Wellness Experience Director — Group Exercise Leader

Young Mens Christian Association of Northwest Nort; Clemmons (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina is hiring a Group Exercise Experience Director to lead branch wellness initiatives, retain members, and grow participation. You will supervise instructors, manage budgets, and coordinate programs that help members reach their health goals.

We seek a dynamic leader with strong communication, project management, and coaching skills, willing to work varied hours including mornings, evenings, and weekends. CPR/First Aid certification required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or related field preferred.
• One or more nationally recognized Personal Training or Coaching certifications required.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and Oxygen (ASHI) certification, or willingness to obtain within 30 days.
• Experience supervising wellness professionals and working with clients in a wellness setting.

Responsibilities

• Executes association-wide and branch membership strategies to boost retention, service, and growth.
• Directly supervise Group Exercise Experience staff and indirect supervise Wellness Experience staff.
• Manage budget, payroll, and staff meetings; handle HR actions and performance coaching.
• Use data to identify opportunities, encourage participation, and remove barriers.
• Ensure onboarding, social support, and programming alignment with member goals.
• Serve as operations manager for the wellness experience region.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Staff supervision

Fiscal management

Customer service

Staff training

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Exercise Physiology/Exercise Science degree preferred

National personal training or coaching certification

CPR/First Aid/ASHI certification

Job description

The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina is hiring a Group Exercise Experience Director to lead branch wellness initiatives, retain members, and grow participation. You will supervise instructors, manage budgets, and coordinate programs that help members reach their health goals.

We seek a dynamic leader with strong communication, project management, and coaching skills, willing to work varied hours including mornings, evenings, and weekends. CPR/First Aid certification required.