Director of Health & Wellness at Commonpoint Queens Bronx, NY

Director of Health & Wellness job at Commonpoint Queens. Bronx, NY. Location: Bronx, NY. Salary: $65,000/year. Employment Type: Full-time, On-site. Agency Overview: Commonpoint is a multifaceted community center dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the quality of individual, family, and communal life throughout New York City, offering services to people of all ages, ability levels, stages of life, and backgrounds. They strive to meet the evolving needs of their community of over 100,000 members, ranging from providing in-school and after-school programs, professional and career development, assistance with food insecurity, legal services, financial counseling, mental health services, senior classes, dementia care programs, and tax preparation assistance to name a few. Commonpoint has grown tremendously in the last five years and now has a mission-driven staff of 3,000 and over 80 sites in the five boroughs. About Commonpoint Bronx: We’re proud to expand our impact with the opening of our first community center in the Bronx. Rooted in a commitment to inclusivity, connection, and personal growth, this new center offers critical services and life-enriching programming. Join us in shaping a space that promotes wellness, belonging, and opportunity. Position Overview: The Director of Health & Wellness is a key leadership role responsible for developing, managing, and growing health and wellness programs at Commonpoint Bronx. This role will lead wellness initiatives, oversee the Aquatics Coordinator, and contribute to strategic planning and budget management. The Director will ensure that programming aligns with Commonpoint’s mission of strengthening communities and empowering individuals through access to meaningful health and fitness opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Oversee daily operations of all health and wellness programs, including fitness, group exercise, and aquatics. Supervise and support the Aquatics Coordinator and assist in managing scheduling, staffing, and program development for aquatics. Recruit, train, and evaluate wellness staff and instructors. Collaborate with senior leadership to manage and monitor the health and wellness department budget. Assess community needs and develop programming that supports physical and emotional well-being across age groups. Foster an inclusive and welcoming environment for members, guests, and staff. Coordinate with marketing to promote programs and events. Maintain program compliance with health and safety guidelines and Commonpoint standards. Build relationships with local partners and vendors to expand wellness offerings. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion, Exercise Science, Recreation, or a related field required. Minimum 3 years of experience in health and wellness program management, preferably in a community setting. Experience supervising staff and working within a budget. Familiarity with aquatics programming and operations a plus. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. CPR/AED certification required (or willingness to obtain upon hire). How to Apply Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to Gavin Johnston at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please include the Role “Director of Health & Wellness, Bronx” in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applications, only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration. Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Itlearn360