Fitness Center Manager: Operations & Programs

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission; Landover (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Extensive health coverage

Deferred compensation

Employer's retirement plan

Work-life programs

Job summary

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking a Fitness Center Assistant Manager for the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex (Sportsplex). You will assist in planning programs, managing a multi-use venue, and handling day-to-day operations including budget monitoring and customer service.

The role requires coordinating staff, scheduling classes, promoting memberships, and ensuring a safe, welcoming facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation, recreation management, facility management, education, business administration, physical education, communication, leisure services, or related field.
• 1 year of professional experience in a facility related to parks, recreation, leisure services, or related area; equivalent combo of education and experience may total five years.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hiring, supervision & evaluation of Fitness Center staff (Group Exercise Instructors, Personal Trainers, Floor and Customer Service).
• Provide training opportunities for Fitness Center staff.
• Assist with timekeeping, evaluations, and certifications for Fitness Center staff.
• Oversee inventory and distribution of staff uniforms.
• Monitor customer service desk operations, memberships, and member greet/assistance.
• Oversee scheduling, promotion, and development of group fitness classes.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Management/supervision

Organization

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Parks and Recreation or related field

Tools

RecTrac

Parks Direct

Job description

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking a Fitness Center Assistant Manager for the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex (Sportsplex). You will assist in planning programs, managing a multi-use venue, and handling day-to-day operations including budget monitoring and customer service.

The role requires coordinating staff, scheduling classes, promoting memberships, and ensuring a safe, welcoming facility.