Fitness Center Director: Programs, People & Growth

Elkgroveparks; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk Grove Park District is seeking an experienced fitness operations manager to oversee the Pavilion Fitness Center and associated programs. You will lead staff, develop department goals, and manage budgets to ensure high-quality member services.

Responsibilities include creating fitness programs, coordinating events, supervising maintenance, and reporting on program and financial performance. This role requires strategic planning and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Ability to hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and provide leadership to employees.
• Ability to prepare written reports and information, including program summaries, brochures, sales analysis, and process documentation.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills, including the use of Google Suite. RecTrac knowledge is a plus.
• First Aid, CPR/AED Certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and develop fitness and wellness programs and services by leading, managing, and supporting one full time and several part-time personnel.
• Manage benchmarking processes to enhance existing profit centers and to add new ones.
• Research area facilities to maintain accurate records of competitive analysis data, including membership prices, facilities, amenities, staffing and salaries.
• Oversee financial management of fitness and wellness operations. Prepare and monitor department budgets. Manage employee payroll.
• Develop and implement Fitness related special events.
• Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with internal and external customers.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Budgeting

Training

Reporting

Safety

Google Suite

First Aid/CPR

Education

Recreation degree or related field

Tools

Google Suite

RecTrac

Job description

Elk Grove Park District is seeking an experienced fitness operations manager to oversee the Pavilion Fitness Center and associated programs. You will lead staff, develop department goals, and manage budgets to ensure high-quality member services.

Responsibilities include creating fitness programs, coordinating events, supervising maintenance, and reporting on program and financial performance. This role requires strategic planning and collaboration across teams.