Fitness Center Manager - Part Time
Chicago, IL

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WTS International
Chicago, IL
United States
Category
Manager
Job Description
Overview

Arch Amenities Group, the leading amenity management firm is seeking a Part-Time Fitness Center Manager for a corporate fitness center in The Chicago Loop.

This is a part time role:
  • 20 hours a week
  • Hours and times are flexible
  • 20.00/Hourly

The Fitness Center Manager will be directly responsible for the daily operations of the fitness facility including: group exercise, personal training, and special programming. The Fitness Center Manager is responsible for implementing marketing and sales strategic plans, training, processing payroll, sales and marketing of memberships, facility management and maintenance, ensuring the highest levels of member/guest satisfaction while using their ability to lead and motivate staff to achieve goals and exceed member/guest expectations. Personal Training Certification from a nationally recognized agency such as ACE, AFFA, ASCM, NSCA, and NSPA required.

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Responsibilities

  • The Fitness Center Manager supervises staff and acts as the Manager on Duty
  • Develops a comprehensive standard facility operations manual, including written policies and procedures for all facility services, administration, and maintenance using the WTS International operations template.
  • Develops, through use of a template, a monthly and yearly management report outlining key facility statistics and a summary of daily operations. Also reports any current or future concerns and, with Operations Director's approval, forwards recommended changes to the client.
  • Submits all paperwork and financial reporting, including payroll, in accordance with WTS International policy.
  • Ensures accurate facility maintenance procedures and checklists through routine preventative maintenance and repair.
  • Maintains a monthly inventory of supplies, equipment, and or products.
  • Writes articles or press releases for the facility, when applicable.
  • Conducts on-going training/educational programs for department. Holds team meetings on a regular schedule.
  • Ensures appropriate facility supervisory coverage through use of a Manager on Duty (MOD) system. Ensures fiscal responsibility through efficient scheduling of facility and, when necessary, makes changes to stay within budgetary guidelines.
  • Assesses all employees' progress continually; coaches employees with positive reinforcement, and disciplines, when necessary, fairly and consistently; participates in annual performance evaluations, and, when necessary, assists in the termination process.
  • Provides excellent customer service and monitors guest feedback through the use of comment cards and other customer care techniques. Supervises and follows up on guest requests and comments.
  • Ensures facility is only accessed by actual members and/or guests, and that it is safe and secure at all times.
  • Directs and oversees all facility operations to ensure achievement of sales and retention goals, business objectives and facility profitability.
  • Attends all management functions and meetings associated with client.
  • Develops annual strategic plan highlighting targeted operational, marketing, programming, customer service and financial objectives.
  • Recommends and develops marketing strategies to include planning/coordinating promotions, facility activities and effective advertising.
  • Maintains cooperation and teamwork throughout the facility, placing a high emphasis on client service and satisfaction.
  • Identifies, evaluates, and resolves problems in a timely manner, utilizing innovative ideas and sound judgment.
  • Develops and implements systematic membership programs that targets new members, general memberships, and infrequent users.
  • Ensure compliance with all state licensing and health requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in health, fitness or business management field
  • Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience in a fitness facility preferred
  • Strategic planning, membership marketing and sales, employee supervision and training, fitness/health promotion, programming, and financial management skills
  • Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move light objects.
  • This position required the ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, and lift.
  • This position will require the following physical requirements: fingering, grasping, seeing, visual acuity (near and far) and hearing.
  • The employee will be required to operate the following tools: golf clubs, computer, calculator or inventory control devices.
  • Hazards include extreme temperatures and wet and humid conditions. This position will involve working with chemicals, detergents and cleaners and mechanical equipment.
  • Must be able to operate motorized equipment
  • Must be able to lift 45-pound weight plates
  • Employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Efficient, well organized, and able to handle a variety of duties simultaneously
  • Professional manner, discretion, and appearance
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
  • Energetic, enthusiastic and motivational
  • Effective leadership skills and strong work ethic
  • Personal Training and or certifications associated with the industry are highly desirable
  • Proficient in appropriate computer skills and office equipment
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injury
  • This position required the ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, walk, and talk
  • The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms


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Arch Amenities Group is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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