Wellness Director

You have an opportunity to have a seat around the leadership table of Venice Golf and Country Club (VGCC), Venice Florida’s premier private, member-owned residential golf and country club.

Since 1991, VGCC has delivered exceptional golf, dining, wellness, and social experiences within a warm and welcoming community. Set across 460 scenic acres of lakes and protected nature preserves, the club is anchored by an 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course. Beyond golf, members enjoy an active lifestyle with racquet sports, bocce, aquatics, fitness and wellness facilities, spa services, and a vibrant year-round social events calendar that brings the community together.

Position Overview

The Wellness Director provides strategic and hands-on leadership for the club’s wellness operation. This role develops safe, engaging, and financially responsible programs across the wellness center, instructor- and member-led group classes, personal training, limited spa services, and a broad calendar of wellness activities. The Director creates an inclusive, service-focused environment that supports members of varied ages, interests, and fitness levels while advancing the club’s standards for hospitality, health, safety, and operational excellence.

Position Profile

Reports to: General Manager/Chief Operating Officer

Supervises: Fitness instructors, personal trainers, spa service providers, wellness front desk staff, and independent contractors, as applicable.

Status: Full-time, exempt.

Schedule: Flexible schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on member programming and club events

Essential Functions

• Develops and evaluates the Fitness and Wellness Program philosophy, offerings, and fee structures; maintains awareness of industry trends.
• Manages, maintains, recommends, and implements updated / new organizational structures, systems, budgets, and policies for the Fitness and Wellness Program.
• Monitors the effective allocation of resources and adherence to standards for the Fitness and Wellness Program.
• Generates monthly reports that reflect broad categories of use, including member led and lines up with the financial reports by providing monthly variances.
• Recruits, trains, and manages all fitness and wellness staff.
• Coordinates the group fitness and class schedules.
• Collaborates with Wellness Committee in the coordination, planning, and execution of various department-wide initiatives and special events throughout the year.
• Maintains supplies and equipment inventory and makes necessary purchases.
• Assists in the selection of the fitness equipment purchased or leased by The Venice Golf and Country Club
• Coordinate facility and event schedules and reservations for fitness and wellness programming.
• Anticipates and identifies issues and areas of improvement and produces viable and logical solutions. Utilizes strategic planning, conceptualization, critical thinking, independent judgment, problem solving, creativity, initiative, vision, and innovation to ensure quality in all areas of responsibility.
• Writes proposals, prepares presentations, serves on committees, coordinates special events and projects, conducts research.

Essential Responsibilities

• Program Strategy and Member Experience
• Operations, Facilities, and Safety
• Team and Service-Provider Leadership
• Financial and Administrative Management

Core Competencies

• Warm, polished, and responsive member service approach
• Sound judgment, discretion, and respect for member privacy
• Program creativity balanced with operational discipline
• Clear written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
• Staff leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution
• Financial awareness and data-informed decision-making
• Organization, follow-through, and attention to detail
• Commitment to safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, health promotion, recreation management, hospitality, business, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Three or more years of progressively responsible experience in fitness, wellness, recreation, hospitality, or club operations, including supervisory responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience developing programs, managing schedules, overseeing budgets, and leading employees and independent contractors.
• Current CPR/AED and first aid certification, or ability to obtain promptly upon hire.
• Current certification(s) by one or more of the following organizations: ACE, ACSM, NSCA, CHES, NASM, RYT, or AFAA.
• Proficiency with standard office software and the ability to learn club management, scheduling, registration, and point-of-sale systems.
• Preferred: experience in a member-owned private club, resort, senior-living, or high-touch hospitality environment.

Compensation

Commensurate with experience.

Benefits

VGCC offers a highly competitive benefits package including:

• 401(k) with a generous match
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Generous personal paid time off
• Complimentary employee meals
• Professional memberships
• Continuing education
• Limited club privileges
• A great work environment

Resume

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