Wellness Director- Towson, MD

National Institute for Fitness and Sport \"NIFS\"; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) seeks a Wellness Director for a senior living community fitness program in Towson, MD. This 40-hour weekly, benefits-eligible role features a Monday–Friday schedule and a generous PTO package in the first year.

The Director applies specialized training with independent judgment to ensure quality across fitness services. Key duties include program design, fitness testing, customer service, group exercise on land and in water, and departmental

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop facility programs and action plans to achieve goals.
• Supervise Coverage Specialists and onsite contractors.
• Maintain positive relationships with members and client contacts.
• Create and monitor budgets and expenses.
• Oversee membership processes: health forms, orientation, tracking, renewals.
• Assess health status and provide tailored wellness recommendations.
• Maintain Quality Assurance program and safety standards.
• Supervise group fitness instructors and schedule; adjust classes as needed.
• Teach group exercise classes onsite, ensuring safety and engagement.
• Maintain equipment and facility cleanliness.
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

Skills

Teach group fitness

ACSM guidelines knowledge

Public speaking

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

JOB CODE: Active Aging