Fitness Center General Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

POSITION PURPOSE

Supervise, control, and direct all aspects of the club facility and operations

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises personnel in all aspects relating to club operations : Coordinates schedules in regards to coverage needs and budget, and keeps accurate records of attendance and absences. Interviews, hires, and effectively onboards new employees in accordance with CHU standards. Provides guidance, training, and motivation to staff. Conducts regular staff meetings. Monitors and evaluates work performance of all personnel. Creates and maintains positive work environment within the club.
• Solicits prospective corporate and individual members. Provides information to prospective members regarding club facilities, programs, membership procedures, and pricing policies. Conducts regular, creative sales activities.
• Encourages members to maintain a regular exercise program. Assists, instructs and motivates members. Provides knowledge, training principles, and basic information relating to fitness. Develops and promotes active member programs and activities to increase the members feelings of self-worth and accomplishment.
• Manages revenues and expenses to meet or exceed budgeted goals. Prepares and provides accurate financial information to CSU in timely manner, utilizing club management, word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Approves all health club related bills received : forwards approved documents to CSU in a timely manner.
• Actively and effectively promotes personal training (and / or spa and massage service) sales within the club.
• Provides accurate personnel and payroll information to CSU in a timely manner, including payroll data for group fitness instructors, personal trainers, massage therapists, etc). Performs personnel reviews and evaluations according to schedule and submits any subsequent change notices in a timely manner.
• Maintains cleanliness, operation, and safety of club facilities and equipment.
• Communicates CHU and CSU initiatives and ensures that all policies and procedures are being followed.
• Ensures that all duties assigned to Assistant Managers, Wellness Coordinators / Associates, and Guest Services Associates (etc) are performed in accordance with CSU standards. In the absence of any of these particular positions (particularly the smaller clubs), the manager will be required to perform these duties personally.
• Performs various other duties and assignments as necessary or required.

Who will excel in this position :

• Someone who is extroverted and enjoys interacting with people
• A gregarious personality that is focused on results and a positive culture
• A fitness-minded individual who enjoys a fast-paced environment
• Someone who likes to collaborate in a team work environment and plays well with others

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong leadership and managerial skills.
• Excellent good interpersonal and written communications skills.
• Requires word processing and spreadsheet skills.
• Requires an understanding of financial records and reports.
• Requires a sincere interest in fitness and health and a desire to maintain or improve ones own level of fitness.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• B.S. degree in Exercise Science or related field
• 1-2 years experience in a multi-recreational facility, with increasing levels of responsibility and management / supervisory experience.
• Current First Aid / CPR / AED certification