Manager of Studio Operations & Programming

Fitness International LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Fitness International LLC is seeking a Manager of Studio Operations and Programming to lead growth, operational excellence, and evolution of our studio businesses nationwide.

The role oversees programming, coach recruitment and development, and quality control across existing and future studio concepts, combining hands-on coaching with strategic leadership to deliver a consistent, high-quality member experience nationwide.

Qualifications

• Hands-on coaching experience in group fitness, HIIT, strength training, or similar coaching environments.
• Experience developing fitness programming, coaching standards, and class delivery systems.
• Proven success recruiting, onboarding, developing, and managing coaches, trainers, or fitness professionals.
• Strong operational management, project leadership, and organizational skills.
• Experience creating systems, processes, and scalable business practices.
• Ability to analyze performance metrics and implement solutions that drive operational excellence.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to travel nationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operating standards, policies, and procedures for studio environments.
• Create systems that drive consistency, accountability, and operational excellence across all markets.
• Monitor key performance indicators related to utilization, member experience, coaching effectiveness, and operational performance.
• Identify operational gaps and implement scalable solutions.
• Partner with field leadership teams to ensure successful execution at the club level.

Skills

Hands-on coaching

Operations leadership

Recruiting & development

Communication & collaboration

Travel nationally

Job description

Fitness International is seeking an experienced, innovative, and highly motivated Manager of Studio Operations and Programming to lead the strategic growth, operational excellence, and continuous evolution of our studio businesses nationwide.

This newly created leadership role will oversee programming, coach recruitment and development, operational excellence, and quality control across existing and future studio concepts. The ideal candidate combines hands-on coaching experience with operational leadership, bringing the ability to establish standards and deliver a consistent, high-quality member experience across all locations.

This role is ideal for a builder who thrives in creating structure, developing talent, and driving continuous improvement. As the studio business grows, the Manager will help build the team, processes, and infrastructure needed to support long-term success nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

Programming & Product Development

• Research industry trends and identify opportunities to enhance existing offerings and develop new concepts.
• Oversee the execution, evaluation, and continuous improvement of studio programming across all concepts.
• Establish standards for class design, coaching delivery, member engagement, and program effectiveness.
• Develop processes to maintain programming consistency and quality across locations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine and scale studio programming initiatives.

Coach Recruitment, Development & Performance

• Design and implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy for studio coaches.
• Establish structured onboarding, training, certification, and continuing education programs.
• Create and maintain coaching standards, performance expectations, and evaluation processes.
• Conduct regular audits, observations, and performance reviews to ensure a consistent member experience.
• Build a pipeline of coaching talent to support continued growth.

Operations & Quality Assurance

• Develop and implement operating standards, policies, and procedures for studio environments.
• Create systems that drive consistency, accountability, and operational excellence across all markets.
• Monitor key performance indicators related to utilization, member experience, coaching effectiveness, and operational performance.Identify operational gaps and implement scalable solutions.
• Partner with field leadership teams to ensure successful execution at the club level.

Team Development

• Build the organizational framework necessary to support a growing studio platform.
• Recruit, develop, and mentor future leaders within the business.
• Establish a scalable support structure capable of supporting studio growth nationwide.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required

• Hands-on coaching experience in group fitness, HIIT, strength training, performance training, or similar coaching environments.
• Experience developing fitness programming, coaching standards, and class delivery systems.
• Proven success recruiting, onboarding, developing, and managing coaches, trainers, or fitness professionals.
• Strong operational management, project leadership, and organizational skills.
• Experience creating systems, processes, and scalable business practices.
• Ability to analyze performance metrics and implement solutions that drive operational excellence.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to travel nationally.

Preferred

• Experience overseeing multiple studio or fitness locations.
• Experience collaborating with corporate departments including Payroll, Legal, Human Resources, Marketing, and Information Technology to support operational initiatives, program growth, compliance, and system implementation.
• Experience creating coach education, certification, onboarding, or quality assurance programs.
• Nationally recognized fitness certification (NASM, ACE, ACSM, NSCA, CFSC, or equivalent).
• Experience launching, scaling, or improving fitness programs and operational models.
• Experience partnering with marketing teams to support promotional campaigns, member engagement strategies, events, and studio growth initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid vacation and sick time

Position Type

Full-Time, based in Orange County, CA

Compensation

Starting at $75,000 - $85,000 annually with opportunity for growth and advancement.

Travel

National and Local Travel Required

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on

the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other protected basis or characteristic.

Any conditional offer of employment is contingent upon review of the applicant’s criminal history.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance For Employers, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.Any conditional offer of employment is contingent upon review of the applicant’s criminal history.Under the California Child Day Care Facilities Act (Health & Safety Code § 1596.70 et seq.), the Company is required to obtain a criminal record clearance before the individual is permitted in the facility.Further, the material job duties in this specific job position entail providing nonmedical care to children as part of the employer-sponsored childcare service, provide services to and interact with minors as young as 14 years of age, have access to and work in locker rooms where minors may be present, and obtain and process sensitive and confidential financial and personal information.