General Manager

Crunch Fitness - CR Holdings; St. Cloud (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K options

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Free Crunch membership

Ongoing training & leadership programs

Unmatched career growth opportunities

Job summary

Crunch Fitness seeks a General Manager for our NEW St. Cloud Club to lead pre-sale and daily operations, launching memberships and a thriving culture. You will drive sales, recruit and develop a top-tier team, and represent the brand in the community.

The role demands proven leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage pre-sale events while maintaining exceptional guest service and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience leading fitness clubs or similar teams.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Experience launching new clubs and pre-sale activities.
• Ability to manage pre-sale events and community outreach.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Sale & Grand Opening Execution – Lead the charge in launching new Crunch locations by driving memberships, community outreach, and pre-sale events.
• Sales Leadership – Build, train, and motivate a high-performing sales team to hit aggressive membership goals.
• Team Development – Recruit, hire, and develop a top-tier staff that thrives on customer service, sales, and fitness culture.
• Community Engagement & Brand Representation – Create buzz around Crunch by networking, forming partnerships, and making Crunch the go-to gym in town.
• Operational Excellence – Oversee daily club operations, ensuring top-notch cleanliness, service, and execution of company policies.
• Performance & KPI Management – Track and analyze key metrics to optimize sales, team productivity, and financial performance.
• Lead by Example – Set the standard for energy, professionalism, and success.

Skills

Leadership

Sales leadership

Team development

Community engagement

Operational excellence

KPI management

Communication

Integrity

Adaptability

Tools

CRM software

POS systems

Staff scheduling

Job description

General Manager for our NEW St. Cloud Club

Here We GROW Again! Are you a driven leader ready to take your career to the next level? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment? If so, it’s time to leave “average” behind and step into a General Manager (Presale & Open Club) role with Crunch Fitness!

With 95+ locations currently and 100+ planned, our General Managers are at the forefront of driving sales, leading teams, and launching new clubs. This role is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of a high-growth fitness movement, offering endless career advancement potential.

Why Crunch?

Crunch believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness with entertainment and pioneering a No Judgments philosophy. We’re a company that values leadership, sales excellence, and community engagement—and we’re looking for bold, motivated individuals who are passionate about fitness and business growth.

Our General Managers play a key role in both pre-sale and daily operations, ensuring new locations launch with strong memberships, high energy, and a thriving culture! The responsibilities will transition once he club grand opens.

What You’ll Do as a General Manager (Presale & Open Club):

• Pre-Sale & Grand Opening Execution – Lead the charge in launching new Crunch locations by driving memberships, community outreach, and pre-sale events.


• Sales Leadership – Build, train, and motivate a high-performing sales team to hit aggressive membership goals.


• Team Development – Recruit, hire, and develop a top-tier staff that thrives on customer service, sales, and fitness culture.


• Community Engagement & Brand Representation – Create buzz around Crunch by networking, forming partnerships, and making Crunch the go-to gym in town.


• Operational Excellence – Oversee daily club operations, ensuring top-notch cleanliness, service, and execution of company policies.


• Performance & KPI Management – Track and analyze key metrics to optimize sales, team productivity, and financial performance.


• Lead by Example – Set the standard for energy, professionalism, and success.

What We Look for in Our General Managers:

• Proven Leadership & Sales Experience – A track record of successfully managing teams and exceeding sales targets in fitness or a comparable industry.


• Ability to Motivate & Inspire – You know how to ignite a team’s passion and push them toward success.


• Competitive Drive – You thrive in a performance-based environment and are hungry to win.


• Pre-Sale & Marketing Savvy – Experience in community engagement, event promotion, and driving memberships before a gym opens its doors.


• Customer-Centric Approach – A commitment to delivering high-end customer service and building strong member relationships.


• Strong Organizational & Time Management Skills – Ability to juggle pre-sale operations, sales goals, and team development effectively.


• Exceptional Communication Skills – You can inspire, lead, and close deals with confidence.


• High Level of Professionalism & Integrity – You lead by example and embody Crunch’s core values.


• Adaptability & Problem-Solving Skills – You thrive in high-energy, ever-changing environments.

Prior management experience in the fitness industry or a comparable field is REQUIRED – No Exceptions!

What’s in It for You?

• Aggressive earning potential – Get rewarded for club growth, team development, and revenue success!


• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K options available.


• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Because work-life balance matters.


• $1,000 Getaway Grant (For GMs & PTMs only).


• Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability.


• FREE Crunch membership + discounted personal training sessions!


• Unmatched career growth – Be part of a rapidly expanding company with endless promotion opportunities!


• Ongoing training & leadership development programs – We invest in YOU.


• A dynamic, high-energy team environment where fitness meets business!

About CR Fitness

CR Fitness is a leading franchisee of Crunch Fitness. The company is rapidly expanding its club footprint throughout Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, and Arizona and is led by a veteran management team with over one hundred years of combined experience in the fitness industry. With a comprehensive fitness offering and affordable price point, Crunch Fitness offers unmatched value to its members regardless of fitness level and is well positioned to take advantage of consumers’ increasing focus on health and wellness.

Crunch Fitness is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.