Assistant Manager - Fitness

Exos; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life and disability benefits

Job summary

Exos in New York is seeking an Assistant Manager, Fitness to lead programs, manage staff, and build strong client relationships while fostering a culture of health and wellness.

In this hands‑on role you’ll oversee personal training and group exercise, mentor interns, develop health promotion initiatives, and ensure safety and high-quality service across diverse populations.

This position offers full-time employment with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow and make an impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of management experience overseeing a large staff.
• Bachelor’s degree in an exercise-related field (e.g., Kinesiology, Exercise Science).
• Current nationally recognized personal training certification (ACE, NASM, NSCA or equivalent).
• Outgoing personality with excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strong client relationships to ensure program success and satisfaction.
• Develop strategic annual plans, achieving short- and long-term program goals.
• Oversee budgeting, reporting, and financial management for fitness programs and operations.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise staff while fostering growth and managing performance.
• Lead personal training and group exercise programs with high-quality service and client engagement.
• Mentor college interns and provide professional development opportunities.
• Design and deliver health promotion initiatives and incentive programs.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field

Tools

ACE/NASM/NSCA certification

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Take your passion for fitness and leadership to the next level as our Assistant Manager, Fitness. In this hands‑on role, you’ll assist in leading fitness programs, manage staff, and build strong client relationships while fostering a culture of health and wellness. You’ll have the opportunity to lead a team of fitness professionals, deliver engaging health promotion initiatives, and achieve both immediate and long‑term objectives. If you’re passionate about fitness, client engagement, and driving results, this is the perfect opportunity to grow and make an impact.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strong client relationships to ensure program success and satisfaction.
• Develop strategic annual plans, achieving both short- and long‑term program goals.
• Oversee budgeting, reporting, and financial management for fitness programs and operations.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise full- and part‑time staff, while fostering team growth and managing performance.
• Lead and oversee personal training and group exercise programs, ensuring high-quality service and client engagement.
• Mentor and guide college interns, providing professional development opportunities.
• Design, deliver, and evaluate health promotion initiatives, incentive programs, and specialty offerings.
• Conduct fitness assessments, develop exercise prescriptions, and provide first workouts for diverse populations, including high-risk participants.
• Supervise and monitor the exercise floor to ensure a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment.
• Manage administrative processes, including membership enrollments, terminations, and member inquiries.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support the fitness center’s operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of management experience overseeing a large staff, preferably in the fitness or hospitality industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in an exercise‑related field (e.g., Kinesiology, Exercise Science, etc.).
• Current, nationally recognized personal training certification (e.g., ACE, NASM, NSCA, or equivalent).
• Outgoing personality with excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.

Per pay transparency requirements, the compensation for this position ranges from $20 - $30/hour. Minimum rates may vary based on local wage laws. Pay is dependent on factors including site location, specialty, certifications and work experience as well as other business needs. Exos offers a comprehensive benefits package for all full time employees (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements), which includes health insurance, life and disability benefits, 401(k) plan, and paid time off. Additionally, Exos offers a variety of part time benefits (subject to eligibility requirements)