What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Fitness, Recreation and Wellness position at The University Club of MSU?
Director of Fitness, Recreation and Wellness
We are a private member social, business, and recreation club seeking a full-time Director to oversee operations for our fitness center & spa, childcare, and seasonal summer recreation programs. The ideal candidate has a busiess mindset and is a creative, high-energy leader with a passion for customer service and team development.
Schedule -- Full-time.
Scope -- Department-head-level position, responsible for overall operations of the University Club’s fitness center & spa, childcare, and seasonal summer family and children's recreation programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the fitness center & spa in an upscale, member-centric environment.
- Oversee services including personal training, group exercise programs, corporate wellness, massage treatments, and on-site childcare.
- Manage seasonal summer recreation, which features an expansive outdoor swimming pool facility and programs for families, including day camps, a youth swim team, and golf events.
- Lead program development, staff development, supervision, and mentoring.
- Handle departmental public relations and budgetary management.
- Collaborate with other department heads in areas such as food & beverage, member events, and human resources.
Qualifications
- A team player with a business mindset, focused on customer service and staff development.
- Outgoing, high-energy, and a creative thinker.
- An effective leader and relationship-builder.
- Significant leadership experience in a customer service oriented fitness or recreation management environment.
- Proven experience in at least three of the following areas: fitness, pool/aquatics, wellness/spa, childcare, or summer camps.
- Demonstrated experience in program development, staff development, supervision, public relations, and budgetary management.
- Experience in a private member club setting is a plus.
About the club
Our destination resort-style complex offers extensive services in a service-rich atmosphere. We provide fine and casual dining, meetings and events, swimming, summer day camps, and golf. Our facilities include:
- Extensive professional meeting and conference rooms.
- An upscale fitness center and day spa.
- Member childcare.
- Gorgeous outdoor pool facilities with a zero-depth entry, diving well, lap lanes, and an adult-only oasis.
Our team is empowered, dedicated, and driven by our core values.
APPLY -- via really. Please include a cover letter to tell us more about you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- A Bachelor's degree in business management, exercise science, recreation management, or equivalent is preferred. Please list your degree(s) and the conferring education institution(s).
- Please list the areas of responsibility (from the description listed above) in which you have experience, and the number of months or years for each.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $70,000