Club Management Trainee: Path to Leadership

acac Fitness & Wellness Center; Charlottesville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

acac Fitness & Wellness Center is offering a Manager-in-Training (MIT) program designed to develop future leaders through cross-club and cross-department experience. MITs will rotate across operations including membership sales, fitness, childcare, youth programs, food & beverage, spa services, and more, with hands-on practice and mentoring.

Participants will be deployed to clubs and home offices, gaining exposure to budgeting, HR, and strategic planning, with potential promotion to management

Qualifications

• Five*Star customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Strong leadership aptitude and growth mindset needed.
• Experience leading a team and being part of a high-performing group.
• College degree preferred, or equivalent skills gained through experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow the training plan jointly developed with your Supervisor and home base GM; participate in guidance from executive leadership and HR.
• Attend management team huddles and complete required training; manage MOD shifts as needed.
• Help plan, promote and execute major club events; maintain up-to-date knowledge of club policies and services.
• Provide tours, assist with memberships when needed; support cross-department training and onboarding.
• Meet with Legacy/acac executives and HR to understand roles, expectations, and available resources.
• Gain working knowledge of software platforms used in management (Club Automation, Paylocity, SharePoint, etc.).
• Complete all acac online Manager Training courses and HERO/De-escalation trainings.
• Assume Interim Manager duties for department when assigned; recruit, onboard, coach and manage staff.

Skills

Five*Star customer service

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Leadership aptitude

Growth mindset

Education

College degree preferred

Equivalent skills through experience

Job description

acac Fitness & Wellness Center is offering a Manager-in-Training (MIT) program designed to develop future leaders through cross-club and cross-department experience. MITs will rotate across operations including membership sales, fitness, childcare, youth programs, food & beverage, spa services, and more, with hands-on practice and mentoring.

Participants will be deployed to clubs and home offices, gaining exposure to budgeting, HR, and strategic planning, with potential promotion to management