Fitness Manager

Full-Time

Salaried, Exempt

Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming the health and wellness of our Village fitness program members? John Knox Village is seeking a dynamic Fitness Manager to ignite passion, drive results, and elevate our comprehensive fitness offerings.

As Fitness Manager, you will lead a dedicated and innovative team of fitness instructors who teach land and water fitness classes and offer personal training. In addition, you will manage state-of-the-art facilities that empower our residents to thrive as well as spearhead fitness assessments and outcome tracking to ensure every member’s progress is maximized and celebrated.

If you’re passionate about creating engaging, results-driven fitness programs, fostering a vibrant community, and helping seniors live their healthiest, most active lives, we want YOU on our team. Join John Knox Village and make a lasting impact where it truly matters.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for developing and implementing a high quality comprehensive and effective fitness program targeted at improving the overall physical health and wellness of Village residents. The program should support achieving outcome-based fitness goals through appropriate assessment, exercise techniques and overall education. This role integrates with other Life Enrichment programming designed to enhance the overall physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of those the Village serves. Ensures adherence to established protocols, policies, guidelines, and structure for the delivery of fitness services. Supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service / hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training as required by policy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develop, implement, and manage daily operation of Village fitness program (with the exception of the Parkinson’s-specific fitness program) that caters to the needs and interests of Village residents and associates, ensuring safe, effective and engaging programs that support fitness center members in staying active, independent and well.
• Establish fitness center orientation, ensuring all necessary forms are available and completed prior to use of the facilities or equipment and ensuring all potential members are thoroughly oriented prior to use.
• Provide oversite to a well-trained and productive fitness staff, made up of personal trainers and group exercise instructions, that are consistently focused on exhibiting PRIDE, and motivated to support members in achieving their fitness goals.
• Hold monthly staff meetings to keep staff informed on organizational happenings, share team successes, review goals, problem solve and share best practices.
• Ensure staff remains compliant with certifications and ongoing education.
• Support individual’s physical health by designing customized fitness plans that promote healthy behaviors and support achieving desired fitness goals.
• Ensure member retention and satisfaction with the Village’s fitness program, maintaining strong relationships with residents to engage them in fitness programming.
• Develop and implement a class schedule that organizes classes, instructors and facilities to maximize attendance and efficiently use staff time and supports desired outcomes.
• Promote and secure personal and semi-personal training clients to meet fitness goals and budget requirements.
• Develop and oversee recreational offerings, including pickleball, basketball, ping-pong, golf, bowling and others as assigned.
• Be prepared to change course on fitness offerings that are not attracting an appropriate number of participants to a certain initiative or class or are not meeting fitness goals.
• Develop, secure and monitor various metrics that show effectiveness of the fitness initiatives and improved health of fitness members. Ensure timely use of the various metrics to maximize overall programming.
• Provide oversite of the daily operations of the fitness centers, pools and the fitness side of the recreation center, ensuring all equipment is maintained and functioning properly and is housed in a safe and clean environment. Recommend innovative equipment for fitness centers that support fitness outcomes.
• Develop fitness-related presentations and newsletter articles based on current industry standards and trends.
• Stay abreast of industry trends to implement innovative fitness programs and services to elevate the Village fitness program.
• Timely monitor fitness financials, ensuring monthly revenue targets are met or exceeded and

that all appropriate efforts are made to reach the budgeted bottom line.

The responsibilities described above represent the primary responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs. The incumbent is expected to perform all assigned responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

Licenses / Certifications :

Experience :

Knowledge and Skills (required unless otherwise noted) :

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED / GIVEN

Receives direction from Director of Life Enrichment. Direction given to Fitness Instructors.

EOE / D / V

Nicotine-Free Workplace

Post-offer background check and health screening required

Questions can be directed to careers@jkv.org

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