Fitness and Wellness Manager

Elevation Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k match

Paid time off

Professional development

Training program

ISSA CEUs

Employee discount

HSA

Job summary

Elevation Health in Playa Vista, CA seeks a Fitness and Wellness Manager to lead daily operations of the resort fitness center and its programs. You will deliver motivating, safe exercise instruction with a strong emphasis on customer service and effective communication.

The role requires 2+ years of management experience, BS in Exercise Science or related field, CPR and Personal Training certification, and the ability to oversee staff, budgets, scheduling, and group fitness programs.

Qualifications

• BS in Exercise Science or related field is preferred.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Personal Training certification is required.
• Specialty group exercise certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the fitness center and its programs.
• Provide group exercise instruction (≥5 classes per week).
• Lead staff, train, and communicate with onsite and virtual staff.
• Manage schedules, certifications, and employee files.
• Monitor fitness center performance, budgets, and promotions.
• Ensure safety, customer service, and program quality.
• Attend meetings and support company values.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Organization

MS Office

Google Workspace

Certifications

Team management

Budgeting

Education

BS in Exercise Science

CPR certification

Personal Training certification

Group exercise certification

Job description

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Fitness and Wellness Manager

Full Time Playa Vista, California, Los Angeles, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1507

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $72,000.00 Annually

Want to work with like minded individuals with a passion for fitness and helping others? If so, we have an amazing opportunity for a Fitness and Wellness Manager to join our team!

Who are we?

For over 30 years, Elevation Health has been dedicated to the wellness of its employees and clients.

Elevation Health delivers exceptional, personalized healthy lifestyle services through innovation and teamwork, ensuring individual longevity and community wellbeing.

Let’s do amazing things together!

Our Core Values:

Passion - We bring energy, enthusiasm, and dedication to everything we do.

Trust and Transparency - We foster open, honest communication and act with integrity in every interaction.

People Forward - We prioritize people in every decision—valuing relationships, respecting individuality, and supporting personal and professional growth.

Collaboration - We succeed through teamwork, valuing every voice and building on each other’s strengths.

Environmental Responsibility - We recognize our role in contributing to a healthier planet and strive to make thoughtful, responsible choices in how we operate.

Growth - We embrace growth as a continuous journey—personally, professionally, and organizationally.

Your Role:

The Fitness and Wellness Manager is responsible for participating in and overseeing all daily operations at The Resort Playa Vista to ensure optimal performance of the fitness center and its program. Provides safe, motivating, and effective exercise instruction with an emphasis on customer service, communication and the ability to motivate others.

Management and Fitness Center Operations:

• Overall fitness and wellness supervision, leadership and management
• Oversight of all fitness center staff (onsite and virtual)
• Staff training and communication
• Coordinates schedules for staff and communicates schedule changes (including holidays)
• Updates staff files on a regular basis with certifications and agreements
• Recruits, hires, and trains staff and contractors
• Group Fitness Oversight
• Evalutes Classes and Instructors
• Tracks attendance and instructor substitutes
• Evaluates and provides regular feedback to the team; and conducts annual performance reviews
• Point of contact for relationship and communication with client
• Attends and speaks at bi-monthly board meetings
• Fitness center floor supervision
• Manages in house technology platform
• Financial administration and budget management
• Approves fitness center staff timesheets, except personal trainers
• Complies with Centers of Excellence
• Oversight of center marketing and promotions
• Proactively inspects the facility daily and reports any cleaning, facility, or equipment issues to the appropriate personnel
• Meets and supports objectives, goals and initiatives of Elevation Health
• Contributes new ideas, seek internal and external resources to support the goals of the teams
• Adheres to timelines, produces quality work, shows initiative by taking on team responsibilities

Fitness Instruction:

• Provides group exercise instruction (at least 5 classes per week)
• Conducts member tours, fitness assessments, fitness center and equipment orientations, exercise prescriptions (design program plans) and more
• Provides individualized, safe and effective exercise programs and comprehensive member services for all fitness levels
• Other duties as assigned

What we are looking for:

Education:

• BS in Exercise Science or related field preferred
• Current CPR certification required
• Personal Training certification required
• Specialty group exercise class certification preferred

Experience:

• At least 2 years of management experience required
• At least 2 year of experience training and supervising personal training and group fitness programs
• Experience creating, organizing budgets for program and fitness center annually
• Experience teaching group exercise classes required
• Nutrition and Life coaching experience preferred

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication, customer service and presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft and Google Suite
• Maintain all required certifications throughout duration of employment
• Show support for company values through participation in Elevation programs and meetings

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits available for all full-time employees after 30 days of employment (on the first of the following month)
• Ancillary insurance benefits available after 1 year of employment
• Health Savings Account
• 401k participation after 1 year of employment (with up to 3% match)
• Paid Time Off (accrual based on tenure)
• Professional Development reimbursement available immediately (amount based on tenure)
• Extensive Training and Development Program
• Partnership with ISSA for CEUs and certification discounts
• Employee Discount Program

Ready to make a difference?