Wellness Center Lead: On-the-Floor & Team Coach

SUMMIT AREA YMCA; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA family membership

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional development

Retirement plan 12% employer contrib.

Job summary

Summit Area YMCA seeks an experienced Wellness Center Manager to lead daily operations at the Summit and Berkeley Heights branches. You will support members, supervise staff, and ensure equipment and floor safety.

The role emphasizes hands‑on floor presence, scheduling, and program support, with a commitment to YMCA values and member experience. CPR/AED certification and 2+ years in a fitness setting are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience working directly in a fitness center or wellness center, with responsibilities involving fitness floor operations, member support, and equipment use.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of fitness equipment, safe exercise practices, and basic anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily Wellness Center operations at both branches, maintaining consistent standards for service, safety, cleanliness, and staff performance.
• Spend at least 50% of your time on the wellness floor, engaging members, supporting staff, and monitoring daily operations.
• Train, schedule, and supervise wellness staff, ensuring appropriate coverage and clear expectations across both locations.
• Coach staff on member service, floor supervision, safe equipment use, and daily responsibilities.
• Monitor equipment condition, coordinate maintenance and repairs, and follow through on issues.
• Ensure workout areas are clean, organized, welcoming, and ready for members.
• Address member concerns promptly and professionally, involving leadership when needed.

Skills

Fitness floor operations

Staff supervision

Member engagement

Safety and compliance

Education

Associate degree in fitness or related field

Tools

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Summit Area YMCA seeks an experienced Wellness Center Manager to lead daily operations at the Summit and Berkeley Heights branches. You will support members, supervise staff, and ensure equipment and floor safety.

The role emphasizes hands‑on floor presence, scheduling, and program support, with a commitment to YMCA values and member experience. CPR/AED certification and 2+ years in a fitness setting are required.