Wellness & Sports Director
Company: YMCA
Location: Raritan
Posted on: March 16, 2026
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Job Description:
At GSCY, we focus on empowering young people, improving health
and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. Job
Description An exciting opportunity to join the team of a
progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey.
The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations
dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development,
healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old
history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the
community and has seven locations across three counties, which
collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100
full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues
to $22 million. The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or
where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening
community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive
organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social
inequities. Position Summary: Under the direction of the Associate
Branch Executive Director, the Wellness & Sports Director is
responsible for the management of all Wellness Center operations
and Sports programming to include oversite of all wellness floor
staff, personal trainers, group ex instructors, youth and adult
sports staff. The Wellness & Sports Director takes a leading role
in building relationships with members and program participants
through effective and positive member service in support of our
member first initiatives and culture Qualifications A Bachelor’s
Degree in a related field (Exercise Science or Physical Education)
or equivalent experience 3 Years Experience working in the
wellness, fitness, or sports industry. Supervisory experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite Availability to work evenings and
weekends as required by program schedules. Essential Functions ·
Lead the strategic development, implementation, and growth of
Wellness and Sports programs. · Oversee staff hiring, training,
scheduling, supervision, and evaluations across all program areas.
· Design and implement innovative wellness programs, including
group exercise, personal training, chronic disease prevention, and
specialty offerings. · Manage onsite, offsite, and virtual wellness
services. · Conduct member orientations, fitness assessments, and
instruction as needed. · Promote new classes, equipment, and
program enhancements to support member engagement and retention. ·
Maintain equipment functionality, cleanliness, and safety
standards. · Develop and deliver youth and adult sports programs
aligned with skill development and sportsmanship. · Recruit, train,
and supervise sports instructors and volunteers. · Oversee
registration, enrollment, and waitlist management to maximize
participation. · Maintain gym schedules and ensure accurate
communication across digital channels. · Manage all wellness and
sports equipment and supplies. · Process payroll, purchase orders,
and administrative tasks within budget guidelines. · Provide
monthly budget variance analysis and maintain financial oversight
for all program areas. · Monitor program quality through surveys,
feedback, and assessments. · Collaborate with Marketing to promote
programs and drive participation. · Ensure consistent member
service excellence and safety across all program spaces. · Maintain
daily oversight of facility and equipment conditions and report
issues promptly. · Lead, coach, and develop staff and volunteers to
foster a high-performing team culture. · Support the Annual
Campaign and fundraising initiatives. · Attend required meetings,
committees, and trainings. · Model YMCA core values and ensure
compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies Mission Advancement: Models
and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a
commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation,
training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to
support fund-raising. Collaboration: Champions inclusion
activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to
create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates
for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict.
Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience.
Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.
Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for
making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of
programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices
through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages
budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a
formal process to measure progress. Personal Growth: Shares new
insights. Facilitates change, models adaptability and an awareness
of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to
address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance.
Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to
perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date
knowledge and skills in technology. Work Environment & Physical
Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to
perform essential functions of position and to supervise program
activities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee
is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of
time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart
device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and
must be able to move around the work environment. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, and the ability to adjust. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate, with occasional noise levels
associated with working with school-aged children. Benefits of
working full-time at GSC YMCA include: FREE family membership to
Greater Somerset County YMCA, including full access to all of our
branch facilities including Bridgewater YMCA, Hillsborough YMCA,
Princeton YMCA, Somerset Hills YMCA, and Somerville YMCA. FREE
nationwide membership with access to over 2,500 YMCA locations
across the country Discounted program fees Paid sick leave and
short-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous 12% retirement contribution to the YMCA Retirement Fund
after eligibility period (no employee contribution required)
Medical and dental insurance with prescription coverage Vision
insurance Flexible Spending Account for medical and/or dependent
care 100% contribution towards life insurance and long-term
disability Optional additional life insurance and dependent life
insurance available at low rates 403(b) Smart Savings Plan Generous
paid time off policy 7 paid holidays
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