What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wellness Center Manager (Full Time) position at The Summit Area YMCA?
Description
Make a difference every day — lead with purpose at the Summit Area YMCA!
We’re seeking an energetic, member-focused Wellness Center Manager to oversee daily operations of our Wellness Centers at the Summit and Berkeley Heights branches. This hands-on leader will help create a welcoming, safe, and engaging environment that supports members in achieving their health and wellness goals while modeling the Y’s values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
You May Be the Right Fit If…
- You’re passionate about helping others live healthier, more active lives.
- You thrive in a fast-paced, people-centered environment.
- You lead by example and enjoy motivating others to reach their goals.
- You have strong communication skills and build genuine connections easily.
- You’re detail-oriented, dependable, and take pride in creating a positive member experience.
- You bring a “can-do” attitude and see every challenge as an opportunity to grow.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily operations of the Wellness Centers at the Summit and Berkeley Heights branches, ensuring consistency in quality, service, and safety.
- Lead by example—spend at least 50% of your time on the wellness floor engaging members and supporting staff.
- Train, schedule, and supervise wellness staff across both locations.
- Maintain equipment, cleanliness, and organization of all wellness areas.
- Coordinate member engagement initiatives such as fitness challenges, orientations, and special events.
- Address member concerns promptly and professionally.
- Collaborate with program directors and branch leadership to support YMCA wellness programming.
Salary & Benefits
This full-time, non exempt-level position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week. This role generally works Monday–Friday during standard business hours, with occasional evening or weekend responsibilities. The salary range for this position is $23.00 - $28.00/ hour, based on experience.
The Summit Area YMCA offers a generous benefits package that includes subsidized medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance. Paid time off for vacation, wellness, and holidays, Free YMCA family membership, discounts on YMCA programs and services (including childcare), Ongoing professional training and development and a 12% employer contribution to the YMCA retirement plan upon eligibility.
At the Summit Area YMCA, we are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation. Our main purpose is to strengthen the community. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone can reach their full potential, and we strive to live our cause with purpose every day. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we believe that we’re stronger when we come together.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Minimum of two years of previous experience in Fitness/Wellness role.
- An associates degree in related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education/ certification and/ or experience.
- Effective communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology and kinesiology.
- Strong computer skills
- CPR/ AED certified
- Demonstrated maturity and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
About the Summit Area YMCA:
We were founded as the Young Men's Christian Association in 1886, but today, we are The Y. Part of a world-class organization, we are one of the area’s leading nonprofits, that values, and is made stronger by, its diverse people. The Summit Area YMCA is committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other. Working locally, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships, and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive.
Salary : $23 - $28