Fitness Manager (FA)
The Edge Fitness Clubs LLC · Fairfield, CT · 1 mo ago
Management$25k/yrFull-time
About the role
Edge Fitness, LLC is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team as a Personal Trainer. This is a full-time exempt position with varying hours of work, including long hours and night/weekend shifts.
Responsibilities
- Directly responsible for the department's financial performance in total fitness services
- Responsible for hitting personal & club monthly sales Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets
- Manage Personal Trainer payroll & expense
- Partner closely with the Membership department ensuring that initial fitness assessments are being booked and advisors are building value on the tour
- Ensure that the PT presentations and fitness assessments (VFP's) are structured and standardized, consistent with corporate standards
- Develop lead generation strategies with team to ensure lead targets are hit
- Develops lead generation strategies with team to ensure lead targets are hit
- Lead for all fitness products in location
- Supplement & Inventory Management
- Works with Admin Specialist to manage the supplement profit & loss
- Mark and follow through on all supplement hand offs
- Team & People Management
- Responsible for the recruiting, hiring and onboarding of personal training staff to keep staff budget at the forecasted levels
- Provides input and participates in performance assessment and termination processes for Personal Trainers, in partnership with HR, and Management
- Develops a high performing team through coaching, teaching and training
- Performance & KPI management of all fitness staff
- Schedule out and conduct mentor time with PTs
- EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE all department initiatives, standards, and directives
- Create a positive and healthy workplace environment that provides opportunities for advancement for staff
Requirements
- Ability to create and sustain a culture of service focused on hospitality, caring, welcoming and fun
- A passion for fitness. Demonstrated knowledge of fitness equipment and wellness strategies
- Strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Strong MS Office software skills with an ability to adapt learning to incorporate new technologies
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and influence all levels of the organization
- Time management a strength
- A related University degree (in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology) or equivalent experience strongly preferred
- 2 years related sales experience
- 2 years' experience in the fitness industry
- 2+ years of leadership and people management experience including proven success in leading, coaching and motivating teams and individuals to achieve goals and objectives across multiple locations
- Current CPR & First Aid are required and must be maintained through employment
- Must have current PT certification within 60 days of employment. (NASM, NSCA, ACE, ISSA, NFPT)
Qualifications
- Education & Experience:
- A related University degree (in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology) or equivalent experience strongly preferred
- 2 years related sales experience
- 2 years' experience in the fitness industry
- 2+ years of leadership and people management experience including proven success in leading, coaching and motivating teams and individuals to achieve goals and objectives across multiple locations
Skills
- Ability to create and sustain a culture of service focused on hospitality, caring, welcoming and fun
- A passion for fitness. Demonstrated knowledge of fitness equipment and wellness strategies
- Strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Strong MS Office software skills with an ability to adapt learning to incorporate new technologies
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and influence all levels of the organization
- Time management a strength
Benefits
- We will give you a FREE Gym membership for you!
- We "insure" you and your family stay healthy with our tiered Health Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision
- We work hard to play hard... take your vacation! PTO & Paid Holidays
- We make sure you plan for your future. Enroll in our 401k
- We want you to save money! There are discounts on personal training, apparel, shake bar & Edge Kids!
- We want you to grow! Team builders, Leadership and Development training, all opportunities to advance!
- We want you to advance your education! Reimbursed training certifications!
- We protect you with our company paid Life insurance ($25k), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- We will give you an awesome culture and fun work environment!
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Varying hours of work, including long hours and night/weekend shifts. This position may require working on the last day of the month.