BFT STUDIO MANAGER - BFT GEELONG WEST

HealthyPeople Recruitment Pty; Geelong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Performance incentives

Complimentary BFT membership

Discounted memberships for friends and

family

Leadership development opportunities

Career progression within BFT network

Job summary

BFT Geelong West is seeking a Studio Manager to own day-to-day operations, member experience, growth and culture. You will lead a high-energy team and work with owners, Head Coach and staff to ensure engagement and performance standards.

The role focuses on welcoming members, driving retention, coordinating class schedules, supporting marketing, and organising events. We value leadership, relationship-building and a proactive, accountable approach.

Qualifications

• Certificate III and IV in Fitness (fitness industry qualified).
• Hands-on group coaching experience.
• Current First Aid and CPR qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience leading people or teams.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in sales, customer service, fitness, hospitality or similar people-focused environment.
• Confidence discussing sales, retention and member experience.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Positive, reliable, team-first attitude.
• Genuine interest in health, fitness and helping people.

Responsibilities

• Lead studio operations, member engagement and overall studio culture.
• Drive growth, retention and member experience at BFT Geelong West.
• Support and develop coaching team; uphold coaching standards.
• Coordinate class schedules and member queries; manage day-to-day admin.
• Assist with marketing, events and community initiatives.
• Collaborate with owners to drive performance and opportunities.

Skills

People leadership

Sales conversations

Customer service

Communication

Relationship-building

Fitness industry knowledge

Flexible hours

Attention to detail

Ownership mindset

Education

Certificate III in Fitness

Certificate IV in Fitness

Job description

This is a key leadership opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of the day-to-day running, growth, culture and overall member experience of a high-energy training studio.

As Studio Manager, you’ll be one of the main faces of BFT Geelong West. You’ll work closely with the owners, Head Coach and coaching team to ensure the studio operates at a high standard across member engagement, retention, sales, team leadership and daily operations.

The role

This is a hands-on position for someone who loves people, enjoys leading a team and takes pride in creating an environment members genuinely want to be part of.

You’ll help drive the growth of BFT Geelong West while ensuring existing members feel known, valued and supported.

On any given day, you could be:

• Welcoming new members and guiding them through their first BFT experience.
• Following up trials, leads and membership enquiries.
• Building genuine relationships with members and supporting retention.
• Leading BFT sessions with energy, passion and a strong focus on coaching standards.
• Supporting and developing the coaching team.
• Maintaining high standards across presentation, service and studio operations.
• Managing day-to-day administration and membership queries.
• Coordinating class schedules and ensuring coaches meet performance standards.
• Helping organise studio events, challenges and community initiatives.
• Supporting marketing and promotional activities.
• Working closely with the owners on studio performance, growth and future opportunities.
• Creating a positive, energetic and accountable team culture.
• Being present in the studio and leading from the front.

This role is about much more than administration.

We’re looking for someone who understands that a great gym is built through relationships, consistency, energy and attention to detail.

The must-haves

• Certificate III and IV in Fitness.
• Hands-on group coaching experience.
• Current First Aid and CPR qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience leading people or teams.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in sales, customer service, fitness, hospitality or a similar people-focused environment.
• Confidence having conversations around sales, retention and member experience.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• The ability to take ownership and solve problems.
• A positive, reliable and team-first attitude.
• A genuine interest in health, fitness and helping people.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings and occasional weekends.

Previous experience within the fitness industry is highly regarded. However, leadership ability, personality and cultural fit are just as important.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who naturally connects with people.

Someone who remembers names, notices when a member hasn’t attended for a while, follows things up and genuinely cares about the experience people have inside the studio.

You’ll be comfortable holding yourself and others accountable, having honest conversations when needed and setting a strong standard for the wider team.

You don’t need to be the loudest person in the room, but you do need to be present, self-aware, consistent and willing to lead from the front.

We want someone who treats BFT Geelong West like it’s their own while understanding that they’re part of a bigger team.

About our team

We own and operate two BFT studios: BFT Geelong North and BFT Geelong West.

Although this role will be primarily based at BFT Geelong West, our studios work closely together as one team. We share ideas, support each other, collaborate on events and initiatives, and work towards creating consistently high standards across both locations.

You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside a supportive ownership team and be part of a wider BFT community that values teamwork, accountability, development and strong relationships.

We’ll provide

• Competitive remuneration and performance incentives.
• Ongoing mentoring and support from the ownership team.
• Leadership and professional development opportunities.
• Support from the wider team across both BFT Geelong North and BFT Geelong West.
• A supportive, energetic and team-focused work environment.
• Complimentary BFT membership.
• Discounted memberships for friends and family.
• The opportunity to influence the growth and culture of the studio.
• Career progression opportunities within the BFT network.
• The chance to make a genuine impact on the health and wellbeing of the Geelong community.

About BFT Geelong West

BFT Geelong West is part of the Body Fit Training network, delivering science-backed group strength and conditioning programs through expert coaching, structured training and a strong community environment.

Our goal is to help members train with purpose, build confidence and achieve sustainable results in a welcoming and inclusive studio.

We believe great studios are built by great people. That means creating a team culture where coaches and staff feel supported, members feel valued and everyone is encouraged to keep improving.

Ready to lead?

If you’re an experienced leader who loves people, thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a genuine impact on a business and its community, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send through your résumé and a short cover letter at [e-mail] telling us about yourself, your leadership experience and why you believe you’d be a great fit for BFT Geelong West.