing to groups.
• Conduct exercise classes and professional training as needed.
• Comply with Fisher Island Club standards (grooming, conduct policies and procedures).

Job Requirements

• A college degree in hospitality, spa management, wellness, or a related field and a minimum of five years of management experience at a luxury resort, plus five years in the hospitality industry of a similar resort.
• Minimum one approved industry certification.
• At least two years as a service provider in a related field.
• CPR certification.
• Active membership in the Club Spa and Fitness Association and annual convention participation.
• Active membership in the International Spa Association and annual convention participation.
• Additional industry certifications: ISPA, AHLA, ACSM, NASM, NSCA, IAR.
• Represent a fit and healthy lifestyle, enjoy interpersonal contact with guests, and work a variety of shifts—including holidays; communicate friendly to members in person and by phone.

Education / Skills / Work Experience

• Knowledge of body and skincare treatment modalities, public relations, exercise science, management, and communication.
• Four‑year college degree in Business Management or Health Services; post‑graduate studies in exercise management or hospitality management preferred.
• Prior spa management experience, preferably as a director.

Working Conditions

• Indoor and outdoor spa equipment environments.

Equal employment opportunity – Drug‑free workplace.