Club Operations Leader — People‑First Manager

Appraisers of Coastal Virginia, Inc.; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 18,297 - 26,060; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vacation/Holiday Pay

Free Black Card Membership

Employee perks and discounts

Team-building events

Job summary

A leading fitness franchise is seeking a Club Manager to oversee operations and enhance member experience in Colonial Heights, Virginia. Responsibilities include managing team recruitment, ensuring operational efficiency, and fostering a positive environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and customer service skills, along with a commitment to maintaining a welcoming environment. The role offers competitive compensation and various employee benefits, including medical insurance and free membership.

Qualifications

• 6-12 months of experience in a customer service environment is preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Willing to become CPR/AED Certified.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute hiring practices and onboarding new team members.
• Create staff schedules and ensure all shifts are covered.
• Manage company card for expenditures and maintain receipts.
• Oversee ordering of club supplies and ensure cleanliness.
• Resolve employee concerns and partner with HR as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Job description

At Planet Fitness, our mission has always been to enhance people’s lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, judgement free environment. We are proud to be one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States with over 2,000 clubs and growing!

Joining the PF family means being part of a company that is based on an established culture and strong set of values. It is being a part of a supportive, engaging team that cares about bettering the health and wellbeing of the community in an environment where everyone feels like they belong. It is having fun at work while creating member experiences that consistently exceed their expectations. It means being part of a brand that you can be proud of!

Who You Are:

All of our Team Members at Planet Fitness share one thing in common – a passion for our amazing brand and a desire to make our members feel welcome in our Judgement Free Zone®

Characteristics that will make you a perfect match for our Club Manager:

You:

• Are approachable and thrive on connecting with people.
• Have a passion for creating and leading in a people centric environment.
• Demonstrate initiative and self awareness.
• Handle all interactions with diplomacy, managing conflict with ease.
• Are comfortable setting clear direction and following up consistently.
• Can quickly adapt your communication style to the audience.
• Enjoy managing multiple priorities at once and following through to completion.
• Enjoy coaching and leading others to success.
• Are an ambassador for the Planet Fitness brand and always act with members in mind.
• Act with integrity and sow respect to everyone around you; act as a role model.

About the Club Manager Role:

As our Club Manager, you are responsible for the oversight of all club operations to ensure an exceptional “Judgement Free” member experience! You will be accountable for creating a work environment that supports the culture of the organization and drives member engagement. As the Club Manager, you will be selecting, developing and leading the team to drive the success of club priorities and KPI goals. Your ability to coach and connect is critical to driving an exceptional member experience through a consistent and outstanding team member experience.

These responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and execute hiring practices and onboarding new team members.
• Create staff schedules; ensuring all shifts are covered. Provide back up support as needed.
• Administer and process employee timecards in ADP.
• Manage the company card for expenditures, maintaining receipts.
• Oversee the ordering of club supplies and retail product.
• Trend Key Performance Indicators. Identify the root cause and execute a game plan for improvement.
• Ensure team is aware of marketing efforts and trained on all marketing promotions.
• Assess and assist in emergency situations.
• Set assigned tasks and lead team members in a safe and efficient manner.
• Model the behaviors to provide an outstanding member experience; coach and inspire others to do the same.
• Manage team member performance; providing feedback to team member regularly.
• Resolve employee concerns; partnering with HR as needed.
• Submit all employee changes (status, schedule, pay etc.) in a timely manner.

Daily responsibilities for the Club Manager also include:

• Greet members/guests as they enter and exit the club; assisting them with any questions or concerns as they check in.
• Help to promote our Judgement Free Zone® by connecting with members on the club floor, offering assistance and showing support in their fitness journeys while upholding club policies.
• Resolve escalated member concerns and partner with Regional Manager when needed.
• Answer phones in a friendly manner and assist callers with their inquiries.
• Perform membership related functions such as sign-ups, contact/billing information updates, cancellations, collecting unpaid balances and transferring memberships.
• Perform prospective member calls and tours, assessing their membership needs.
• Execute retail transactions with accuracy and drive sales goals.
• Oversee regular, consistent cleaning and sanitizing of all exercise equipment and Black Card spa amenities. This includes communal spaces as well as your assigned area.
• Ensure restrooms are clean and sanitized, stocked and clutter free by following the routine cleaning schedule.
• Frequently perform a comprehensive walk of all club areas; quickly fix any safety/policy issues and address cleanliness concerns.
• Promptly address maintenance and facility concerns such as broken and/or missing equipment (i.e., Dispensers, leaky faucets, fixtures etc.) through communication with the Facilities Maintenance team.
• Create cleaning and sanitizing assignments for team members and follow up on quality and completion of the work.

About Your Qualifications:

• 6-12 months of experience in a customer service environment is preferred
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to pass a background check
• Willing to become CPR/AED Certified (Training provided by Planet Fitness)
• Basic computer proficiency

Physical Demands of the Club Manager:

• Continual standing and moving throughout the club to accomplish tasks during shift.
• Continual communicating in person or on the phone to exchange information during shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Will encounter toxic chemicals during shift.
• Frequent cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and facilities.
• Moving self in different positions, including bending and twisting, to accomplish tasks.

More reasons to join Planet Fitness!

• Medical Insurance
• Vacation/Holiday Pay
• Free Black Card Membership
• Employee perks and discounts
• Engaging team-building competitions and social events

Health and Safety Requirements: Every team member is responsible for contributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Team members are expected to be active participants in health and safety by following all applicable policies and protocols, reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors to leadership, and conducting work in a safe manner.

Compensation: $16.10 per hour

JOIN THE CLUB.

Enhancing people’s lives with an affordable, high-quality fitness experience requires a team of inspiring, motivated and fun-loving go-getters. As one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States, Planet Fitness is just getting warmed up. We’re continuously seeking top talent to join us in cultivating the Judgement Free Zone® and shaping the future of our brand. With more than 2,000 locations in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Panama, Mexico and Australia, there’s plenty of opportunity on our Planet and we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team!

Our member mission says it best: 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. To use our product, members need to feel inspired and motivated. That’s where you come in. If you’re looking for a place where you can make a difference in a customer’s life, you’ve found it. Come to add your mojo to the Judgement Free Zone, but stay for the feeling that you’re making a difference on our Planet.

TO FIND YOUR PERFECT FIT, SEARCH FOR A CLUB OPPORTUNITY NEAR YOU.

Employees at a franchise location are employed by the Franchisee and are not employees of PFHQ (the Franchisor). PFHQ neither dictates nor controls labor or employment matters for franchisees or their employees, and does not retain any reserved authority to control the terms and conditions of employment for franchisees or their employees. Each franchisee is responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state and federal law.

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Our customer service philosophy is that it’s not enough to simply meet member expectations, we want to exceed their expectations and make them our Raving Fans. In addition to positively promoting the Judgement Free Zone, we also want our members to be raving fans of the team members who are responsible for impacting their lives every day, each time they step into a Planet Fitness club. Much like that post-workout bliss, it sure feels good to know that members recognize and appreciate the people here that create their excellent experience.

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."