District Fitness Manager (Relocation to Vancouver, BC)

Fitness World Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Group benefits (dental, extendedhealth

Complimentary membership to all FWCs

Discounted personal training

Flexible schedule

Private gym at corporate office

Collaborative open office

Job summary

Fitness World Canada is seeking a District Fitness Manager to lead 7–10 clubs, coach Fitness Managers and Personal Trainers, and drive revenue, member retention and staff development across the district.

You will report to the VP of Fitness, manage budgets, onboarding, and perform weekly club visits with a focus on delivering best-in-class programs and service standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years as a Personal Trainer and three or more years as a Fitness Manager required.
• Multi-unit management experience preferred.
• Consultative sales experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Energetic, self-promoter and able to coach others.
• Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel and Outlook).

Responsibilities

• District Fitness Management (40% of the time): lead and develop a fitness team, achieve revenue targets and oversee program delivery.
• Staffing & Development (40% of the time): hire/train staff, conduct weekly visits, coach performance and manage budgets.
• Sales & Service (10% of the time): direct selling of personal training sessions and participation in revenue activities.
• General (10% of the time): act as cross-functional manager and support teammates as needed.

Skills

Leadership / Coaching

Consultative sales

English communication

Coaching & mentorship

Organizational skills

Travel ability

Education

Multi-unit management experience

Experience as Personal Trainer

MS Office proficiency

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Metro Vancouver Regional District, BC

Club Leadership

Full-time

Jan 13, 2026

Yearly: $70000 - $120000

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Please Note

• Fitness World does not offer remote roles — all recruitment is conducted in person.
• We will contact applicants directly regarding their application.
• We never request sensitive information (e.g., SIN, banking details) before an in-person interview.

If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Fitness World, do not respond or share any personal information.

• Relocation to Vancouver, BC*

The District Fitness Manager (DFM) ensures a best in class fitness experience for our team members and club members for their district.

• Communicate and uphold company standards and lead by example.
• Bring to life our core values, mission, vision, fitness philosophy and service standards.
• Lead, grow and develop a fitness team to ensure they are successful in their position.
• Achieve various key performance indicators, including revenue, member retention and staffing.

Job Scope

• Reports To: VP of Fitness
• Direct Reports: Fitness Managers and Assistant Fitness Managers & Personal Trainers (2nd line of reporting)
• Number of Clubs: 7 - 10

Responsibilities

District Fitness Management (40% of the time):

Ensure that members have access to best in class fitness education, programs and training and that this aligns with company fitness philosophy and service standards.

• Ensure the fitness team is providing best in class scientific programs and in-person training to their clients.
• Achieve monthly fitness revenue targets, by coaching and developing the fitness team to attain targets.
• Review business plans and work schedules; ensure company procedures and practices are followed during the sale, servicing and reporting of sessions.
• Accurate administration of Personal Training digital files, measurement tracking and workout programs.
• Address member questions and concerns as they arise; encourage their involvement in fitness programs and services.

Staffing & Development (40% of the time):

Maintain an engaged and high performing fitness team that aligns with the company goals and values.

• Responsible for hiring, training and development of the fitness team. Host and conduct large group on-boarding and development activities as needed.
• Conduct weekly club visits to review performance, including coaching, feedback, career growth and advancement
• Guide Fitness Managers on how to develop, grow and mediate concerns amongst team members and members.
• Manage labour budgets, including session hours and non-session hours.

Sales & Service (10% of the time):

Participate and support in fitness activities.

• Direct selling and servicing of personal training sessions.
• Assist in revenue generating activities, including complimentary workouts, supplement booths, seminars/workshops, etc.

General (10% of the time):

In addition to specific functional accountabilities, the DFM is expected to act as a cross functional manager. This includes, understanding the role and duties of their peers and step-in in to assist members and team members as needed.

Education & Qualifications

• Minimum two years as a Personal Trainer and three or more years as a Fitness Manager required, multi-unit management experience preferred.
• Consultative sales experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written communications)
• Ability to coach and motivate team members
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• A desire to continuously learn, develop and share knowledge
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• An energetic, enthusiastic networker and self-promoter
• Physically able to perform the position (i.e. stand for up to 8 hours and lift 25 lbs)
• Extended workdays are a frequent occurrence, as are weekends and holidays as needed to support the business
• Must be able to travel by car or airplane up to 10% of the time

Our Perks

• Competitive compensation
• Group benefits (dental, extended health & travel)
• Complimentary membership to all locations (16 & growing) for you and one other
• Discounted personal training, supplements and retail clothing
• Flexible schedule to work out during the day
• Private and fully equipped gym at our corporate office
• Collaborative open office, shared by corporate, club and fitness education

Our Values

• Fun: We laugh, smile and enthusiastically have a good time, all the time
• Passion: We put our all into everything we do and empower each other to be our best selves every day
• Community: We build together, creating a motivating space for shared growth
• Inclusive: We welcome everyone to be part of our world and pride ourselves in being a community for all.

About Fitness World

Fitness World Canada opened our doors in August 2020, establishing ourselves as a health, fitness and wellness community for everyone! Our high value low-cost health communities are making a difference for all fitness enthusiasts, no matter their goal. Fitness World has been a community trademark since 1959. While it’s changed hands over the years, we continue to provide best in class health and fitness facilities and services.

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