Description

Esplanade at Madeira Ranch is seeking a Fitness and Wellness Director! Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing superior service.

Pay:

$23 - $28 per hour

Summary:

Esplanade at Madeira Ranch, Elk Grove's premier 55+ resort-style community, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Fitness and Wellness Director to lead and elevate our wellness programming. This role is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing a wide range of fitness and recreation activities, including seasonal events, holiday programming, and special experiences that enrich our members' lifestyles. The ideal candidate will bring a dynamic, hands-on approach, spending approximately half their time actively teaching classes and providing personal training, while also leading the coordination, scheduling, and development of a team of instructors.

The candidate should also have strong connections with local instructors who would be suitable to lead experiences. This position plays a key role in creating a welcoming, engaging, and results-driven wellness environment that supports the health and vitality of our community. Pickleball experience is a plus. The club is looking for an individual who is both a strong leader and an inspiring presence-someone who can build meaningful connections with members while delivering high-quality, innovative wellness experiences.

Essential Duties:
• Responsible for the financial management of the department, to include pool and tennis.
• Responsible for the programming of all activities throughout the fitness department, to include pool and tennis.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints; and resolving problems.
• Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to, Tennis Professional and Assistant Tennis Professional.
• Responsible for managing the overall maintenance and cleanliness of all facets within this department, to include pool and tennis.
• Member of the management committee that operates the overall club.
• Responsible for the management of all outside contractors that participate in spa services.
• Monitors business volume forecasts and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs, and other expenses.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining excellent service to achieve guest satisfaction.
• Communicates any changes or new policies and procedures to the department.
• Conducts staff meetings with subordinates on a regular basis.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Education/Experience:
Associate's degree (AA) in Physical Education or a related field; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands:
Frequently uses hands; reaches with hands and arms; talks, hears, stands, and walks; climbs or balances; stoops and kneels. Occasionally sits, crouches, or crawls; tastes or smells. Occasionally lifts up to 45 pounds.

Certificates/Licenses:
National Certificate for Aerobic Instruction. AED, CPR, and First Aid.

Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences:
• Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g., associates may be required to communicate with English-speaking customers or co-workers; equipment manuals may be in English).
• Experience and exposure to a wide variety of exercise equipment, instructional techniques, injury prevention, fitness/wellness counseling, and developing/interpreting personalized fitness/wellness regimens.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.