District Fitness Manager, DFW

24 Hour Fitness

About The Position

The District Fitness Manager is a visible, hands‑on leader who spends time in clubs coaching, developing, and supporting fitness teams while driving district‑level fitness strategy and results. This role partners closely with club and district leaders to grow member engagement across Personal Training, Group Exercise, and Small Group Training by improving team capability, program execution, and the overall in‑club fitness experience. The District Fitness Manager leads through presence--assessing operations, developing talent, strengthening accountability, and translating fitness strategy into action that increases participation, performance, and impact across the district.

Requirements

3-5 years of progressive management experience supervising employees
4-6 years of broad fitness industry or comparable industry experience within operations, hospitality, retail, or service required
Prior experience in multi-unit management and or proven career growth across multiple locations required
Proven experience in a collaborative role interfacing with multiple stakeholders within differing levels of an organization required
Ability to persuade and influence diverse audiences and manage through adversity with tact and business acumen
Must be able to deal with complex problems and be able to present recommended solutions, clearly and concisely
Bachelor's degree in related field and or certification in fitness, personal training or group exercise strongly preferred
The selected candidate must be able to perform the position in the geographical area of the outlined district at time of hire.

Responsibilities

Accountable for district fitness business results including and not limited to fitness club operating profit (COP) and EBITDA (including fitness sales, staffing/labor spend, coach productivity, fitness penetration across member base, and Group X effectiveness)
Lead execution and provide input into the strategy aligned with the needs of the district while delivering company-wide fitness initiatives
In collaboration with the District Manager, create and execute growth strategies to increase member participation in various fitness offerings including Physical Training (PT,) Group Exercise Classes (GX,) and Small Group Training
Serve as subject matter expert on field fitness operations and provide consultation on district strategies
Partner with Fitness Operations team to support and execute promotional events and provide direction for District Fitness and Group X events and trainings
Liaison between corporate Fitness and fulfilling needs and requirements of the club business operations
Must have detailed understanding of fitness performance at both the local (micro) and company (macro) level
Visit clubs to assess operational effectiveness and provide input and consultation
Oversees and supports district/clubs to optimally schedule fitness department (PT, GX classes, etc.)
In partnership with field leadership and HR (Human Resources), drives strategic talent plans to include recruiting, staffing and talent development of personal trainers and Group X (GXI) instructors
Consult district and club leaders on optimizing Personal Training and Group X staffing and schedules to ensure team accountability and growth. Responsible for ensuring PT and GX equipment is ordered timely and within fitness and club budgets