Fitness Manager (NP)

Socket.dev; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Health benefits

PTO & holidays

401(k)

Staff discounts

Career growth

Training reimbursements

Life insurance

LTD

EAP

Great culture

Job summary

Edge Fitness, LLC seeks a dynamic Fitness Services Manager to lead personal training teams, drive sales KPIs and deliver outstanding member experiences in our Naperville club.

You will recruit, coach and manage staff, oversee payroll and expenses, coordinate with Membership, optimize product lines, and ensure programs align with corporate standards, while building a positive, growth‑minded culture.

This full‑time role requires long hours, weekends, and leadership at multiple locations when needed.

Qualifications

• Requires related University degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of leadership and people management experience across multiple locations.
• 2+ years of leadership in fitness industry and 2 years related sales experience.
• Current CPR & First Aid are required and must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Direct department's financial performance for fitness services.
• Hit personal and club monthly KPI targets.
• Manage Personal Trainer payroll and expenses.
• Coordinate with Membership to drive initial fitness assessments and tours.
• Lead for all fitness products and oversee supplement inventory and P&L.

Skills

Leadership

Sales

KPI management

Team management

Communication

MS Office

Time management

Education

Exercise Science/Physiology/Kinesiology degree

CPR & First Aid certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Who We ARE: When you work at the Best. Gym. Ever, you join the Best. Team. Ever. You'll walk into our clean and spacious gyms with a smile on your face and a pep in your step because you know you are about to change lives! High-five your team and get ready to move quickly! Combine your passion for fitness and love of people into your career at The Edge Fitness Clubs!

What We LOVE: People. Fitness. Teamwork. Fun. Changing Lives.

What We Offer YOU:

• We will give you a FREE Gym membership for you! Get your workout in during lunch or after shift!
• We "insure" you and your family stay healthy with our tiered Health Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision.
• We work hard to play hard... take your vacation! PTO & Paid Holidays. Vacation days improve overall wellbeing!
• We make sure you plan for your future. Enroll in our 401k.
• We want you to save money! There are discounts on personal training, apparel, shake bar & Edge Kids!
• We want you to grow! Team builders, Leadership and Development training, all opportunities to advance!
• We want you to advance your education! Reimbursed training certifications!
• We protect you with our company paid Life insurance ($25k), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• We will give you an awesome culture and fun work environment! Look forward to coming to work each day!

What You'll DO:

Financial Performance & Sales:

• Directly responsible for the department's financial performance in total fitness services
• Responsible for hitting personal & club monthly sales Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets
• Manage Personal Trainer payroll & expense
• Partners closely with the Membership department ensuring that initial fitness assessments are being booked and the advisors are building value on the tour
• Ensures that the PT presentations and fitness assessments (VFP's) are structured and standardized, consistent with corporate standards
• Develops lead generation strategies with team to ensure lead targets are hitEstablish Fitness Services sales goals for the Fitness Consultants and front desk employees
• Lead for all fitness products in location
• Supplement & Inventory Management
• Works with Admin Specialist to manages the supplement profit & loss
• Mark and follow through on all supplement hand offs

Qualifications

Team & People Management:

• Responsible for the recruiting, hiring and onboarding of personal training staff to keep staff budget at the forecasted levels
• Provides input and participates in performance assessment and termination processes for Personal Trainers, in partnership with HR, and Management
• Develops a high performing team through coaching, teaching and training
• Performance & KPI management of all fitness staff
• Develop product knowledge of all fitness products (strong, supplements, PT, etc)
• Schedule out and conduct mentor time with PTs
• Effectively communicate all department initiatives, standards, and directives
• Creates a positive and healthy workplace environment that provides opportunities for advancement for staff

What You'll NEED:

• Ability to create and sustain a culture of service focused on hospitality, caring, welcoming and fun
• A passion for fitness. Demonstrated knowledge of fitness equipment and wellness strategies
• Strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Strong MS Office software skills with an ability to adapt learning to incorporate new technologies
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and influence all levels of the organization
• Time management a strength

Education & Experience:

• A related University degree (in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology) or equivalent experience strongly preferred
• 2 years related sales experience
• 2 years' experience in the fitness industry
• 2+ years of leadership and people management experience including proven success in leading, coaching and motivating teams and individuals to achieve goals and objectives across multiple locations
• Current CPR & First Aid are required and must be maintained through employment
• Must have current PT certification within 60 days of employment. (NASM, NSCA, ACE, ISSA, NFPT)

Position type and expected hours of work:

This is a full-time exempt position with varying hours of work. This position frequently requires long hours and night/weekend work. This position may require working on the last day of the month.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position is responsible for the leadership, interviewing, hiring, scheduling, and performance managing all Personal Trainers in their club.

Edge Fitness, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

The above statements are intended to describe the general activities, duties and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Please note these statements are not an exhaustive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities. Duties, Responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Team & People Management:

• Responsible for the recruiting, hiring and onboarding of personal training staff to keep staff budget at the forecasted levels
• Provides input and participates in performance assessment and termination processes for Personal Trainers, in partnership with HR, and Management
• Develops a high performing team through coaching, teaching and training
• Performance & KPI management of all fitness staff
• Develop product knowledge of all fitness products (strong, supplements, PT, etc)
• Schedule out and conduct mentor time with PTs
• Effectively communicate all department initiatives, standards, and directives
• Creates a positive and healthy workplace environment that provides opportunities for advancement for staff

What You'll NEED:

• Ability to create and sustain a culture of service focused on hospitality, caring, welcoming and fun
• A passion for fitness. Demonstrated knowledge of fitness equipment and wellness strategies
• Strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Strong MS Office software skills with an ability to adapt learning to incorporate new technologies
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and influence all levels of the organization
• Time management a strength

Education & Experience:

• A related University degree (in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology) or equivalent experience strongly preferred
• 2 years related sales experience
• 2 years' experience in the fitness industry
• 2+ years of leadership and people management experience including proven success in leading, coaching and motivating teams and individuals to achieve goals and objectives across multiple locations
• Current CPR & First Aid are required and must be maintained through employment
• Must have current PT certification within 60 days of employment. (NASM, NSCA, ACE, ISSA, NFPT)

Position type and expected hours of work:

This is a full-time exempt position with varying hours of work. This position frequently requires long hours and night/weekend work. This position may require working on the last day of the month.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position is responsible for the leadership, interviewing, hiring, scheduling, and performance managing all Personal Trainers in their club.

Edge Fitness, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

The above statements are intended to describe the general activities, duties and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Please note these statements are not an exhaustive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities. Duties, Responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.