[Hiring] Director of Fitness & Design & Procurement @Arch Amenities Group

Role Description

The Director of Fitness & Wellness Design & Procurement supports VP-led strategic planning, sourcing, and execution for fitness centers, wellness areas, athletic/performance zones, and recovery spaces, ensuring brand consistency, cost awareness, vendor optimization, and on-time delivery for new developments, renovations, and operational needs. This role partners with Business Development, Operations, Finance, Consulting, and Executive Leadership to align fitness & wellness design with financial and operational objectives.

• Understand zoning and programming for fitness centers.
• Familiar with commercial fitness equipment options and major industry suppliers.
• Interpret MEP, architectural, structural, and construction requirements for equipment integration.
• Strong knowledge of ADA requirements and inclusive design.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Strategy & Brand Execution
  • Establish and maintain design standards for fitness centers and related amenities.
  • Lead concept development for new builds and capital upgrades.
  • Ensure spaces balance user flow, ADA accessibility, safety clearances, and operational flow.
  • Review architectural plans, MEP/electrical loads, and fitness equipment layouts.
  • Collaborate with operators to optimize layouts for staffing and member experience.
  • Oversee external architects and designers on deliverables.
• Amenity-Specific Expertise
  • Develop design standards for fitness layouts and integrate recovery modalities.
  • Ensure ADA compliance and local code adherence.
  • Integrate evolving fitness trends and inclusive design into strategy.
• Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
  • Support the VP in sourcing and purchasing commercial fitness equipment and related items.
  • Prepare negotiation materials and analyses for vendor contracts.
  • Coordinate RFPs and compile bid-leveling matrices.
  • Monitor supply chain risk and track long-lead items.
  • Coordinate installation schedules with vendors and internal teams.
• Financial Management
  • Assist the VP in developing and maintaining procurement budgets.
  • Provide pricing updates and variance explanations to Finance.
  • Track committed costs vs. budget and draft change orders.
  • Identify opportunities for portfolio-wide savings.
• Functional & Owner Collaboration
  • Act as day-to-day coordinator among Business Development, Consulting, and Operations.
  • Prepare presentation materials for senior leadership and owners.
  • Support seamless turnover from construction to operations.
• Leadership
  • Lead the day-to-day work of the fitness design & procurement team.
  • Implement KPIs and dashboards defined with the VP.
  • Identify process improvements and vendor performance opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Construction Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 8-12+ years of experience in fitness & wellness amenity design.
• Demonstrated success managing multi-million dollar CapEx programs.
• Deep understanding of commercial fitness equipment and installation requirements.
• Strong contract negotiation and vendor management expertise.
• Proficiency in project management and procurement platforms.
• Ability to interpret MEP plans and site conditions for equipment installation.
• Comprehensive understanding of ADA and inclusive design standards.
• Knowledge of major fitness equipment manufacturers and sourcing channels.

Core Competencies

• Hospitality-Driven Design Thinking
• Fitness & Wellness Space Planning Expertise
• Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimization
• Capital Budget Tracking & Forecast Support
• Vendor Management & Negotiation Support
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Coordination
• Brand Standardization Across Multi-Site Portfolios

Essential Function

• Stationary Position: Sitting or Standing - Frequently
• Active Position: Walking, jogging, running - Occasionally
• Use of hands/fingers: Operate, Use, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position, Prepare, activate - Frequently
• Climb/Balance: Stairs, ladders, ropes, equipment, beams - Occasionally
• Stoop/kneel/crouch or crawl: Position self, move - Occasionally
• Talk/hear: Communicate, detect, converse with, discern - Frequently
• See: Detect, determine, perceive, identify - Frequently
• Carry weight, lift: Move, transport, position, put, install, remove - 50 lbs or less - Frequently
• Carry weight, lift: Move, transport, position, put, install, remove - 50 lbs or more - Occasionally
• Exposure to: Work around chemicals, odors, noise, indoors or outdoors - Occasionally