Fitness Director
Workout Anytime Franchising Systems, LLC · Lynchburg, VA · 1 wk ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time
Lead the Personal Training department by creating exceptional member experiences, driving personal training sales, and growing recurring training revenue. This role is highly sales-driven and focuses on converting members into personal training clients, developing a high-performing team of Personal Trainers, and ensuring the department consistently achieves performance goals.
Responsibilities
- Conduct complimentary Success Sessions with new and existing members.
- Build relationships with members by identifying fitness goals and recommending personalized training solutions.
- Deliver a world-class onboarding experience that increases member engagement and retention.
- Consistently follow up with prospective and existing personal training clients.
- Generate new recurring personal training memberships through consultative selling.
- Achieve and exceed monthly personal training sales goals.
- Execute sales strategies that contribute to overall club revenue growth.
- Monitor cancellations, freezes, and retention while implementing strategies to improve member longevity.
- Recruit, interview, onboard, and develop Personal Trainers.
- Coach trainers on sales, service, and session delivery to maximize department performance.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and ongoing coaching sessions.
- Foster a positive, accountable, and results-oriented team culture.
- Maintain accurate client records and department reporting.
- Participate in all required meetings, training sessions, and continuing education.
- Ensure company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures are consistently followed.
- Assist with department scheduling, staffing, and overall operational excellence.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in personal training sales, fitness management, or a related leadership role.
- Proven ability to achieve and exceed sales goals.
- Experience leading, coaching, or mentoring fitness professionals.
- Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
- Current nationally recognized Personal Training certification (or ability to obtain within company guidelines).
- CPR/AED Certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Management, Business, or related field.
- Experience managing recurring revenue and membership retention.
- Previous leadership experience in a health club or fitness environment.
Key Performance Indicators
- Success Sessions completed
- Personal Training consultation close rate
- New recurring Personal Training revenue
- Net Personal Training revenue growth
- Member retention and cancellation management
- Personal Trainer recruitment and retention
- Department revenue goal achievement
Schedule
This is a full-time leadership position requiring a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, and weekends based on business needs.
Benefits
Ongoing leadership development, performance-based earning opportunities, and the ability to grow your career within one of the industry's fastest-growing fitness brands.