General Manager

Retro Fitness; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Free uniforms

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

A fitness center in Texas is seeking a General Manager to lead daily operations and build a high-performing team. This leadership role requires 2 to 5 years of experience in fitness or hospitality, a deep understanding of sales and retention, and strong interpersonal skills. The General Manager will be accountable for performance metrics and ensuring a vibrant club environment for members. The position offers competitive compensation, bonuses, and growth opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience leading teams of 5 to 15 people.
• 3 to 5 years in fitness, hospitality, retail, or service driven environments.
• Strong understanding of sales, retention, and operational KPIs.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day to day operations across Sales, Fitness, Front Desk, and Cleaning.
• Own membership growth, personal training revenue, and retention results.
• Build, coach, and hold accountable a high performing team.
• Drive a clean, safe, high energy environment.
• Handle escalated member concerns with confidence and professionalism.

Skills

Leadership

Sales knowledge

Coaching

Decision making

Performance metrics

Communication

Accountability

Member engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Retro Fitness | Run the Business. Lead the Team. Set the Standard.

At Retro Fitness, the General Manager is not just running a gym. You are running a business, building a team, and shaping the culture members feel the moment they walk through the doors.

This role is for proven leaders who thrive on accountability, love being on the floor, and know how to drive results through people. You set the tone, own the numbers, and lead from the front every single day.

If you want full ownership, real upside, and the opportunity to build something meaningful, this is your seat.

What You Will Do

As General Manager, you are the ultimate owner of performance and experience inside your club.

• Lead all day to day operations across Sales, Fitness, Front Desk, and Cleaning
• Own membership growth, personal training revenue, and retention results
• Build, coach, and hold accountable a high performing team
• Set clear expectations and reinforce Retro Fitness standards through action
• Stay active on the floor engaging members, coaching staff, and solving problems in real time
• Drive a clean, safe, high energy environment that members want to return to
• Handle escalated member concerns with confidence and professionalism
• Manage schedules, payroll accuracy, and staffing coverage
• Track performance metrics and manage the club to budget
• Partner closely with your Regional Manager on results, strategy, and growth
• Work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays except Christmas

What We Are Looking For

We want leaders who know how to win through people.

• 2 to 3 years of experience leading teams of 5 to 15 people
• 3 to 5 years in fitness, hospitality, retail, or service driven environments
• Strong understanding of sales, retention, and operational KPIs
• Comfortable owning a P&L mindset and performance metrics
• Confident decision maker who leads with urgency and clarity
• Excellent communicator who can coach, correct, and motivate
• High accountability and a hands on leadership style
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days

Nice to Have

• Experience managing a gym or multi department operation
• Background in personal training sales or fitness services
• Proven ability to turn around performance or scale results
• Bachelor’s degree
• Desire to grow into multi unit leadership in the future

Why You Will Love It Here

This is not a “manage from the office” role. This is ownership.

• Full leadership ownership of your club
• Aggressive performance based bonuses
• Personal training commission opportunities
• Quarterly growth bonuses
• Clear path to multi unit leadership
• 401k with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Free Retro Fitness membership
• Paid time off and branded uniforms
• A culture built on results, respect, and accountability

Compensation

• Competitive base salary
• Monthly performance bonuses
• Personal training commissions
• Quarterly net dues growth bonuses
• Total compensation driven by results, not tenure

If you want to lead from the front, build a winning team, and run a business you can be proud of, this is your opportunity.

Apply now and take ownership of your club with Retro Fitness.