Club Manager

Planet Fitness; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Planet Fitness in Newark, NJ is seeking a Club Manager to oversee gym operations and ensure an exceptional member experience. The role involves leading a team of employees while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere, encouraging high-quality customer service, and ensuring the financial success of the club.

The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills, experience in customer service within the fitness industry, and must be at least 18 years old. This position offers benefits such as health insurance and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service, preferably in the fitness industry.
• Previous experience as an Assistant Manager at Planet Fitness is a plus.
• Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and hardworking.

Responsibilities

• Oversee gym operations to ensure an exceptional member experience.
• Recruit, hire, and train a high performing staff.
• Schedule staff and ensure coverage for all shifts.

Skills

Superior customer service skills

Leadership

Problem resolution

Education

High school diploma/GED equivalent

CPR Certification

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Job Summary

The Club Manager will be responsible for the oversight of gym operations to ensure an exceptional “Judgement Free” member experience as well as a financially successful club. The Club Manager will be accountable for leading a team of employees in a positive, motivating manner with continuous assistance in employee training and development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train and develop a high performing staff consisting of Assistant Managers, Member Service Representatives, Trainers and Custodians.
• Create and maintain a welcoming atmosphere for all members, prospective members and guests and ensure staff follows superior customer service guidelines.
• Staff Management: Schedule staff and ensure all shifts are covered.
• Lead by example and maintain consistent accountability for direct reports by training and coaching, ensuring adherence to PF’s values and goals.
• Administration and processing of all weekly/bi-weekly employee payroll.
• Resolve employee issues or concerns.
• Manage disciplinary/termination activities.
• Involved in all front desk related activities including:
  
  • Answer phones in a friendly manner and assist callers with a variety of questions.
  • Check members into the system.
  • New member sign-up.
  • Take prospective members on tours.
  • Facilitate all member requests, issues and questions.
• Ensure prompt opening/closing of gym.
• Oversee cleanliness and maintenance of facility including taking responsibility for largest section of cleaning daily:
  
  • Ensure safety of employees, members and club property.
  • Determine and communicate equipment repair in a timely manner.
• Manage marketing efforts by ensuring that staff is aware and trained on all marketing promotions.
• Authorize expenditures and refunds. Make daily bank deposits.
• Prepare all HR related forms and send to Corporate Payroll Team.
• Track statistics and reports (weekly, monthly, annually).
• Backup support for any employee who is absent.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Superior customer service skills, preferably in the fitness industry.
• Experience working as an Assistant Manager at Planet Fitness.
• Exceptional leadership, diplomacy and listening skills.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Suite).
• Hard working, enthusiastic and energetic!
• Strong problem resolution skills.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• High school diploma/GED equivalent required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Physical Demands

• Continual standing and walking during shift.
• Continual talking in person or on the phone during shift.
• Must be able to occassionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Will occasionally encounter toxic chemicals during shift.