Fitness Manager

Power Wellness • Huntley, IL

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About The Position

The Fitness Manager provides leadership and supervision to the Fitness, Aquatic, Group Exercise, and Medical Integration departments at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Health & Fitness Center. The manager ensures these departments deliver an exceptional member experience and high-quality customer service to members, guests, and prospective members. The role oversees programming and ensures services are profitable and meet members’ varied needs.

The Fitness Manager assists the Fitness Center Director with daily operations and provides leadership when the Director is absent. The manager supervises department staff, supports member retention, oversees medically integrated programs and safety procedures, evaluates programs and services, and manages fitness equipment upkeep. The position also involves hiring and training Fitness Department staff, coordinating student internships, contributing to annual budgets, and working assigned Manager on Duty shifts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in a health-related field, exercise science, kinesiology, or physical education.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in the fitness or wellness industry.
• Nationally recognized NCCA-accredited certification.
• CPR/AED certification within 90 days of hire; certification is provided by Power Wellness.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work positively and service-mindedly with members.
• Ability to multitask and maintain a controlled, professional demeanor, with strong organizational skills and efficiency.
• Proficient computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Fitness or wellness industry experience in a fitness facility.
• ACSM clinical exercise certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to supervisors, coordinators, and associates across managed departments.
• Assist the Fitness Center Director with daily center operations and provide leadership in the Director’s absence.
• Support member retention by encouraging the ongoing development of retention programs.
• Promote engagement between the Medical Advisory Committee and the center’s programs, services, and safety protocols.
• Oversee compliance with physician approval and clearance procedures, testing procedures, and medically integrated programs.
• Review and evaluate fitness programs and services based on attendance, cost-effectiveness, and member interest.
• Coordinate mock codes, safety drills, and monthly safety audits in accordance with Power Wellness standards, and ensure incident reports receive appropriate follow-up.
• Recommend purchases of new fitness equipment and stay current with industry trends.
• Oversee fitness equipment upkeep, including preventative maintenance, servicing, and re-upholstering.
• Coordinate student internship programs in accordance with Power Wellness standards and support a positive learning experience for qualified graduate and undergraduate students.
• Hire and train Fitness Department staff.
• Assist with annual development of fitness department operating and capital budgets.
• Work assigned Manager on Duty shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules and earned time off (ETO).
• Complimentary fitness membership.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.

What This Job Offers

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