Vice President – Wellness

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead the vision, culture, and standards for spa, fitness, recovery, and longevity programming across all properties of Discovery Land Company.

• Define and refine the wellness philosophy and member experience standards throughout all locations.

• Design distinctive wellness programming encompassing spa, fitness, recovery, and longevity services.

• Develop and maintain the Wellness Brand Manual.

• Keep abreast of wellness, fitness, and longevity trends while generating innovative ideas.

• Collaborate with development, architecture, and design teams on wellness facilities from inception to opening.

• Oversee wellness pre-opening timelines, including design approvals, equipment procurement, licensing lead times, and staffing ramp schedules.

• Establish standards for space planning, equipment, and design.

• Recommend priorities for capital investments and approve wellness capital and operating expenditures within designated authority.

• Manage the wellness department’s annual operating budget in conjunction with property finance teams.

• Ensure adherence to licensing, certification, health and safety, accessibility, sanitation, insurance, and data privacy regulations across different jurisdictions.

• Establish oversight from a medical director or physician group for medical-adjacent longevity services.

• Set staffing standards and assist with hiring, training, development, recruitment, succession planning, and talent mobility for wellness teams at properties.

• Conduct regular site visits to properties to evaluate staff performance, facility condition, and member feedback.

• Define the portfolio’s wellness technology stack and manage relationships with vendors and brands.

• Represent wellness in member communications and community engagement initiatives.

• Cultivate member relationships and comprehend evolving wellness expectations and family needs.

• Oversee wellness service delivery, member interactions, feedback, satisfaction, utilization, and program enrollment.

• Review monthly Profit & Loss statements along with annual budgets and capital expenditures at club locations.

• Establish succession and career-path plans while monitoring promotion and retention rates.

• Leverage wellness and longevity technology alongside industry best practices.

• Travel frequently to properties and events, visiting each property annually and submitting post-visit reports with strategic recommendations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 10–15 years of experience in wellness, spa, and fitness management.

• A minimum of 5 years in senior leadership roles.

• Proven ability to lead wellness development projects from concept through to opening across multiple locations.

• Experience in building and leading teams within a discreet, relationship-focused service culture.

• Working knowledge of wellness and spa regulatory requirements across various jurisdictions.

• Experience collaborating with medical or clinical oversight for longevity-related services.

• Comfort in operating within a capital-intensive, real estate-driven business environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to motivate and lead a diverse team across a geographically dispersed portfolio.

• Familiarity with international markets and trends in wellness, fitness, and longevity.

• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.

• Capable of meeting physical demands such as standing, walking, and moving for over eight hours, as well as lifting/carrying items that may exceed 50 pounds.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and maintain composure during busy periods.

• Flexibility to adapt to new projects and thrive in a fast-paced setting.

• Relevant wellness or spa management certification is preferred.

• Proficiency in additional languages is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Pay

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (Full-Time Year Round Only)

• 401k Contribution (Full-Time Year Round Only)

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays (Full-Time Year Round Only)

• Employee Meals

• Referral Incentives

• Recognition Programs

• Holiday Pay

• Opportunities for professional development and upward mobility

• Work-Family Culture

• Bonus