Director, HWC Lifestyles / Medical Fitness, Full Time, Day

Position Summary Provides leadership and oversight of all fitness operations and programming within LifeStyles, Valley's Health and Wellness Center. Serves as the primary liaison and on‑site director for the facility, addressing building‑level operational matters and coordinating resolution with services housed in the building—including Clinical Services, Administrative Departments, tenant partners, and Facilities— or appropriate external departments and leadership Education Bachelor's degree required in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Management, Health & Wellness, Business, or a related field. Master's Degree preferred. BLS required. Relevant professional certifications or credentials in fitness, wellness, sports performance, clinical, or management disciplines preferred. MFA Director Certification preferred and supported as part of ongoing professional development. Experience Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in fitness, wellness, sports performance, or health-related operations, including demonstrated responsibility for team leadership, program oversight, and facility operations. Experience in a medical fitness, hospital-affiliated, or multidisciplinary environment is preferred. Skills Strong collaboration and relationship‑building skills across clinical services, administrative departments, tenant partners, facilities teams, and community-based partners Demonstrated customer service orientation, including effective handling of concerns, complaints, and service recovery for diverse populations Ability to serve as a visible on‑site leader and representative of LifeStyles and Valley's Center for Health and Wellness Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information, set expectations, and facilitate problem resolution Sound judgment and decision‑making skills, including the ability to address matters at the building level and appropriately escalate through leadership channels when necessary Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, balancing operational demands, staff needs, and organizational priorities. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Valley's leadership expectations. Job Location Mahwah MacArthur Blvd LifeStyles Shift Day (United States of America) Benefits Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees) Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees) Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.) 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness Retirement Plan Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities Salary Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Pay Range:

$125,715.20 - $157,144.00 The posted pay range reflects the compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) EEO Statement Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment. Valley Health System is proud of our commitment to improving the lives of our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. When you join Valley, you're joining a team of people who believe in delivering quality care in a supportive environment where top performance is both nurtured and recognized. Our culture is built on going the extra mile, doing what's right, and always striving to be better together.