Director of Studio Openings and Facilities

Director Of Studio Openings And Facilities

At [solidcore], we're in high-growth mode and we're looking for an operational, strategic leader to scale our studio footprint with excellence. As Director of Studio Openings & Facilities local to the DC / Maryland / Virginia area, you'll lead the teams responsible for bringing new studios to life and keeping our existing locations running at their best. You'll be at the center of one of the most critical parts of our business ensuring every new studio opens on time, on brand, and set up for success, while overseeing facilities support that keeps our system performing every day. They are accountable for ensuring that all areas of the business are fulfilled and are driven by exceeding set goals. This role is both executional and strategic, and perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced, cross-functional environments and knows how to lead teams through complexity and growth.

Responsibilities :

• Lead the end-to-end execution & integration of 2530 new studio openings per year in both existing and new markets, ensuring each launch is on time, on budget, and positioned for early success. Financial performance includes but is not limited to, pre opening sales, achievement of membership goals and post opening revenue.
• Oversee two cross-functional teams : New Studio Openings (NSO) and Facilities, to deliver exceptional support before, during, and after launch while providing strong leadership, prioritization, and team development.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Construction, Operations, Training, Talent Acquisition, and HR to deliver seamless and scalable studio openings.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of studio facilities, including maintenance, repairs, vendor performance, and long-term vendor strategy.
• Manage vendor relationships and operational budgets, ensuring effective execution across maintenance, repairs, and ongoing facility support for the studio network.
• Own the strategic roadmap for continuous improvement across NSO and Facilities processes, systems, and vendor management
• Track and report on performance metrics such as opening timelines, budget adherence, and studio performance during the first 90 days of operations.
• Own the post-lease project lifecycle, including budget management, milestone tracking, vendor coordination, and final launch readiness.

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[solidcore] is a national boutique fitness company with 100+ studios across the country. Our signature workout is 50 minutes of low-impact, high-intensity strength training : the lights are low and the music is loud. The coach guides the class through a series of slow & controlled movements that are sequenced to work muscles to failure. This class is accessible for all fitness levels and can be amplified or modified to accommodate individual goals. Class is as intense as our reviews suggest, but our instructors go above and beyond to provide a welcoming, supportive, empowering, and challenging experience for all. [solidcore] is firmly committed to social justice and promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. [solidcore] makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.