General Manager - McCandless

JETSET Pilates•McCandless, PA

About The Position

JETSET Pilates is seeking a Founding General Manager to help launch a new studio in McCandless. The role partners closely with ownership to recruit and develop the team, build community excitement, establish operational excellence, and lead a successful studio launch. After opening, the General Manager leads day-to-day studio operations and continues to drive membership growth, team development, and an exceptional client experience. General Managers are expected to complete the JETSET Instructor Training Academy Program, teach an average of 6–8 classes per week, and maintain an active in-studio presence during at least 25 class times per week. The role may grow to support additional studio openings and multi-unit operations as the brand expands.

Requirements

At least 3 years of operations or general management experience.
A proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit who takes initiative, solves problems proactively, and can work in an environment where processes are still being developed.
Strong sales instincts and experience driving revenue targets and coaching others to do the same.
Analytical skills, including the ability to build reports, interpret data, and make metric-backed decisions.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining momentum and attention to detail.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to commit to travel for a 5-day Instructor training at a Regional Training & Support Center.
Ability to stand and move throughout the studio for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Operations or general management experience in boutique fitness, hospitality, or a luxury membership-model consumer service environment.
Experience leading teams across multiple locations or in a pre-opening context.
Hands-on experience in fitness instruction or coaching.
Passion for community building and understanding of the local wellness, fitness, and hospitality community.

Responsibilities

Execute local grassroots marketing initiatives before opening.
Build relationships with local businesses, influencers, and community partners, and generate awareness and excitement ahead of launch.
Build and manage a pipeline of prospective founding members.
Support local social media initiatives that drive awareness and membership growth.
Coordinate community events and pre-sale activations.
Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop the founding Instructor and Studio Lead team before opening.
Lead onboarding and operational training initiatives.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and hospitality.
Conduct regular coaching conversations and performance check-ins.
Partner with ownership on launch readiness.
Establish operational processes and studio workflows, including schedules, staffing plans, and operational standards.
Ensure opening-day execution and coordinate vendor readiness, equipment setup, and operational logistics.
Drive founding membership sales and execute pre-sale and launch campaigns.
Coach the team on consultative sales techniques.
Monitor pre-sale conversion metrics, founding membership goals, and launch-readiness KPIs.
Provide ownership with regular updates on launch readiness and business performance.
Identify opportunities to improve systems and processes.
Support future studio openings as the brand grows.
Complete the JETSET Instructor Training Academy Program, teach an average of 6–8 classes per week, and maintain an active in-studio presence during a minimum of 25 class times per week.