Studio Manager

Midtown Athletic Club; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary membership

Product discounts

Free professional courses

Health insurance (FT)

Job summary

Midtown Athletic Club in Palatine, IL seeks a Studio Manager to oversee the studio experience, equipment and AV systems, recruit and onboard instructors, and maintain the integrity of our boutique studio programs within the club.

You will lead a rock-star team, audit performances, develop staff, communicate across management, and drive member attendance while aligning with Midtown's brand and in-club boutique strategy.

Qualifications

• At least two years of group fitness experience.
• At least two years of management or leadership experience.
• Maintain at least one nationally recognized certification in Group Fitness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee studio experience, equipment and AV systems.
• Recruitment and onboarding of instructors.
• Audit and develop instructors and classes.
• Manage performance and development of instructors.
• Coordinate studio events and programming schedules.
• Monitor participation and stay ahead of industry trends.

Skills

Group fitness experience

Leadership experience

Education

Nationally recognized certification in Group Fitness

Job description

The Studio Manager reports to the Program Manager and is responsible for overseeing our signature programs and all aspects of the Studio experience within the club. Learn more about our beautiful club here: http://www.midtown.com/locations/palatine/ With the shift in our space towards the studio model and the increased emphasis on brands offering more curated, boutique like experiences, the Studio Manager will be the ambassador within their designated Studio as Midtown strives to stay ahead of the competition. This Leader will be nimble and adaptable to the changing landscape of the industry and will thrive in a people environment, bringing an energetic and inspiring leadership style to the fitness programs and delivery by:

The Position

• Overseeing the studio experience, including all equipment and audio visual systems
• Actively engaging in recruitment, including outbound sourcing of talent
• Onboarding and leading our rock star team of instructors
• Auditing instructors alongside regular evaluations of classes, ensuring instructors are executing on elements & maintaining integrity of programs
• Managing performance and development of instructors to reach their potential
• Effectively communicating information between instructors and management team and vice versa
• Developing ways to increase member attendance levels
• Assisting the Program Manager in the formation of group programming schedules
• Collecting & collating studio participation numbers
• Attending regular classes within the competitive set/boutique studio space to stay current with trends and at the leading edge of industry innovations
• Working within company guidelines to ensure the studio is on brand and aligned with Midtown's vision of an in-club boutique strategy
• Working alongside club leadership to oversee the new member onboarding process
• Overseeing studio events

Accountable For: Group Programming participation Studio & Programming Experience

Requirements

• At least two years of group fitness experience
• At least two years of management or leadership experience
• Maintain at least one nationally recognized certification in Group Fitness

Compensation

• Annual salary: $50,000 - $52,000
• Studio hourly rate: $55 - $65

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Our Company

We work at Midtown to inspire people to transform their lives-and we do our job well. Our members stay longer than any other major athletic club chain in North America because we are committed to providing resort-like environments, personal attention, and strong communities at every one of our clubs. We believe all three of those pillars start with attracting and growing rock star talent at every level of our organization.

Who We Want

We're looking for people that share our core values: kind individuals who want to win together, see things as the glass half full, are passionate about helping others, and strive to always be better than yesterday.

Associate Benefits

• Complimentary club membership
• Discounts on Midtown products and services
• Access to hundreds of free courses for professional development
• Health insurance for eligible full-time associates (30+ hours a week)
• And more