Assistant Fitness Manager

EōS Fitness; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 27,414 - 30,169; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free membership for you and a plus one

Discounted Personal Training

Daily Pay offered

Group Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) + Company matching

Job summary

EōS Fitness is looking for an Assistant Fitness Manager in Santa Barbara, California. This energetic role involves overseeing the Personal Training team, conducting workouts for new members, and driving personal training sales. The candidate should possess strong leadership qualities and a passion for fitness.

The ideal individual will have management experience and a commitment to delivering outstanding service. Responsibilities include training staff, achieving sales targets, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Competitive pay and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 2 years of management experience; fitness/personal training management is a plus.
• 2-3 years of customer service experience.
• 1 year of sales experience.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with members and team.
• Excellent relationship building and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Hiring, training, and supervising Personal Trainers.
• Manage payroll process for personal trainers.
• Achieve membership growth and sales targets.
• Conduct personalized welcome workouts for new members.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Sales experience

Management experience

Customer service experience

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Education

Personal Training certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Core Purpose

To create loyal, lifelong fans and exercise practitioners.

Position Purpose

Build and lead a cohesive Personal Training team, ensuring they have a healthy pipeline of clients and that those clients and other members receive an exceptional fitness experience.

Responsibilities

• Hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising Personal Trainers.
• Managing the payroll process for personal trainers to ensure timely and accurate payment.
• Ensuring daily sales targets are met, particularly during weekends or when the General Manager is absent.
• Driving month‑over‑month sales targets, membership growth, and exceeding set goals for new personal training agreements, client retention, and overall revenue.
• Communicating goals, expectations, and procedures to department leaders and staff.
• Ensuring all fitness staff hold valid certifications such as CPR, First Aid, and personal trainer credentials.
• Providing constructive feedback to personal trainers, highlighting strengths and improvement areas.
• Ensuring high‑quality customer service by addressing member concerns, managing inquiries, and resolving issues promptly.
• Conducting personalized welcome workouts for new members to assess fitness needs and goals.
• Guiding new members through their initial club experience, fostering a supportive environment that promotes personal training sales, retention, and engagement.
• Supervising facility maintenance and cleanliness of equipment, locker rooms, and common areas.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining certifications, and implementing safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 2 years of management experience; fitness or personal training management preferred.
• 2–3 years of customer service experience.
• 1 year of sales experience.
• 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Personal training sales experience highly preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent relationship building and influencing skills across all levels.
• A systematic, detail‑oriented problem‑solving approach with strong time management and organizational skills.
• A commitment to the company’s core values of personal responsibility, optimism, learning, teamwork, and competitive spirit.

Requirements

• Availability to work nights and weekends.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Valid personal training certification.
• CPR certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Physical ability to lift more than 40 lbs and bend/repetitively work in a gym setting.
• Competence with company computer systems for document preparation, data entry, and email communication.

Eligible for Additional Compensation

• Variable income opportunities, including commission and bonus.

Salary

$19.90 - $21.90 USD

Benefits and Perks

• High‑energy and collaborative team environment.
• Management support for professional development.
• Free membership for employee and one family member.
• Discounted personal training packages and merchandise, including supplements.
• Employee referral program.
• Daily pay access.
• Competitive pay with vacation, holiday, and sick leave (subject to eligibility).
• Group health, dental, vision, supplemental life, and employee assistance program (subject to eligibility).
• 401(k) with company matching (subject to eligibility).
• Personal education growth options via Sophia Learning.

EōS Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.