Luxury Fitness Director: Programs & Operations

Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa; Rancho Santa Fe (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa seeks a Fitness Manager to lead daily operations of the Fitness Center and four studios, ensuring exceptional luxury wellness experiences for guests and members. You will supervise Fitness Attendants and Instructors, manage a 110+ weekly class schedule, and drive programming improvements in collaboration with the Club Director.

The role emphasizes hands‑on leadership, staff development, and maintaining outstanding facility standards across resort wellness offerings.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in fitness, recreation, club operations, luxury hospitality, wellness, or a related environment.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or team management experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of fitness operations and group fitness programming.
• Experience coordinating schedules, programming, instructors, or similar multi‑faced operations.
• Strong guest-service orientation with the ability to deliver a polished luxury hospitality experience.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently follow through.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively coach, develop, and hold team members accountable.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to make sound operational decisions independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn scheduling, reservation, payroll, and other operational software systems.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Fitness Center and four fitness studios.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, presentation, and readiness of all fitness spaces.
• Conduct regular facility and equipment inspections and coordinate repairs or maintenance.
• Establish and maintain opening, closing, and daily standards.
• Oversee over 110 weekly fitness classes and manage instructor coverage.
• Coordinate instructor scheduling, substitutions, cancellations, and schedule changes.
• Monitor class attendance, participation, and guest feedback to identify opportunities.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and development of fitness staff.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Communication

Team development

Operational excellence

Problem solving

Training & coaching

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor's degree in hospitality, Recreation, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Business Administration, or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa seeks a Fitness Manager to lead daily operations of the Fitness Center and four studios, ensuring exceptional luxury wellness experiences for guests and members. You will supervise Fitness Attendants and Instructors, manage a 110+ weekly class schedule, and drive programming improvements in collaboration with the Club Director.

The role emphasizes hands‑on leadership, staff development, and maintaining outstanding facility standards across resort wellness offerings.