Fitness Director

The JCC of Central New Jersey

is a non-profit agency whose mission is to educate, enrich and empower our

community from generation to generation. The JCC offers educational,

recreational, fitness & wellness, cultural and communal programs and

activities to people of all abilities and all stages of life.

Summary of Position :

The Fitness Director is

responsible for overseeing the daily operations, staffing, budgeting and

programming of the Fitness Center, ensuring a high-quality, member-focused

experience for all users. This role supports, develops, and evaluates fitness

staff while creating a welcoming, inclusive, and results-driven environment.

The Fitness Director plays a key role in member engagement by designing

innovative programming, responding to member feedback, and staying current with

industry trends. This is a 40 hour per week, Overtime Exempt position reporting

to the Senior Director of Membership.

Key Responsibilities :

Staff Supervision, Operations &

Fiscal Management

Provide

leadership and management oversight of the Fitness department

Hire, supervise, train, and evaluate

fitness staff on an ongoing basis

Develop and implement operational

policies and procedures for the fitness center, ensuring consistency, safety,

and efficiency

Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming

fitness facility at all times

Manage fitness center repairs and

facility needs

Collaborate with leadership to assess and

improve operational effectiveness

Create, manage and track programs and

personal training in CRM

Oversee fitness center related apps and

schedules

Develop, monitor and adjust the fitness

center budget on an ongoing basis

Other relevant duties as assigned

Customer Service & Member Engagement

Provide

exceptional customer service in person, by phone, and via email

Serve

as a key point of contact for participant concerns; work proactively with the

Senior Director of Membership and the Health and Wellness Director to resolve

issues and enhance member satisfaction

Develop

and oversee year-round programming to engage a wide range of populations and

increase the value of JCC membership

Program & Service Delivery

Schedule

and coordinate personal training sessions for both new and existing clients

Develop,

monitor and evaluate group fitness program offerings

Design

and deliver individual and small-group training programs aligned with client

goals and abilities

Support

the development and implementation of fitness initiatives to increase member

participation and retention

Professional Development & Industry

Awareness

Stay

informed of current fitness trends and best practices

Apply

new knowledge to enhance programs, training methods, and member experiences

Required Qualifications & Skills :

Bachelor's

degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Recreation, or a related field

preferred

Current

national certification from an accredited fitness organization (e.g., NASM,

ACSM, ACE, NSCA)

CPR / AED

certification required

3+

years of experience managing a fitness center

Strong

interpersonal and leadership skills; ability to motivate staff and build

community among members

Experience

with managing a budget and working with excel preferred

Excellent

organizational and communication skills

Physical Requirements :

Stand, walk and move around for extended

periods

Lift, move, or carry fitness equipment

and supplies up to 50 pounds

Demonstrate proper fitness exercises and

techniques

Climb, bend, kneel, reach and squat

frequently throughout the day

Work in cooler temperature environment

Sit at a desk working on a computer for

administrative tasks

Key Benefits Offered :

Medical,

Dental, Vision

Basic

and Supplemental Life Insurance

Medical

and Dependent Care FSAs; HSA

Mass

transit and commuter parking FSAs

401(k)

retirement plan with employer match

Paid

time off

Complimentary

membership with use of facilities (fitness, aquatics, programs)

Program

discounts for the entire family

Salary - $75,000

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