Assistant Manager

Pro-fit Management Group; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Competitive compensation

Free Retro Fitness membership

Team-first work culture

Job summary

Retro Fitness in Montclair, NJ is seeking a motivated Assistant Club Manager who will help run daily operations, lead a high-energy team, and drive membership sales. If you thrive in a fast-paced gym environment and hold yourself accountable, we want to meet you.

You’ll oversee tours, close memberships, train staff, and ensure a clean, safe facility. The role offers opportunities for advancement and a team-first culture focused on accountability and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Prior management or supervisory experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sales-driven with a goal-oriented attitude.
• Reliable, punctual with opening shifts.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Passion for health, fitness, and helping others achieve goals.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems and POS software.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Club Manager in day-to-day club operations.
• Drive membership sales—tours, close memberships, follow up on leads.
• Serve as the primary tour guide; deliver a high-energy sales experience to every prospect.
• Build genuine relationships with members to improve retention and satisfaction.
• Assist with marketing efforts, local outreach, and in-club promotions.
• Hire, train, and develop staff — lead by example on the floor.
• Ensure all gym systems, procedures, and policies are followed consistently.
• Resolve member concerns with professionalism and urgency.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized facility at all times.
• Open and close the club — lead opening and closing procedures when scheduled.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly reporting as directed by the Club Manager.
• Work both weekend days required.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Sales

Dependability

Teamwork

POS software

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

POS software

Basic computer systems

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement

JOIN OUR TEAM

We are looking for a motivated, people-first leader to step into the Assistant Club Manager role at Retro Fitness. This is more than a gym job — it’s a chance to grow your career in fitness management, develop a team, drive membership sales, and help run a high-energy club that members love. If you lead with energy, hold yourself accountable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to meet you.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Career advancement opportunities — we promote from within
• Flexible scheduling that works around your life
• Competitive compensation
• Free Retro Fitness membership
• A positive, team-first work culture built on accountability and growth

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Club Manager in overseeing day-to-day club operations
• Drive membership sales — conduct tours, close memberships, and follow up on leads
• Serve as the primary tour guide; deliver a consistent, high-energy sales experience to every prospect
• Build genuine relationships with members to improve retention and satisfaction
• Assist with marketing efforts, local outreach, and in-club promotions
• Hire, train, and develop MEA staff — lead by example on the floor
• Ensure all gym systems, procedures, and policies are followed consistently
• Resolve member concerns and escalations with professionalism and urgency
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized facility at all times
• Open and close the club — lead opening and closing procedures when scheduled
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly reporting as directed by the Club Manager
• Work both weekend days required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field preferred — not required
• Previous management or supervisory experience preferred — not required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to de-escalate and problem-solve
• Sales-driven with a competitive, goal-oriented attitude
• Reliable, punctual, and accountable — opening shifts require strict on-time arrival
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Passion for health, fitness, and helping others achieve their goals
• Proficiency with basic computer systems and point-of-sale software (training provided)