Shift Lead

Planet Fitness; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness brand in California seeks a Shift Lead to supervise team members, ensuring compliance with policies and maintaining high performance standards. This role involves organizing schedules, training employees, and managing customer interactions to ensure satisfaction in a dynamic fitness environment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong customer service skills and the ability to effectively handle conflicts. If you're passionate about fitness and leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills by interacting with customers in a manner that exceeds expectations.
• Practices active listening and engages empathetically with customers.
• Identifies issues clearly and develops appropriate action plans.

Responsibilities

• Organizing shift schedules for team members.
• Supervising employees and assisting with tasks.
• Handling customer issues and managing conflicts.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

Flynn Fitness is one of seven premier brands of Flynn Group, which has grown to be the largest franchise operator in the world. Flynn owns and operates a diversified portfolio of restaurants in iconic, world class brands across diverse segments, including Applebee’s, Arby’s, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy’s and Planet Fitness. Our primary mission is to be the premier operator within each of these brands. We will achieve this by focusing on our core values; Care Genuinely for People, Play like a Champion, and Win as One.

Planet Fitness prides itself on creating a unique environment where anyone – and we mean anyone – can be comfortable. A diverse, Judgement Free Zone® where a lasting, active lifestyle can be built. This product is a tool, a means to an end; not a brand name or a mold-maker, but a tool that can be used by anyone. As we evolve and educate ourselves, we will seek to perfect this safe, energetic environment, where everyone feels accepted and respected.

Reporting to General Manager, the Shift Lead supervises fellow coworkers while they work, monitoring their performance, ensuring they comply with company and safety policies and delegating tasks appropriately. Shift Leaders are responsible for maintaining an organization’s high performance, quality and safety standards and guaranteeing satisfaction. A Shift Leader performs leadership, management, and organization tasks to ensure team members work efficiently and effectively during their shift. This position plays a critical role in managing our team dynamic in an effort to maintain a high-energy atmosphere inside the Judgement Free Zone®.

Skills Required

• Customer Service: Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills by interacting with customers, including coworkers and the public, in a manner that consistently exceeds expectations and addresses their needs.
• Communication: Practices active listening by fully engaging with customers, showing empathy, understanding their perspectives, and collaborating to find effective solutions.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and defines issues clearly, analyzes relevant information, explores alternative solutions, and develops appropriate action plans. Seek guidance when necessary to ensure the best outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Organizing shift schedules for team members.
• Monitoring attendance, tardiness, and time off.
• Assigning duties to specific employees based on role and skills.
• Supervising employees and assisting with tasks as necessary.
• Supervise performance and sharing feedback with both upper management and team members.
• Training new and current team members on tasks.
• Handling customer issues and managing conflicts.
• Adhering to company policies and health, safety and employment standards.
• Upholding integrity and security with member documents and sensitive information always.
• Managing club cleanliness and maintenance to ensure all aspects of the club are in like new condition.
• Execute retail transactions with accuracy and drive sales goals in compliance with our PCI policy.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for extended periods during shifts
• Frequent walking throughout the facility
• Occasional lifting and carrying of items up to 75 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Reaching, bending, and kneeling as needed for stocking and cleaning tasks
• Ability to work in a busy, noisy fitness environment
• Will occasionally use or be around standard cleaning products; appropriate safety procedures and protective equipment are provided

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Flynn Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments for individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodation or adjustments throughout the application process, please let us know. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our premier team!