Senior Associate, Recreation & Wellness

SC Johnson has been leading with purpose for 140 years, building high-quality products and iconic brands found in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide – including OFF!®, Raid®, Glade®, Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles®, Ziploc®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®, method®, Autan®, Baygon®, Mr Muscle®, Duck®, Lysoform® and more.

The 13,000 people of our global, fifth-generation family company are committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Senior Associate, Recreation & Wellness, you will play a lead role in advancing SC Johnson's commitment to employee wellbeing, engagement, and workplace culture through the delivery and continuous improvement of recreation, fitness, wellness, and employee experience programs. Operating with a high degree of independence, this position provides execution for program operations, special events, retiree engagement initiatives, wellness campaigns, facilities, communications, vendor partnerships, and business operations supporting Recreation & Wellness.

Reports to the Manager, Recreation & Wellness and collaborates closely with a peer in an equivalent role to ensure effective day-to-day operations. You will serve as a trusted subject matter resource and primary operational lead for assigned programs and initiatives, partnering across Benefits, Human Resources, Occupational Health, SHE/Safety, Facilities, Communications, and external vendors to create a seamless employee experience. This role influences participation, engagement, and well-being outcomes through data-driven decision making, exceptional customer service, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead and coordinate recreation, fitness, wellness, and employee engagement programs, events, campaigns, and initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational wellbeing goals and a positive participant experience. 

• Manage program operations, including scheduling, registration, communications, vendor and instructor relationships, facility coordination, and event logistics. 

• Administer retirees, intern, wellness champion, recreation club, and biometric screening programs, serving as a key point of contact for participants and stakeholders. 

• Provide administrative and operational support, including recordkeeping, membership management, budgeting, purchasing, reporting, and resource coordination. 

• Deliver exceptional customer service and support employees, retirees, interns, and visitors with program participation, wellness resources, and facility-related inquiries. 

• Develop and manage communications, marketing materials, websites, intranet content, newsletters, and promotional campaigns to drive engagement. 

• Coordinate facilities, equipment, inventories, ticket programs, recognition programs, and vendor partnerships to support efficient operations. 

• Track program participation, utilization, engagement, and financial metrics; prepare reports, dashboards, and recommendations to support decision-making and continuous improvement. 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• University Degree required and 2+ years of relevant work experience or an advanced degree with 1+ years relevant work experience.

• 1+ years of experience within exercise physiology, health and wellness principles, and behavior change strategies. 

• 3+ years of experience in Microsoft Office and digital platforms for communications, scheduling, reporting, and program management.   

• 1+ years of experience with experience working with third-party vendors and/or contractors  

• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification (or ability to obtain). 

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship for full-time employment.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Demonstrated experience providing customer support, including in-person service, to customers with varying needs and backgrounds.

• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

• Experience in recreation, wellness, fitness, employee engagement, or events. 

• Strong leadership, project management, and organizational skills, including experience managing budgets, contracts, facilities, and operational programs. 

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and make sound decisions. 

• Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. 

• Knowledge of recreation, wellness, health promotion, employee engagement, facility operations, and program administration, and customer service best practices. 

• Experience using data and feedback to improve programs and outcomes. 

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full-time position with primarily Monday to Friday, first-shift hours; occasional evenings and weekends may be required to support programs and special events. 

• Travel between local campuses and facilities required; limited overnight travel. 

• Ability to adapt work schedules as needed to support organizational and participant needs. 

• Ability to perform physical activities associated with recreation and wellness operations, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving equipment as needed. 

• Ability to work in both office and recreational facility environments. 

• This role is not eligible for relocation.

• The role is onsite 5 days a week

BENEFITS AND PERKS

SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we’re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we believe people achieve their best when they collaborate and work together in person. We value connection to strengthen teamwork, accelerate problem solving, and drive innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO Know Your Rights poster for more information.