General Manager

RockBox Fitness Summerville; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based incentives

Operating Partner pathway

Free workouts

Job summary

RockBox Fitness Summerville seeks an energetic General Manager to lead the studio and drive aggressive growth. This role blends sales focus, fitness leadership, and team development in a hands-on environment.

You will own member recruitment, train staff, manage operations, and push for profitability while pursuing an Operating Partner or equity partnership track.

Qualifications

• Proven studio growth: demonstrated experience expanding a boutique fitness studio’s membership base and revenue.
• Dual-role capability: experience in both fitness coaching and front-desk sales operations.
• Leadership: proven ability to recruit, train, and manage a sales/fitness team.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-desk operations to drive member sales and local lead generation.
• Recruit, train, and scale sales associates and fitness coaches as the studio grows.
• Oversee day-to-day studio operations, scheduling, equipment, and member experience.
• Manage studio systems, KPIs, payroll, and budgeting to ensure profitability.

Skills

Studio growth

Sales operations

Team leadership

Operations management

KPIs tracking

Payroll management

Budgeting

Customer experience

Tools

Mariana Tek

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Studio General Manager (Operating Partner Track) - RockBox Fitness Summerville

About the Role

RockBox Fitness Summerville is looking for an energetic, growth-minded, and experienced General Manager to lead our team and drive the aggressive expansion of our studio. This is a hands-on, entrepreneurial leadership role requiring a rare blend of sales grit, fitness expertise, and team-building capability.

We aren't just looking for an operational manager; we want a builder who treats the business as their own. For the right leader, this role features a clear, performance-earned pathway to an Operating Partner or equity partnership role.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales & Revenue Growth: Take a hands-on approach to front-desk operations, aggressively driving membership sales, local lead generation, and revenue through new sign-ups and merchandise retail.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and inspire a high-performing team of sales associates and fitness coaches. Build, lead, and scale these roles effectively as the studio grows.
• Operations & Member Experience: Oversee day-to-day studio operations, including staff scheduling, equipment maintenance, and ensuring a premium, high-energy member experience.
• Administrative & Metrics: Manage studio systems (Mariana Tek), track key performance indicators (KPIs), handle payroll, and manage studio budgeting to ensure consistent profitability.

Role Requirements

• Proven Studio Growth: Demonstrated experience successfully expanding a boutique fitness studio’s membership base, revenue, and local footprint.
• Dual-Threat Skillset: Direct, hands-on experience in BOTH group fitness training/coaching and front-desk sales operations. You must be able to do the job effectively before you can lead others in it.
• Leadership & Team Building: Proven ability to recruit, train, and manage a staff across both sales and fitness roles as the business scales.
• Business Mindset: Strong communication, organizational skills, and a data-driven approach to tracking performance metrics.
• Drive & Ambition: A true desire to expand, excel, and actively earn your way into a long-term partnership stake.
• Flexibility: Ability to work peak studio hours, including evenings and weekends, to drive the business forward.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based commission and incentives tied directly to studio growth.
• Clear, performance-earned pathway to an Operating Partner / Partner role.
• Free workouts and official gear.
• The opportunity to lead, build, and scale a community-focused fitness brand.