Director of Fitness (Wellness)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on14, Champagne Drive, Wyndwood Village, Ward 5, Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, 03062, United States
About the Role
The Director of Fitness leads the health and wellness experience at the Westwood Park branch, reporting to the Senior Director of Wellness. This role is designed to build a team and culture that helps every member set goals, find community, and thrive. The Director oversees personal training, small group training, athlete programming, and wellness floor operations, ensuring that every touchpoint reflects the YMCA mission of building healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
At Westwood Park, this position builds upon a distinctive athletic culture by establishing a sports performance program that serves athletes of all ages alongside the broader membership community. The Director is expected to model servant leadership, fostering an environment of hospitality and professionalism while creating meaningful relationships with members beyond the training floor.
Day in the Life
This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on engagement. You will spend time developing and managing the department budget, maintaining facility standards, and collaborating with the Group Exercise Coordinator to ensure a robust schedule of free group offerings. A significant portion of the day involves direct service; the Director is expected to build and maintain up to 15 hours of personal training or small group training.
You will also lead the recruitment and development of trainers, conducting monthly professional development conversations and facilitating team meetings to drive alignment and education. By partnering with local businesses, sports teams, and community groups, you will work to improve the health of the greater Nashua community while championing the member experience through active feedback and service improvement.
Hiring Process
Candidates selected for this position will be expected to demonstrate strength in core YMCA leadership competencies, including collaboration, project management, engaging community, inclusion, and developing self and others. The role is designed as an in-person position to support team collaboration, member engagement, and community presence.
Our Culture & Mission
The YMCA is dedicated to building healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. We strive to create an environment where all community members feel welcome and valued. This position is a cause-driven leadership opportunity where you will help members become advocates for the Y's cause through volunteerism and philanthropy, ensuring a sense of belonging and connection for everyone who walks through our doors.
Work location
Work model: On-site
14, Champagne Drive, Wyndwood Village, Ward 5, Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, 03062, United States
Nashua, New Hampshire
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleOversee personal training, small group training, athlete programming, and wellness floor operations
- check_circleBuild and manage a sports performance program serving athletes of all ages
- check_circleRecruit, hire, onboard, and lead a team of trainers and instructors
- check_circleDevelop and manage the department budget with sound fiscal oversight
- check_circleCreate and grow small group training programs for athletic and general adult populations
- check_circleCollaborate with marketing to ensure effective promotion of all program areas
- check_circleConduct monthly professional development conversations with trainers to support career goals
- check_circleMaintain wellness equipment and facilities ensuring cleanliness, safety, and readiness
- check_circlePartner with local businesses and community groups to improve community health
Requirements
- verifiedCurrent NCCA-accredited personal training certification
- verifiedMinimum of 2+ years of related experience including supervisory and program development experience
- verifiedCPR/AED and First Aid certified
- verifiedBachelor's Degree in a related field (preferred)
- verifiedExperience working with youth athletes and/or sports performance programming (preferred)
- verifiedBackground in semi-private or small group training program design and management (preferred)
- verifiedExperience with budget management and financial oversight (preferred)
- verifiedAdditional specialty certifications (CSCS, Precision Nutrition, FMS, etc.) (preferred)
Nice to Have
Bachelor's Degree in a related field. Experience working with youth athletes and/or sports performance programming. Background in semi-private or small group training program design and management. Experience with budget management and financial oversight. Additional specialty certifications (CSCS, Precision Nutrition, FMS, etc.).
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Personal Training Certification, Nasm, Ace, Nsca, Acsm, Cpr/aed, First Aid, CSCS, Precision Nutrition, FMS.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related field (preferred).
Frequently asked questions about Director of Fitness (Wellness) at YMCA of Greater New York
What does a Director of Fitness (Wellness) at YMCA of Greater New York do?expand_more
In this Director of Fitness (Wellness) at YMCA of Greater New York role, you will oversee personal training, small group training, athlete programming, and wellness floor operations; build and manage a sports performance program serving athletes of all ages; recruit, hire, onboard, and lead a team of trainers and instructors; and develop and manage the department budget with sound fiscal oversight.
What are the requirements for this Director of Fitness (Wellness) role?expand_more
YMCA of Greater New York is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Current NCCA-accredited personal training certification; Minimum of 2+ years of related experience including supervisory and program development experience; CPR/AED and First Aid certified; Bachelor's Degree in a related field (preferred); Experience working with youth athletes and/or sports performance programming (preferred); and Background in semi-private or small group training program design and management (preferred).
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Director of Fitness (Wellness) at YMCA of Greater New York is based in 14, Champagne Drive, Wyndwood Village, Ward 5, Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, 03062, United States. This is a on-site role.
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YMCA of Greater New York has listed this Director of Fitness (Wellness) role as on-site.
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Director of Fitness (Wellness) at YMCA of Greater New York typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience at the executive level.
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Key skills for Director of Fitness (Wellness) at YMCA of Greater New York include Personal Training Certification; Nasm; Ace; Nsca; Acsm; Cpr/aed; First Aid; and CSCS.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's Degree in a related field (preferred).
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Director of Fitness (Wellness) at YMCA of Greater New York is part of the hospitality & catering job category on Recrutus.