Fitness Manager (ST)

The Edge Fitness Clubs • Stratford, CT

55d

About The Position

Who We ARE: When you work at the Best. Gym. Ever, you join the Best. Team. Ever.
You'll walk into our clean and spacious gyms with a smile on your face and a pep
in your step because you know you are about to change lives! High-five your team
and get ready to move quickly! Combine your passion for fitness and love of
people into your career at The Edge Fitness Clubs!

What We LOVE: People. Fitness. Teamwork. Fun. Changing Lives.

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)

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
• Partners closely with the Membership department ensuring that initial fitness assessments are being booked and the advisors are building value on the tour
• Ensures that the PT presentations and fitness assessments (VFP's) are structured and standardized, consistent with corporate standards
• Develops lead generation strategies with team to ensure lead targets are hit
• Establish Fitness Services sales goals for the Fitness Consultants and front desk employees
• Lead for all fitness products in location
• Supplement & Inventory Management
• Works with Admin Specialist to manages the supplement profit & loss
• Mark and follow through on all supplement hand offs
• 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
• Develop product knowledge of all fitness products (strong, supplements, PT, etc)
• Schedule out and conduct mentor time with PTs
• Effectively communicate all department initiatives, standards, and directives
• Creates a positive and healthy workplace environment that provides opportunities for advancement for staff
• This position is responsible for the leadership, interviewing, hiring, scheduling, and performance managing all Personal Trainers in their club.

Benefits

• We will give you a FREE Gym membership for you! Get your workout in during lunch or after shift!
• 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. Vacation days improve overall wellbeing!
• 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! Look forward to coming to work each day!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level