Health & Wellness Lead - Full Time

Saratoga Regional YMCA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Free YMCA Membership

401(a)/403(b) retirement plans

12% retirement contribution

Childcare discounts

Program class discount 20%

Childcare/day camp discounts 40%

Job summary

Saratoga Regional YMCA is seeking a Health & Wellness Lead to help run the Fitness Center with a focus on member engagement and a welcoming environment. You will balance leadership duties with hands-on wellness delivery, including personal training, group training, and floor support.

The role blends administrative responsibilities with direct service, program development, and revenue-driven initiatives. Full-time staff receive comprehensive benefits and a strong commitment to community health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications; Bloodborne Pathogens and Child Abuse Prevention training within 60 days of hire date.
• Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.
• Nationally recognized personal trainer certification and/or group exercise certification.

Responsibilities

• Support daily wellness operations in partnership with the Branch Director.
• Address facility needs and assist with coordinating wellness team efforts.
• Assist design and implement new programs addressing member needs and YMCA goals.
• Own select revenue-generating wellness programs, track participation and growth, ensure high-quality delivery.
• Organize wellness events and initiatives to promote community health.
• Provide leadership and support to branch staff.
• Attend Health and Wellness Association Wide team meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Full time opportunity available!

Pay range: $18.55/hour - $20.88/hour

HEALTH & WELLNESS LEAD SUMMARY:

In partnership with the Branch Director, the Health and Wellness Lead plays a key role in the day-to-day success of the Fitness Center—ensuring a welcoming, well-run environment that drives member engagement and retention. Relationship building is at the heart of this role. You’ll serve as a visible, supportive presence on the fitness floor, greeting and assisting members, responding to health seekers’ needs, and fostering meaningful connections using the Y voice. This position blends leadership and hands‑on wellness delivery, encompassing administrative responsibilities alongside personal training, group training, and fitness floor support. If you’re passionate about people, community, and helping others thrive through movement and wellness, this role offers the opportunity to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact.

The SRYMCA offers competitive benefits to all full-time staff including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage.
• Life Insurance (Paid 100% by the SRYMCA).
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance (Paid 100% by the SRYMCA).
• FREE association-wide family membership.
• 401(a) and 403(b) retirement accounts.
• All eligible employees receive the SRYMCA’s retirement contribution of 12% of their biweekly gross earnings.
• Discounts on childcare services, including summer camp.
• 20% discount on program classes for the employee and dependents (subject to availability during regular registration periods).
• 40% discount on childcare services and Day Camps (limited number of discounted slots may be available, depending on enrollments).

HEALTH & WELLNESS LEAD PERKS:

• Competitive Pay: We believe in recognizing talent and dedication. Our compensation packages are designed to be competitive within the industry, rewarding your skills and experience.
• Community Impact: The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in your community.
• Free YMCA Membership: Enjoy unlimited access to all SRY facilities, encouraging you to lead a healthy and active life.
• Health and Wellness Programs: Participate in fitness classes, workshops, and wellness initiatives.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team committed to promoting health & wellness both physically and spiritually.

HEALTH & WELLNESS LEAD ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support daily wellness operations in partnership with the Branch Director
• Address facility needs and assist with coordinating wellness team efforts.
• Support the design and implementation of new programs that address member needs and align with YMCA goals.
• Take ownership of select revenue-generating wellness programs, including tracking participation, supporting growth strategies, and ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Organize wellness events and initiatives to promote community health.
• Committee member for Health and Wellness Association Wide team meetings.
• Develop Fitness Center staffing and Orientations schedules.
• Act as a point of contact for members interested in personal training services.
• Provide basic information about training options and connect members with appropriate trainers.
• Support personal training staff by identifying member needs and opportunities for growth.
• Answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living.
• Maintain working knowledge of wellness trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Conduct regular safety checks and report equipment issues, or larger repair needs, to Branch Director.
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of fitness equipment per schedule or supervisor request.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Utilizes tools and information for the purpose of increasing member knowledge of wellness as well as wellness programs provided through the YMCA
• The Health and Wellness Lead must attend to the needs, and requests of health seekers, members, and all people associated with the YMCA in a courteous and friendly manner, using the Y voice.
• Provide leadership and support to all branch staff.
• Models and reinforces positive, inclusive environment for members to pursue healthy living at all fitness levels.
• Assist in supporting efforts of Annual Campaign.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications; Bloodborne Pathogens and Child Abuse Prevention training within 60 days of hire date.
• Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.
• Nationally recognized personal trainer certification and/or group exercise certification

We’re proud to be recognized as a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace, a national honor awarded based entirely on employee feedback. This recognition reflects our supportive, people‑first culture and the passionate team that makes the Y such a special place to work.

The SRYMCA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.