Sidney Albert Albany JCC
Fitness Center Manager
Under the direction of the Director of Member Engagement, coordinates revenue‑generating programs, recruits staff, and develops fitness offerings in a diverse community environment.
Essential Responsibilities
Recruit, supervise, train, and evaluate all fitness floor staff, personal trainers, and group exercise instructors.
Ensure ongoing training and development of staff, including monthly meetings and mentorship opportunities.
Manage a diverse team to meet job expectations through coaching and accountability.
Provide backup support and on‑job supervision of staff.
Develop budgets for fitness in partnership with the Director of Member Engagement.
Produce monthly reports to the Director of Member Engagement as needed.
Attend AJCC staff meetings and conduct supervisory sessions with department staff.
Coordinate messages for e‑blast and other announcements.
Suggest new policies and updates to existing policies related to fitness.
Purchase and maintain inventory of needed supplies and equipment.
Program Development
Oversee all programming within designated areas and coordinate development, implementation, and delivery of activities, promotions, programs, and special events.
Facilitate close alignment of programs with business needs.
Promote program offerings and conduct outreach activities to increase participation and re‑engage inactive participants.
Coordinate marketing of programs to maximize outreach and engagement; develop and distribute electronic and print promotional materials.
Research health and fitness educational topics and identify appropriate participant educational materials.
Participate in business planning and budgeting processes related to program.
Personal Training / Group Exercise
Provide personal training and group exercise instruction as applicable; educate participants on proper techniques to maximize safety and effectiveness.
Recreation Leagues
Organize, schedule, and direct a wide variety of sports and recreational activities, including planning, administration, securing facilities, recruiting participants and staff, and managing day‑to‑day operations.
Other
Assist with fundraising events as needed.
Spearhead or assist on special projects.
Qualifications and Experience Education & Training
Minimum of High School diploma required.
Certification by a nationally accredited organization such as American Council on Exercise, American College of Sports Medicine, National Strength & Conditioning Association, AFFA, etc.
Current CPR and AED certification.
Experience
Previous experience as a group exercise or fitness instructor or personal trainer required.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in program design and delivery.
Previous program planning and leadership experience required.
Experience marketing to increase membership.
Experience supervising and leading staff.
Skills
Strong leadership skills.
Strong customer service orientation.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to effectively make decisions in emergency situations.
Ability to effectively promote and market the center programs and services.
Strong organization and administration skills.
Computer proficiency in Excel, Publisher, and Word.
Able and willing to participate and contribute in a team‑based work environment.
Able to independently manage time and workflow and work with a team.
Physical Demands
Must be able to lift up to thirty pounds, bend over and get up and down from floor, assist with general cleaning and maintenance of equipment. Intermittent sitting, standing, walking.
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Essential Responsibilities
Recruit, supervise, train, and evaluate all fitness floor staff, personal trainers, and group exercise instructors.
Ensure ongoing training and development of staff, including monthly meetings and mentorship opportunities.
Manage a diverse team to meet job expectations through coaching and accountability.
Provide backup support and on‑job supervision of staff.
Develop budgets for fitness in partnership with the Director of Member Engagement.
Produce monthly reports to the Director of Member Engagement as needed.
Attend AJCC staff meetings and conduct supervisory sessions with department staff.
Coordinate messages for e‑blast and other announcements.
Suggest new policies and updates to existing policies related to fitness.
Purchase and maintain inventory of needed supplies and equipment.
Program Development
Oversee all programming within designated areas and coordinate development, implementation, and delivery of activities, promotions, programs, and special events.
Facilitate close alignment of programs with business needs.
Promote program offerings and conduct outreach activities to increase participation and re‑engage inactive participants.
Coordinate marketing of programs to maximize outreach and engagement; develop and distribute electronic and print promotional materials.
Research health and fitness educational topics and identify appropriate participant educational materials.
Participate in business planning and budgeting processes related to program.
Personal Training / Group Exercise
Provide personal training and group exercise instruction as applicable; educate participants on proper techniques to maximize safety and effectiveness.
Recreation Leagues
Organize, schedule, and direct a wide variety of sports and recreational activities, including planning, administration, securing facilities, recruiting participants and staff, and managing day‑to‑day operations.
Other
Assist with fundraising events as needed.
Spearhead or assist on special projects.
Qualifications and Experience Education & Training
Minimum of High School diploma required.
Certification by a nationally accredited organization such as American Council on Exercise, American College of Sports Medicine, National Strength & Conditioning Association, AFFA, etc.
Current CPR and AED certification.
Experience
Previous experience as a group exercise or fitness instructor or personal trainer required.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in program design and delivery.
Previous program planning and leadership experience required.
Experience marketing to increase membership.
Experience supervising and leading staff.
Skills
Strong leadership skills.
Strong customer service orientation.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to effectively make decisions in emergency situations.
Ability to effectively promote and market the center programs and services.
Strong organization and administration skills.
Computer proficiency in Excel, Publisher, and Word.
Able and willing to participate and contribute in a team‑based work environment.
Able to independently manage time and workflow and work with a team.
Physical Demands
Must be able to lift up to thirty pounds, bend over and get up and down from floor, assist with general cleaning and maintenance of equipment. Intermittent sitting, standing, walking.
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