Assistant Manager

pf-united-fp-management-llc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Fitness is seeking an Assistant Manager to help run day-to-day club operations in a dynamic, judgement-free environment. You will support the Club Manager, drive member satisfaction and sustain the financial stability of the club while nurturing a high-energy team culture.

The role emphasizes leadership, operational excellence, and strong customer service within a welcoming setting that serves the community and supports youth programs and local initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old and have High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Excellent customer service skills with a strong focus on member care.
• Experience leading teams in retail or fitness environments.
• Self-starter who can work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with oversight of club operations and ensure an exceptional member experience.
• Support recruitment by helping with initial interviews for staff
• Drive club metrics in line with business performance.
• Lead by example to deliver high-quality service and operational excellence.
• Monitor inventory and review sales data with the Club Manager to identify opportunities.
• Uphold Planet Fitness mission, keep the club clean, friendly and well-maintained.
• Ensure staff adhere to punctuality, dress code, friendliness and cleanliness.
• Oversee club audits to maintain standards across all areas.
• Promote career growth through training, development and performance assessment.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Self-motivation

Organization

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

THE PLANET FITNESS MISSION

We at Planet Fitness are here to provide a unique environment in which anyone, and we mean anyone, can be comfortable in a diverse, judgement free zone where a lasting, active lifestyle is built. Our product is a tool. A means to an end. Not a brand name or a mold maker, but a tool that can be used by anyone. In the end, it’s all about you. As we evolve and educate ourselves, we will seek to perfect this safe, energetic environment, where everyone feels accepted and respected. We are not here to kiss your butt, only to kick it if that’s what you need. We need you, because face it, our planet wouldn’t be the same without you. You belong!

Title:

Assistant Manager

Department:

Operations

Reports to:

Club Manager

THE OPPORTUNITY

Look no further if you like to have fun, positively impact people, and grow your leadership skills in the coolest place on the planet. Your opportunity has arrived! United PF is dynamic, growing and continually evolving. If you thrive in a changing environment and have a passion for people, then United FP may be the place for you. A role with United FP is an opportunity to be a part of something special. If you would love working for a rapidly growing company that changes people’s lives for the better each and every day, helps them live healthier, doesn’t judge anyone, and supports their communities and the Boys and Girls club, then this may be your dream job!

What You'll Be Doing:

We are looking for a motivated individual to join our team as an Assistant Manager and grow into a greater opportunity with United FP. The Assistant Manager will be responsible for assisting with oversight of club operations, guaranteeing an exceptional member experience and ensuring financially stability of the club. This position plays a critical role in assisting with managing our teammates to maintain a high-energy environment in the Judgement Free Zone. We want to give you the tools to succeed and work for a company in a competitive environment that lives its Core Values. What are our Core Values, you might ask? They are: We Win Together| Be Better Every Day| Be Kind & Respectful| Do the Right Thing| and Everyone Matters

• Assist in the interviewing and recruitment process by completing initial phone interviews of member service representatives and fitness trainers.
• Able to drive club metrics in alignment with business performance.
• Lead by example and inspire teammates to deliver +1% service to build Raving Fans and operational excellence.
• Monitor inventory and review daily/weekly/monthly sales numbers with club manager to identify opportunities and modifies execution as needed to improve performance.
• Uphold company standards to deliver the mission and values; manage a clean, friendly, and well-maintained club.
• Ensure teammates consistently execute the basics in punctuality, dress code compliance, friendliness, and cleanliness.
• Assist in overseeing club audits to ensure that all areas of the club are clean, neat, organized, and in "like new" condition.
• Front End employees to promote career growth through training, development, and performance assessment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Club Manager.

What You'll Bring to the Table:

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma/GED equivalent.
• Excellent Customer Service skills with a high degree of member care.
• Previous experience leading teams in the retail or fitness environment.
• Self-starter, motivated and enthusiastic about creating the best experience for members.
• Well organized, reliable, detail oriented, and able to work without direct supervision in a team environment.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to occasionally lift, push, or pull at least 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, bend, balance, stoop, kneel, twisting, or crouch.

About United FP Management, LLC

United FP Management, LLC (“UFP") is the largest developer and operator of fitness clubs under the Planet Fitness brand. United FP operates in the High Value Low Price (HVLP) segment of the fitness market and serves 1.1 million members across 192 clubs. UFP is diversely positioned across 14 states – Arizona (44 clubs) and Texas (30 clubs) represent its two largest markets – and multiple market types ranging from urban metro to small markets. The Company was formed in 2016 via the merger of five Planet Fitness franchisee platforms and has grown through consistent organic site development and four additional tuck-in acquisitions. United FP is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

United FP Management, LLC is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market- leading North American companies with annual revenues generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 billion under management and based in New York with an office in Shanghai.

About Planet Fitness

Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States by number of members and locations. As of March 31, 2022, Planet Fitness had more than 16.2 million members and 2,291 stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico and Australia. The Company’s mission is to enhance people’s lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. More than 90% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent business men and women.

Note to Applicants

We have been made aware of an increasing number of hiring fraud schemes across numerous platforms. Planet Fitness never requires advance payments of any kind for computer equipment or any other purpose at the start of employment. Any request for you to provide payment information during the application process is part of a fraud scheme. Further, we recommend that you do not provide sensitive personal information (SSN, DOB, driver’s license number) as part of the initial application process.