Wellness Program Manager

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$80K — $87K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years managing wellness or fitness center operations, ideally in corporate or luxury settings.
  • Certification from a recognized personal training organization.
  • At least 1 year managing a full-time employee.
  • Demonstrated experience in operational standards and team performance in dynamic environments.
  • Background in revenue generation through effective resource management.
  • Proficiency in quickly resolving complex operational challenges while maintaining high service standards.
  • Tech-savvy with familiarity in scheduling and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and refine the strategy and programming for wellness initiatives.
  • Design and implement a consistent cultural rhythm that promotes engagement.
  • Act as the main liaison to connect internal teams and external partners effectively.
  • Create targeted programming that enhances tenant retention and building appeal.
  • Oversee vendor partnerships to ensure alignment with organizational values.
  • Manage the operational budget while analyzing engagement data to maximize impact.
  • Guide and empower your team through effective leadership and clear priorities.

Benefits

  • FREE employee-only medical coverage.
  • 4% employer match on 401(k).
  • FREE short-term disability coverage.
Full Job Description
Salary Range:$80-$87K + 40% commission on all training sessions and up to a $4k annual performance bonus.

Benefits: FREE employee-only medical coverage, a 4% employer 401(k) match, and FREE short-term disability. Other incredible benefits HERE.

Location: Downtown Boston, MA. Exact location details will be shared as soon as they become available!

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 45 hours per week . Schedule flexibility is required to cover peak hours, typically between 7 AM-3 PM or 10 AM-6 PM.

Reports to: Client Operations Manager

Your Mission:

Your mission is to curate your tenants' vitality by owning the strategy and rhythm of our longevity rituals. You don't just manage a gym; you design the high-performance culture that turns a workplace into a thriving hub, strengthening the connective tissue between our members while providing the movement and recovery protocols that fuel their life's work.

Your Focus:

As the Head Coach, you are the guardian of our standards, honing the craft of your team and ensuring our training, programming, and service are second to none. Through authentic connection and a commitment to excellence, you drive the energy and engagement that make our spaces a thriving hub. By clearing the way for our members to achieve their best, you fuel both personal longevity and the building's commercial success, proving that when our people flourish, the entire asset rises.

Outcomes You'll Deliver:

  • Strategic Programming & Cultural Rhythm: Own the vision and heartbeat of your service line. You'll design a rhythmic mix of rituals and activations that spark vitality and strengthen the connective tissue of the building, ensuring every moment fuels a "win-win-win" of productivity, connection and longevity.
  • Experience Scoping & Blueprinting: Act as the architect for your service, defining the goals, logistics, and "run-of-show" frameworks. You set the stage with such precision that the execution team can step in and deliver a seamless, high-impact experience every time.
  • Relationship Mastery & Discovery: Serve as the primary "Connector" for internal and external partners. You'll lead the intake process with curiosity, understanding your clients and their vision so deeply that you can translate their expectations into a flawless brand reality.
  • Asset Vitality & Retention Impact: Design intentional programming that makes the building a magnetic destination. By showcasing your amenities through targeted activations and "whitebox" showcases, you create the energy that supports your building's long-term flourish and market presence.
  • Ecosystem & Partner Synergy: Prioritize and champion our on-site operators and local partners to create a cohesive thriving hub. You'll orchestrate vendor selection and alignment, ensuring every partner is tuned in to our standards and contributes to the overall "house proud" atmosphere.
  • Financial Stewardship & Impact Insights: Manage your budget with an entrepreneurial mindset. You'll track the pulse of the community through engagement data and feedback, proving that a soul-led building delivers measurable outcomes for everyone involved.
  • Leadership & Prioritization Provide the "north star" for your team. By clearing the way and setting clear priorities, you empower your team to focus on execution excellence, ensuring every detail aligns with our premium standards and timelines.


Requirements:

  • 4+ years of experience managing wellness or fitness center operations, preferably in a corporate or luxury environment.
  • Nationally recognized Personal Training certification
  • 1+ years experience managing at least one full-time direct report
  • Proven experience owning operational standards, service delivery, and team performance in high-volume or high-touch environments.
  • Skilled in driving revenue and efficiency through utilization planning, staffing models, and resource management.
  • Effective escalation owner, resolving complex event issues quickly while protecting the guest experience.
  • Comfortable partnering cross-functionally with key stakeholders to deliver an exceptional experience.
  • Tech-savvy, with experience using booking, scheduling, and collaboration tools (Google Workspace, Slack, event platforms).
  • Adaptable and confident learning new systems for membership and program management.


Key Competencies:

  • Human-Centric Intuition: You have a natural ability to "Know Your People." You've demonstrated the insight to design programming that isn't just "nice to have," but reflects the deep-seated needs and business realities of a community, creating rituals that truly make a building a destination.
  • The Blueprint Mindset: You are a master of Setting the Stage. You possess the rigor to plan with such thoroughness and clarity that the transition from vision to execution is effortless. You build the frameworks that allow your team to Channel the Swan and deliver flawlessly.
  • Relational Stewardship: As a primary Connector, you build deep-rooted trust through authentic presence and relentless follow-through. Whether you're navigating a tenant's vision or a vendor's logistics, you communicate with the heart of a host and the precision of a partner.
  • Balanced "Craft" & Reality: You possess the entrepreneurial edge to balance high-energy creative programming with the "house proud" realities of execution. You have a sharp eye for what's possible, ensuring that every ambitious idea is grounded in logistical excellence and operational capacity.
  • Organization & Prioritization: You thrive in the "dance" of complex environments. You bring structure and reliability to the most intricate cultural rhythms, managing the calendar with a level of poise and prioritization that ensures the building's heartbeat never skips a beat.


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