General Manager

Gold's Gym; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned fitness company in Fredericksburg, Virginia is seeking a dedicated manager to oversee gym operations and the sales process. This role involves managing a budget, training staff, and ensuring high standards of customer service. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant professional experience, with a strong emphasis on leadership skills and a commitment to excellence. A background in the fitness industry is a plus, as is a college degree.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with five years of professional experience; college degree preferred.
• Fitness industry experience preferred but not required.
• Understanding of performance metrics including budgeting and payroll.

Responsibilities

• Manage gym operational budget and sales processes.
• Monitor hiring and training of staff and manage performance.
• Provide high-quality customer service in a retail environment.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Sales ability

Communication skills

Leadership

Budget management

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Job description

• Properly manage and maintain gym operational budget
• Responsible for overseeing the sales process and systems
• Manage, monitor, and evaluate the performance of all gym-related managers.
• Monitor the hiring, training and scheduling of all gym level staff.
• Train and mentor subordinates
• Properly delegate, monitor and evaluate specifically assigned responsibilities of sales team through the Sales Manager.
• Responsible for managing disciplinary actions involving all gym level employees.

Operational Duties:

• Provide and maintain the highest level of customer service in a high volume retail environment through personal actions and development of the staff.
• Plan and promote special events for the gym on a monthly basis, using corporate marketing as needed.
• Responsible for ensuring that the facility is clean and operationally sound.

Job Qualifications:

• High School diploma with five years professional experience. College degree preferred.
• Fitness industry experience preferred but not required.
• Be promotionally-oriented and have the ability to direct sales through company required outreach programs.
• Strong customer service orientation with proven results.
• Understanding of performance metrics including P&L, revenue, budgeting, inventory, payroll, cost controls and facilities maintenance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with open, participative leadership style and drive for excellence.
• Strong work ethic, integrity, and professional demeanor.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in business or related field with two years of management experience preferred.
• Current CPR Certification

**RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS NOT PROVIDED**

What started out in 1965 as a small gym in Venice Beach, California has since become the most well-known and traditional fitness company in the world - - Gold's Gym. Over the last 55 years, Gold's Gym has developed into a global brand with over 600 locations spanning 6 continents. Bodybuilding greats such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno and Franco Columbu worked out at the original Gold's Gym, which went on to become the most legendary gym in the world. In the fitness industry, the brand enjoys cult status and universal appeal with 96% aided brand awareness.

We attribute much of our success to our company culture. We're down-to-earth, reliable, and entrepreneurial - - but also enthusiastic, collaborative, and creative.

If this feels like you, we can't wait to get your application!

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