Group Fitness Studio Manager

Life Time Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wellness company is seeking a Group Fitness Studio Manager in Chicago to oversee multiple fitness disciplines. This role involves managing teams, developing positive member relationships, and achieving business goals. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and leadership experience to excel in this dynamic position.

Benefits

Subsidized membership

Discounts on products and services

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid sick leave

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership or managerial work experience.
• Proven successful collaboration with team members.
• Ability to mentor and cultivate the careers of team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage the onboarding and training of new hires.
• Optimize the effectiveness of cross-functional teams.
• Deliver department results at or above expectations.

Skills

Team Leadership

Community Building

Talent Acquisition

Education

National Group Fitness and/or Yoga Certification

Fitness and Nutrition Certification

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Position Summary

This individual is the business owner of 2-4 in-center businesses (Studio, Cycle, Yoga, and/or Signature Group Training) and manages the applicable teams of performers and coaches. This individual should exemplify the skills of finding, retaining, and developing best in class performers and coaches, managing department goals and budgets, delivering best branded programs, driving and contributing to overall club performance, and building communities.

Position Summary

This individual is the business owner of 2-4 in-center businesses (Studio, Cycle, Yoga, and/or Signature Group Training) and manages the applicable teams of performers and coaches. This individual should exemplify the skills of finding, retaining, and developing best in class performers and coaches, managing department goals and budgets, delivering best branded programs, driving and contributing to overall club performance, and building communities.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Scouts talent, owns candidate interviews, and manages the onboarding of new hires by assisting with new hire task completion
• Provides team of direct reports with timely and clear support and performance management, including by explaining and enforcing company policies, protocols, and expectations, providing timely and clear feedback regarding performance and short and long-term development opportunities and strengths, and identifying and sharing tools to help them improve performance as needed
• Optimizes effectiveness of cross functional teams, including by working with other club and company leaders on club-specific and company initiatives and business goals, and by identifying and reinforcing common goals across in-center businesses and company offerings
• Develops positive relationships with members, team members, and direct reports while building communities
• Optimizes and manages the working schedules of direct reports, and the class schedules of club Studio, Cycle, Yoga, and/or Signature Group Training offerings
• Stays up-to-date on market and related industry developments and best practices
• Manages a budget, and delivers on company and club-specific business goals, including those related to target participation expectations, schedule optimization, and performance goals
• Teaches 4 classes/week in order to assess and modify Life Times class offerings and schedules as needed, observe industry and market updates, obtain and act on member feedback, and deliver department results at or above Life Time's expectations.
  
  

Position Requirements

• National Group Fitness and/or Yoga Certification
• Fitness and Nutrition Certification
• 2 or more years of leadership or managerial work
• Proven successful collaboration with team members
• Proven background in building high performing teams, with the ability to mentor and cultivate the career path of team members
• Familiar with managing a budget and staff and offering schedules
  
  

Pay

This is a salaried position starting at $58,000.00 and pays up to $80,000.00, based on experience and qualifications. In addition, this role is eligible for bonuses based on performance metrics.

Benefits

All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:

• A fully subsidized membership
• Discounts on Life Time products and services
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
• Training and professional development
• Paid sick leave where required by law
  
  

Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short term and long term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
• Parental leave and adoption assistance
• Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
• Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold
  
  

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services

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