Assistant Manager

United FP; Michigan; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Fitness is seeking an Assistant Manager to join the Operations team. You will support the Club Manager, lead frontline staff, and help create a welcoming, well-run club for every member.

You will oversee interviews, drive performance metrics, and ensure safety, cleanliness, and exceptional guest service. This role emphasizes training, development, and a strong team mindset in a fast-paced gym environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Excellent customer service with a high level of member care.
• Experience leading teams in retail or fitness environments.
• Self-starter, enthusiastic about delivering the best member experience.
• Well organized, reliable, detail oriented, able to work without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in interviewing and recruitment with initial phone screens for member service reps and fitness trainers.
• Drive club metrics in line with business performance.
• Lead by example to deliver +1% service and operational excellence.
• Monitor inventory and review sales numbers with the club manager to identify opportunities.
• Maintain a clean, friendly, and well-maintained club per company standards.
• Ensure teammates dress code, friendliness, and cleanliness are upheld.
• Oversee club audits to keep areas in top condition.
• Provide training and performance assessment for front-end staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Club Manager.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Self-starter

Organized

Attention to detail

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:

• 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any othercharacteristic protected by law.

CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR GOLDEN THUMB AWARD WINNERS, NOMINATED BY A MEMBER IN THEIR CLUB:

Give it up for Brett, a Certified Trainer in Hampton Township, PA. Not only is he a motivating trainer, he’s an inspiration to never give up. After being diagnosed with MS, Brett kept working toward his goals and didn’t let the disease stop him. He says it best: “As I continue my job here at Planet Fitness, I cannot wait to see what new people I get to train, the lives I get to change, and show everyone that no matter what, don’t ever quit on yourself."