Ponte Vedra Inn & Club · 2 hours ago
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF WELLNESS
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expPonte Vedra Inn & Club is one of Northeast Florida’s most distinguished Five-Diamond private clubs, seeking an accomplished and visionary Executive Director of Wellness to lead its Sports Club & Wellness Program. The role involves shaping strategy, culture, and operational excellence across wellness platforms to deliver world-class health and fitness experiences for members and guests.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Establish and execute a long-term wellness strategy aligned with club and resort objectives
Develop signature, integrated wellness journeys across fitness, spa, aquatics, outdoor movement, and longevity partnerships
Introduce elevated hotel guest programming, curated retreats, and in-room wellness experiences
Oversee daily operations with a commitment to Forbes Five-Star service, safety, and quality
Direct fitness, aquatics, hydrothermal, recovery, and hotel wellness offerings
Implement and maintain SOPs, service audits, facility readiness, and preventative maintenance standards
Recruit, mentor, and develop a world-class team of wellness professionals
Foster a culture grounded in excellence, accountability, and personalized service
Champion continuous learning, service standards, and colleague engagement
Leverage technology, wearables, diagnostics, and data dashboards to deliver personalized, measurable wellness outcomes
Expand wellness retail and lifestyle offerings that enhance the member experience and drive revenue
Collaborate with medical and longevity partners to evolve advanced wellness programming
Manage multimillion-dollar operating and capital budgets responsibly
Drive wellness memberships, revenue streams, and guest engagement initiatives
Achieve KPIs related to satisfaction, retention, utilization, and guest spend
Maintain a visible, gracious, and solutions-focused presence with members and guests
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Hospitality, Exercise Science or a related wellness field required
Minimum 8 years of senior leadership experience in luxury wellness, spa, sports club, or medical-wellness operations
Proven success managing multi-department, large-scale wellness facilities
Demonstrated expertise in program development, hospitality integration, and Forbes Five-Star service delivery
Strong commercial acumen with experience in P&L management, revenue growth, and wellness retail
Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification required
Deep expertise in fitness, aquatics, hydrothermal, recovery, and lifestyle wellness programming
Strong understanding of evidence-based health, fitness, and longevity practices
Ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams with clarity, innovation, and purpose
Fluency with wellness technology platforms, member engagement systems, and performance dashboards
Ability to drive a motor vehicle
Ability to lift, carry, and remain active for extended periods
Preferred
Master's degree (MBA, MPH, Integrative Health, or similar) preferred
Clinical or allied health background (Exercise Physiology, Physical Therapy, or related) highly desirable
Professional certifications preferred (ACSM, NASM, NSCA, AHA, Red Cross Water Safety Instructor)
Familiarity with nutrition-forward wellness and 'Food as Medicine' concepts preferred
Benefits
Competitive vacation, holiday, and sick pay
401(k) program
Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
Free parking
Employee café
Dry cleaning services
Company
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase