Wellness Director- Towson, MD

The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS); Towson (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) is seeking a Wellness Director for a senior living community fitness program in Towson, MD. This 40-hour/week position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, generous PTO in year one, and benefits eligibility while leading exercise program design, testing, and customer service.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing budgets, overseeing membership processes, and delivering group exercise on land and in water, with a focus on safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field is required.
• Ability to teach basic group fitness and prescribe exercise per ACSM guidelines.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement facility programs and action plans to meet goals.
• Supervise Coverage Specialists and onsite contractors.
• Maintain positive relations with members and client contacts.
• Create and monitor budgets and expenses.
• Coordinate Fitness Center membership processes and renewals.
• Assess health status and provide tailored wellness guidance.
• Produce regular reports and maintain QA standards.
• Oversee Group Fitness Instructors and class schedules.
• Teach group exercise classes onsite and ensure safety and engagement.

Skills

Group Fitness

ACSM Guidelines

Exercise Prescription

Program Management

Staff Supervision

Communication

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's degree in a health-related field

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The National Institute for Fitness and Sport is looking for a qualified Wellness Director for a beautiful senior living community fitness program in Towson, MD. The position is 40 hours a week (Benefits Eligible) with a steady Monday - Friday schedule and generous PTO package in your first year. The Manager uses specialized educational experience and training combined with independent judgment to ensure quality in all areas of the Fitness Center, including but not limited to, exercise program design, fitness testing, customer service, group exercise on land and in the water and other Fitness Center and/or departmental initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field from four-year college/university required
• Relevant job experience required
• Ability to teach basic group fitness
• Ability to safely and accurately prescribe exercise for older adults using ACSM guidelines
• ACSM Health/Fitness Specialist Certification preferred; other industry-related certifications (CPT, CSCS, etc) acknowledged
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification required
• May, at any time, be required to submit to and successfully pass a thorough background check and/or drug screen

Essential Duties

• Facilitates the development of facility programs, initiatives, goals and objectives; creates and implements action plans to implement programs, and to achieve stated goals; continues to initiate new programs as part of an ongoing effort to stimulate participation and encourage new participants
• Supervises Coverage Specialists, and onsite contractors (where applicable)
• Maintains a positive, service-oriented relationship with client contact; establishes an ongoing positive and professional rapport with members
• Creates budget and monitors expenses against determined budget
• Demonstrates consistent attention to detail and organizational skill, manages competing demands
• Coordinates and oversees all aspects of Fitness Center membership, including but not limited to, evaluating health forms, establishing orientation protocols, tracking members, and conducting renewals
• Assesses health status of members, ranging from apparently healthy to high risk, to provide exercise and other wellness-related counsel/recommendations unique to each individual
• Performs weekly/monthly/annual reporting and documentation responsibilities such as monthly reports, monthly hours, injury reports, etc.
• Management of Quality Assurance program; establishes and maintains facility specific quality standards
• Supervises Group Fitness Instructors and group exercise program; adjusts classes/schedule as needed
• Teaches group exercise classes onsite; provides acceptable activities to meet fitness levels of participants; adheres to appropriate safety guidelines; keeps classes inviting, challenging, and popular
• Supervises the preventive maintenance and repair of exercise equipment; ensures facility cleanliness
• Speaks effectively before groups of customers or employees of client organization