District Fitness Manager NY/NJ

ABOUT US
For over 40 years, 24 Hour Fitness has been a leader in the industry, driven by our mission to help our community live healthier and happier through the transformative power of fitness. With clubs nationwide, we create inclusive, welcoming spaces equipped with premium strength and cardio equipment, studio classes, and innovative digital tools. Our impact goes beyond the gym--we support our members' total well-being through coaching, connection, and community. Join us and be part of a team that's changing lives every day!

JOB SUMMARY
The District Fitness Manager is a visible, hands-on leader who spends time in clubs coaching, developing, and supporting fitness teams while driving district-level fitness strategy and results. This role partners closely with club and district leaders to grow member engagement across Personal Training, Group Exercise, and Small Group Training by improving team capability, program execution, and the overall in-club fitness experience. The District Fitness Manager leads through presence--assessing operations, developing talent, strengthening accountability, and translating fitness strategy into action that increases participation, performance, and impact across the district.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable for district fitness business results including and not limited to fitness club operating profit (COP) and EBITDA (including fitness sales, staffing/labor spend, coach productivity, fitness penetration across member base, and Group X effectiveness)
• Lead execution and provide input into the strategy aligned with the needs of the district while delivering company-wide fitness initiatives
• In collaboration with the District Manager, create and execute growth strategies to increase member participation in various fitness offerings including Physical Training (PT,) Group Exercise Classes (GX,) and Small Group Training
• Serve as subject matter expert on field fitness operations and provide consultation on district strategies
• Partner with Fitness Operations team to support and execute promotional events and provide direction for District Fitness and Group X events and trainings
• Liaison between corporate Fitness and fulfilling needs and requirements of the club business operations
• Must have detailed understanding of fitness performance at both the local (micro) and company (macro) level
• Visit clubs to assess operational effectiveness and provide input and consultation
• Oversees and supports district/clubs to optimally schedule fitness department (PT, GX classes, etc.)
• In partnership with field leadership and HR (Human Resources), drives strategic talent plans to include recruiting, staffing and talent development of personal trainers and Group X (GXI) instructors
• Consult district and club leaders on optimizing Personal Training and Group X staffing and schedules to ensure team accountability and growth. Responsible for ensuring PT and GX equipment is ordered timely and within fitness and club budgets

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EDUCATION AND ABILITIES

• 3-5 years of progressive management experience supervising employees
• 4-6 years of broad fitness industry or comparable industry experience within operations, hospitality, retail, or service required
• Prior experience in multi-unit management and or proven career growth across multiple locations required
• Proven experience in a collaborative role interfacing with multiple stakeholders within differing levels of an organization required
• Ability to persuade and influence diverse audiences and manage through adversity with tact and business acumen
• Must be able to deal with complex problems and be able to present recommended solutions, clearly and concisely
• Bachelor's degree in related field and or certification in fitness, personal training or group exercise strongly preferred
• The selected candidate must be able to perform the position in the geographical area of the outlined district at time of hire.

Physical Demands/ Environmental Conditions/Travel

• May be required to work at a computer or on phone for extended periods
• Must be able to work extended hours (nights and weekends) on occasion

Travel Requirement

• Requires regular travel within the assigned region, including driving and occasional air travel; expected travel up to approximately 50--75% depending on geography and business needs.

BENEFITS AT 24
In line with our mission to create a healthier, happier world, we offer comprehensive benefits to help our team members do just that. We offer benefits such as paid time off, medical and dental coverage, 401k with match for qualifying positions, a free gym membership, and discounts on products and personal training. We also have a variety of Employee Resource Groups that you can connect with to participate in community events both in-person and virtually.

Disclaimer
DISCLAIMER: This job description is intended to describe the general job functions and requirements for this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the qualifications, responsibilities, duties, and skills required. 24 Hour Fitness reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EDUCATION AND ABILITIES

• 3-5 years of progressive management experience supervising employees
• 4-6 years of broad fitness industry or comparable industry experience within operations, hospitality, retail, or service required
• Prior experience in multi-unit management and or proven career growth across multiple locations required
• Proven experience in a collaborative role interfacing with multiple stakeholders within differing levels of an organization required
• Ability to persuade and influence diverse audiences and manage through adversity with tact and business acumen
• Must be able to deal with complex problems and be able to present recommended solutions, clearly and concisely
• Bachelor's degree in related field and or certification in fitness, personal training or group exercise strongly preferred
• The selected candidate must be able to perform the position in the geographical area of the outlined district at time of hire.

Physical Demands/ Environmental Conditions/Travel

• May be required to work at a computer or on phone for extended periods
• Must be able to work extended hours (nights and weekends) on occasion

Travel Requirement

• Requires regular travel within the assigned region, including driving and occasional air travel; expected travel up to approximately 50--75% depending on geography and business needs.