Assistant General Manager

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary Family Membership

Complimentary Child Care for Staff

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K

Employee Financial Relief Program

Daily Discounted Employee Meals

Team Celebrations

Parking

Job summary

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness is seeking an Assistant General Manager in Chicago to lead and inspire club operations, front desk, fitness, events, programming, and overall member experience.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, hands-on leader with a passion for building a strong team culture while driving both member satisfaction and revenue growth. A weekend-day presence and adaptability are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in fitness, recreation, team management, youth programming, or hospitality
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule that includes peak member usage times (evenings/weekends)

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire club operations, front desk, fitness, training, events, programming and overall member experience
• Hands-on, high-energy leadership to build a strong team culture while driving member satisfaction and revenue growth
• Set the tone across departments to ensure seamless operations, elevated hospitality and engaging programming
• Shape the overall vision, lead a talented team, and bring energy, accountability and fun to a thriving member-focused environment

Skills

Leadership

Team Building

Customer Service

Strategic Planning

Job description

Why Lakeshore – A Place to Grow, Contribute, and Connect

We lead with our values: Professionalism, Quality, Team, Ownership, and Celebration—and we live them daily. Whether it’s launching a new kids camp, stepping in to assist a family at the front desk, or recognizing a trainer’s impact, we show up with care and high standards. Our facilities are impressive, but it’s our team culture and commitment to a seamless member experience that make this a truly special place to work and grow.

Team Member Perks!

• Complimentary Family Membership
• Complimentary Child Care for Staff Children
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Employee Financial Relief Program
• Daily Discounted Employee Meal Program
• Winter and Summer Team Member Celebrations
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative team environment
• 50% off club services
• Free Parking

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness is seeking a dynamic Assistant General Manager to lead and inspire club operations, front desk, including fitness, training, events, programming, and overall member experience. This role is ideal for a hands‑on, high‑energy leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about building a strong team culture while driving both member satisfaction and revenue growth. As the leader of the club, you will set the tone across departments, ensuring seamless operations, elevated hospitality, and engaging programming that brings the community to life.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, solution‑oriented professional with exceptional communication skills and a natural ability to motivate teams and deliver results. You are adaptable, creative, and committed to excellence, with a willingness to work one weekend day and be present during key club moments. If you’re ready to shape the overall vision, lead a talented team, and bring energy, accountability, and fun to a thriving, member‑focused environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Core Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in fitness, recreation, team management, youth programming, or hospitality
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule that includes peak member usage times (evenings/weekends)