Fitness Program Manager

Midtown Athletic Club, In Chicago, IL is looking for a Program Manager to oversee fitness programming.

The Position

As a member of Senior Leadership Team, the Program Manager is responsible for overseeing fitness (and aquatics) programming and all aspects of the fitness experience within the club.

With the shift in our space towards the studio model and the increased emphasis on brands offering more curated, boutique-like experiences, this fitness leader needs to be optimistic in their attitude and approach and relentless in their delivery. Bringing a reliable and curious attitude, this leader will be the ambassador for fitness within the flagship, Chicago location 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 fitness programs.

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Please note: This is a salaried role with an annual compensation between $85-$95,000.

For a more detailed look at our benefits for full time associates, please check out our summary here: https://careers.midtown.com/about-us/benefits/

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Responsibilities:

• Overseeing fitness and aquatics programming and all aspects of the fitness experience within the club
• Managing, recruiting and onboarding coaches, instructors and coordinators
• Working in partnership with the National Program Director and marketing team; the Program Manager will examine how we improve, launch, promote and communicate our brand and new program formats within the club
• 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 the company guidelines to ensure all studios are on brand and align with Midtown's vision of an in-club boutique strategy
• Auditing of all fitness professionals alongside regular evaluations of sessions and classes, ensuring coaches and instructors are executing on elements and maintaining integrity of all programs
• Collaborating with the General Manager in annual department budget preparation
• Managing monthly department financial performance relative to revenue, expenses and income budgets, performance and participation
• Coordinating fitness related special events
• Working alongside club leadership to oversee the new member onboarding process
• Collaborating with club leadership & membership team to support lead generation and drive membership growth

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years related leadership experience, demonstrated with a large volume/ high-end program manager position
• Maintain nationally recognized certifications in fitness and specialized group fitness
• Excellent communication skills
• MS Office skills