Fitness/Outdoor Sports Manager

Canyon Ranch • Spicewood, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Canyon Ranch has been redefining wellness travel and transformative hospitality for more than 45 years. As the global leader in destination wellness, Canyon Ranch inspires lifelong well-being through world-class experts, personalized guidance, and immersive experiences that help guests live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Now, we are entering an exciting new chapter with the opening of Canyon Ranch Austin in October 2026 — our newest wellness destination nestled in the Texas Hill Country. Designed to connect guests with nature, adventure, restoration, and personal growth, Austin will build upon the legacy established in Tucson, Lenox, and Las Vegas while creating new opportunities for exceptional talent to shape the future of wellness hospitality. Recognized among the most outstanding hotels in the world by the Michelin Guide 2025, Canyon Ranch offers more than a career — it offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others every day.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of leadership experience in spa, wellness, hospitality, fitness, recreation, or a related guest-focused environment, with a proven ability to manage teams and operations.
• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• CPR/First Aid certification required
• Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop a diverse team while delivering exceptional guest service.
• Possess strong business acumen, including experience managing budgets, forecasting, revenue-generating operations, and using property management and Microsoft Office systems.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment by effectively prioritizing multiple responsibilities, solving problems proactively, maintaining attention to detail, and remaining calm under pressure while ensuring operational excellence and safety standards are met.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• Additional certifications such as Personal Training, Group Fitness, Yoga Instruction, or Outdoor Leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Fitness, Mind-Body, and Outdoor Sports experiences, ensuring exceptional service and memorable guest experiences across all wellness offerings.
• Collaborate with the Programming team and wellness providers to develop innovative classes, activities, and retreat experiences that enhance the guest journey.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring programs, facilities, equipment, trails, supplies, and retail areas are safe, well-maintained, and guest-ready at all times.
• Manage, coach, and develop team members by supporting professional growth, conducting performance reviews, overseeing scheduling and timekeeping, and ensuring required certifications remain current.
• Build strong partnerships with Programming, Engineering, Food & Beverage, Guest Services, Sales, and Marketing teams to ensure seamless operations and successful group programs.
• Serve as a visible leader, resolving guest concerns, maintaining operational excellence, and continuously identifying opportunities to elevate service, safety, and overall guest satisfaction.

Benefits

• Use of services and facilities including the spa, fitness classes, lectures, and overnight stays at all Canyon Ranch locations nationwide.
• Generous health plan including Health, Dental and Vision after 30 days of employment.
• 25 Days of personal and holiday time off (vacation, sick and holidays).
• Supplemental Health care options (including Accidental, Critical Illness and Hospital care).
• Employer-paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Maternity leave.
• A supportive, collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED