Fitness & Performance Director

The Fitness & Performance Director is responsible for the leadership, development, administration, and supervision of the YMCA’s Fitness & Performance department and staff. Fitness & Performance includes all personal training, fitness coaching, performance-based wellness services, and member engagement opportunities designed to support the health, wellness, and fitness goals of YMCA members and the greater community. This position provides strategic direction and operational oversight to ensure high-quality programs, member engagement, staff development, fiscal responsibility, and exceptional participant experiences that support the YMCA mission and meet the evolving needs of the community.

In addition to leadership responsibilities, the Fitness & Performance Director is expected to maintain an active presence within programming by periodically coaching clients, providing personal training or fitness coaching coverage, supporting member engagement initiatives, and directly interacting with members to ensure high-quality experiences and strong relationship-building opportunities.

Why work at the Y? 

At the St. Cloud Area Family YMCA, we are united in a sincere desire to live out our great Mission. To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Together, we pledge to do this daily, in our actions and interactions, with staff, members and guests of the YMCA, by serving, caring, and loving. To serve is to meet physical needs through our facility, programs, and responsive actions to questions or requests. To care is to meet emotional needs by engaging in genuine conversation, listening with intention, and developing relationships. To love is to provide opportunities for connection and service by keeping the Y a safe and welcoming place for all. 

As a Full-time YMCA employee, you will receive:  

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, HSA with an employer contribution, a Retirement Savings Plan, Life and AD&D and Disability Insurance? 
• A free employee family membership and discounts on select programs 
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays 
• Opportunity to be a part of a fast-growing department and an inclusive team 
• A fun-friendly work environment 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provides strategic leadership, development, administration, and operational oversight for all Fitness and Performance programming, including personal training, group training, fitness coaching, ensuring alignment with YMCA mission, member engagement goals, and evolving community needs. 
• Leads the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of high-quality fitness programs and services that enhance participant experiences, strengthen member retention, and support organizational growth objectives. 
• Develops, supervises, and empowers a high-performing fitness team by fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, innovation, collaboration, and relationship-building across all fitness offerings and YMCA departments.
• Oversees all aspects of staff management including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, payroll administration, performance management, employee engagement, coaching, and professional development for fitness staff and instructors. 
• Directs departmental operations and performance outcomes by establishing goals, monitoring key metrics, evaluating program effectiveness, and implementing strategies for continuous improvement and operational excellence. 
• Develops, manages, and monitors departmental budgets, including revenue generation, expense control, payroll oversight, forecasting, and financial performance analysis to ensure fiscal responsibility and achievement of budget targets. 
• Identifies opportunities for program innovation, growth, and community engagement through data-informed decision-making, member feedback, industry trends, and collaborative partnerships.
• Ensures exceptional member and participant experiences by modeling YMCA values and Listen First practices, proactively addressing concerns, and creating a welcoming, inclusive, and service-oriented environment. 
• Collaborates with leadership and cross-functional teams to support association initiatives, marketing efforts, membership growth, community outreach, and strategic wellness priorities. 
• Supports the promotion and communication of fitness programming, events, and