Senior Director of Health & Wellness

The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America; New Jersey; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Summit Area YMCA seeks a Senior Director of Health & Wellness to lead a vibrant department overseeing health programs. This pivotal role requires a mission-driven professional with strong leadership skills to inspire teams and drive community transformation through wellness initiatives. The position includes overseeing budgeting, managing a diverse team, and enhancing member experiences through innovative health programs.

Qualifications

• Experience managing diverse teams in health/wellness settings.
• Ability to implement technology for member services.
• Bilingual ability considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of health and wellness programming.
• Manage and support a large team of wellness professionals.
• Ensure revenue growth and implement strategic plans.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Data-driven decision-making

Relationship building

Inclusivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health-related or fitness field

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

The Summit Area YMCA is seeking an experienced, strategic, and inspiring leader to serve as our Senior Director of Health & Wellness. This role oversees a $1 million department budget and leads all aspects of health and wellness programming across both our Summit and Berkeley Heights branches.

The Senior Director will supervise and support a team that includes a Group Exercise Director, Wellness Center Manager, and Personal Training Administrator, as well as dozens of wellness professionals across multiple disciplines. Together, this team delivers exceptional experiences to our members through personal training, small group training, group exercise, chronic disease prevention, and teen wellness programs.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a mission-driven health and wellness professional to shape a vibrant, inclusive, and results-oriented department that reflects the Y’s values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

You Might Be the Right Fit If You…

• Inspire and empower diverse teams through thoughtful leadership and accountability.
• Thrive in fast-paced environments and lead with a hands-on, solution-oriented approach.
• Believe in wellness as a tool for community transformation.
• Are energized by daily interaction with staff and members, both on the floor and in planning sessions.
• Value data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Excel at building cross-functional relationships and leading with empathy and clarity
• Embrace inclusive programming and a member-first mindset.

At the Summit Area YMCA, we are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation. Our main purpose is to strengthen community. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone can reach their full potential and we strive to live our cause with purpose every day. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we believe that we’re stronger when we come together.

• Bachelor’s degree in health-related or fitness field or comparable work experience required. Familiarity with basic anatomy, contraindicated exercises, exercise modification for all populations and ACSM guidelines for frequency, intensity, duration and mode.
• Certification from a NCCA-sanctioned organization in a related field, such as, ACSM, NSCA, NASM, ACE, AFAA, or ISSA a plus.
• Demonstrated record of growing revenue. Revenue growth in PT a plus.
• Innovative, creative thinker demonstrated problem-solving skills, ability to develop and successful implement short and long-term plans, and supervise and direct all H&W operations with the Y’s risk, quality, revenue goals.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a large staff team and to establish effective relationships with staff and volunteers.
• Sound judgment in appropriately delegating responsibilities to staff and volunteers to accomplish necessary duties.
• Ability to write reports, procedures, and correspondence, and read, analyze and interpret business periodicals
• Computer literacy (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Comfortable using and implementing new and existing technology and systems to deliver a high quality member experience.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Demonstrate a desire to serve others.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic backgrounds, as well as physical and mental abilities.
• Bi-Lingual a plus.