Fitness Director

About the role

The Oahe Family YMCA is seeking a Fitness Director to lead its growing health and wellness programs. This is an exciting opportunity for a fitness professional passionate about helping others live healthier lives while building relationships and strengthening the community.

Responsibilities

• Lead Fitness. Build Community. Make an Impact.
• Administer, supervise, and grow the YMCA's fitness programs.
• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate group fitness instructors and personal trainers.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and mission-driven team culture.
• Ensure staff maintain required certifications and professional standards.
• Coordinate and oversee approximately 50 group fitness classes each week.
• Develop and maintain instructor schedules and class coverage.
• Maintain safety standards and risk management procedures.
• Monitor program quality and member satisfaction.
• Evaluate fitness trends and introduce innovative programming opportunities.
• Manage and grow personal training services.
• Build positive relationships with YMCA members.
• Aid members in achieving wellness goals.
• Promote participation in fitness programs and healthy lifestyle initiatives.
• Address member concerns and provide excellent customer service.
• Oversee fitness center operations.
• Maintain equipment and track program participation.
• Collaborate with other YMCA departments to enhance member experiences.
• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based chronic disease prevention programs.

Requirements

• Physical & Professional Requirements: Ability to perform routine physical activities, lift up to 50 pounds, communicate verbally and in writing, exercise sound judgment, manage multiple responsibilities, and model YMCA core values.
• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Health Promotion, Recreation, Sports Management, or related field, or equivalent experience preferred. Group fitness and/or personal training certification from a nationally recognized organization. Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications (or ability to obtain upon hire).

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits package
• Employer-paid health insurance
• Employer-paid dental insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• 8% employer contribution to the YMCA Retirement Fund
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Complimentary YMCA family membership
• Discounts on YMCA programs and services
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Opportunity to work in a mission-driven organization