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The University Club of MSU

Director of Fitness, Recreation and Wellness

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A Fitness Center Manager manages a health club or fitness center, including selling memberships and classes, supervising staff, and keep facilities and equipment clean and in working order.

$50,942 / year median in Michigan

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

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 Indeed . 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