General Manager | Union Padel Club
Lakeshore Sport & Fitness · Chicago, IL · 2 days ago
On-siteManufacturingFull-time
What You'll Do
- Create an Incredible Member Experience
- Foster a welcoming, hospitality-first culture throughout the club
- Build authentic relationships with members and guests
- Be visible, approachable, and actively engaged throughout the club each day
- Resolve concerns with empathy, professionalism, and urgency
- Lead Club Operations
- Oversee the daily operation of the club
- Ensure exceptional standards across facilities, cleanliness, safety, and presentation
- Partner with department leaders to deliver a seamless member experience
- Continuously improve operational efficiency
- Grow the Business
- Drive membership growth and retention
- Support sales initiatives and community outreach
- Build partnerships with local businesses and organizations
- Help establish Union Padel Club as the premier destination for padel and social connection
- Develop Programming & Events
- Develop engaging leagues, tournaments, clinics, and social programming
- Partner with the food & beverage team to create memorable events and experiences
- Continuously look for new ways to activate the club and create reasons for members to return
- Lead the Team
- Hire, coach, and inspire a high-performing team
- Create an environment built on accountability, ownership, hospitality, and fun
- Invest in team development and recognition
- Own the Business
- Manage budgets and financial performance
- Analyze KPIs and identify opportunities for growth
- Made thoughtful business decisions that support long-term success
Qualifications
- Loves hospitality and creating memorable experiences
- Naturally builds relationships with people
- Is energized by being on the floor rather than sitting in an office
- Has experience leading teams and developing people
- Thinks like an entrepreneur and enjoys building something new
- Balances culture with accountability
- Is organized, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- Has experience in hospitality, fitness, private clubs, sports, restaurants, or lifestyle businesses
- Enjoys sales, networking, and community engagement
- Bonus: Already plays or is excited to learn padel
What Success Looks Like
- Members know you by name—and you know theirs
- The club feels welcoming, energetic, and full of life
- Programming is thriving and events are well attended
- The team is engaged and excited to come to work
- Membership continues to grow through outstanding experiences and word of mouth
- Union Padel Club becomes the place people choose to spend their time—not just to play padel, but to connect with others