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Area Manager - San Antonio/Austin Region
Be EPIC Every Day at Fitness Connection
Are you a dynamic leader ready to transform lives through fitness while driving exceptional business results? Fitness Connection is seeking an Area Manager to oversee our portfolio of clubs in the San Antonio and Austin markets. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by providing strategic direction and leadership to multiple club locations while changing lives by making a healthy lifestyle more accessible.
The Role
As Area Manager, you'll be the driving force behind 4-6 clubs, providing strategic direction and mentorship to Club Managers while ensuring operational excellence across all aspects of the business. This isn't just about managing individual locations – it's about creating a cohesive, high-performing region that consistently delivers outstanding results.
What You'll Do
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute strategic plans that drive performance across all clubs in your portfolio
- Build and mentor high-performing club leadership teams focused on delivering consistent results
- Create and maintain a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
Business Performance
- Drive revenue growth and operational efficiency across multiple locations
- Analyze business trends and implement data-driven solutions to improve area performance
- Ensure consistent execution of company initiatives and standards
- Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize club operations
People Development
- Recruit, develop, and retain top talent for Club Manager positions
- Implement effective training and development programs
- Identify and nurture high-potential talent for advancement
- Build strong teams that maintain focus on changing lives through fitness
Operational Excellence
- Ensure exceptional member experience across all locations
- Drive consistent execution of company standards and processes
- Maintain high levels of club appearance and maintenance
- Implement and monitor risk management practices
What We're Looking For
- Proven multi-unit leadership experience with a track record of driving results
- Strong business acumen and analytical skills
- Excellence in developing and leading high-performing teams
- Strategic thinking with exceptional execution capabilities
- Results-oriented mindset with the ability to lead through others
- Passion for fitness and changing lives
Requirements
- Minimum of 12 months multi-club management experience with proven success record
- For internal candidates: Minimum six months (18 months preferred) as Club Manager with strong performance track record
- High School Diploma or GED required, College Degree preferred
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel between locations (up to 85% of work week in portfolio clubs)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and ability to adapt to new systems
- Strong communication skills (Spanish language skills a plus)
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package
- Career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Professional development and leadership training
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in people's lives
About Fitness Connection
We are a high-value, full-service health club expanding across multiple states. Our mission is to change lives by making a healthy lifestyle more accessible to all, including under-served communities. We believe in providing an EPIC fitness experience through our core values of Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Connection.
Fitness Connection is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Ready to Lead?
If you're ready to take your leadership to the next level and drive results through others while making a meaningful impact in our communities, we want to hear from you. Join us in our mission to transform lives through fitness.
