Senior Director, Group Fitness

The Y in Central Maryland; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Y in Central Maryland is seeking a Senior Director, Group Fitness to shape the group fitness experience across the Y in Central Maryland. You will lead the instructors and coaches who bring our studios and training spaces to life, using member feedback and participation data to build schedules people want to attend and to develop outstanding instructors.

You will also grow our Small Group Training business, creating fee-based experiences that provide coaching, accountability, community, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading fitness programs within a health club or nonprofit fitness setting.
• Strong people-development and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to drive participant engagement and revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead instructors and coaches to deliver compelling group fitness experiences.
• Develop schedules based on member feedback and data.
• Mentor instructors, develop new programming, and grow Small Group Training offerings.
• Monitor P&L performance and spot opportunities for growth while maintaining focus on member experience.

Skills

Group Exercise knowledge

People development

Sales and revenue growth

Job description

Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they’ve made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.

At the Y in Central Maryland, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being and professional growth. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and generous paid time off, alongside medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as dependent care FSA. We offer a generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund, and opportunities for career advancement. Our commitment to fostering a positive work environment means you'll have access to training and development programs that align with our mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities. Join us and bring your passion to a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference!

Create the energy. Build the community. Turn connection into growth.

Some people come to the Y for a workout. They stay because they found their people.

We're looking for a Senior Director, Group Fitness to shape the group fitness experience across the Y in Central Maryland.

You'll lead the instructors and coaches who bring our studios and training spaces to life. You'll use member feedback and participation data to build schedules people want to attend, develop outstanding instructors, introduce fresh programming, and make Group Exercise one of the strongest drivers of connection and retention at the Y.

You'll also grow our Small Group Training business, creating fee-based experiences that give members more coaching, accountability, community, and results while generating sustainable revenue to support the work.

This role needs someone who can bring together programming, people, and business performance. You'll understand participation and revenue numbers, monitor P&L performance, spot opportunities for growth, and still know that the real measure of success is what members feel when they walk into the room.

We're looking for an experienced fitness leader with strong Group Exercise knowledge, people-development skills, business acumen, and experience with sales, retention, revenue growth, or fee-based programming.

Create the energy. Grow the experience. Build a community that keeps coming back.

All Y associates agree to abide by The Code of Conduct with Youth that sets clear expectations for associates and volunteers to ensure a safe and respectful environment for young people. It emphasizes treating youth with respect and fairness, avoiding inappropriate physical or verbal interactions, and adhering to established standards of affection. The policy strictly prohibits any form of abuse, bullying, or harassment and mandates the reporting of suspected mistreatment. Additionally, associates and volunteers must complete training on child abuse prevention and comply with legal reporting requirements to safeguard youth.