JASON WAITSCHIES
Highland
Summary
Results-driven fitness and nonprofit leader with over 15 years of progressive experience, ranging from Personal Trainer to Executive Director. Demonstrated expertise in driving revenue growth, building high-performing teams, increasing membership retention, and launching impactful community programs. Proven ability to bridge fitness and mission-driven leadership, including successful fundraising efforts for underserved populations. Passionate about utilizing health and wellness to positively transform lives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
YMCA of the East Valley
10.2021 - Current
- Lead operations for a high-impact nonprofit branch serving thousands of members and families across the Highland community.
- Increased membership growth and retention through data-driven strategy and member engagement.
- Designed and launched inclusive community wellness programs tailored to youth, seniors, and underserved groups.
- Spearheaded local fundraising campaigns, securing donations to support low-income families and expand community access.
- Oversaw budgeting, staffing, and compliance for facility and program operations.
General Manager / Fitness Manager / Personal Trainer
24 Hour Fitness
06.2006 - 10.2021
- Progressed through multiple leadership roles over 15 years, starting as a Personal Trainer and advancing to General Manager.
- Drove consistent year-over-year revenue growth by building strong personal training departments and improving sales performance.
- Managed teams of 20+ staff, focusing on training, motivation, and accountability to exceed KPIs.
- Launched new member onboarding programs to improve retention and satisfaction.
- Recognized for achieving top-performing club status regionally in membership sales and client success.
Education
Bachelor of Science - History
California State San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA06-2010
Skills
- Strategic Leadership & Staff Development
- Community Program Development
- Fundraising & Campaign Management
- Revenue & Membership Growth
- Fitness Programming & Client Retention
- Budgeting & Facility Operations
- Public Speaking & Community Outreach
- Software: Excel, Daxko, Mindbody, Zen Planner, CRM tools
- Community engagement
- Program management
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Budgeting and financial management
- Staff management
- Operations management
Accomplishments
- Overhauled the training for internal stakeholders and rolled out new programs that resulted in an in overall job performance.
- Implemented engaging activities for at-risk youth cultivating an atmosphere of compassion, respect, and understanding.
- Mentored new employees and provided detailed feedback on milestones, resulting in a 10% increase in overall job satisfaction within 6 months.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of 70 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 10-20 in the development of Highland After School Program and San Bernardino Schools Preschool/Kindergarten CAPS/EXL physical education.
Certification
- Bachelor of Science History - Cal State San Bernardino
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
- CPR/AED – American Red Cross
Timeline
Executive Director
YMCA of the East Valley
10.2021 - Current
General Manager / Fitness Manager / Personal Trainer
24 Hour Fitness
06.2006 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - History
California State San Bernardino
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