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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

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