Fitness General Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Do you love driving results, leading teams, and making a lasting impact on families and the community?

 

We are a staffing firm who is partnering with our amazing client to find a dynamic center leader in the Mount Prospect, IL area to oversee operations for a growing youth development and fitness organization. This opportunity is ideal for a motivated professional who excels in relationship-building, team leadership, and sales growth...and who’s inspired by helping kids build confidence and healthy habits. The successful candidate must be able to work onsite from the location and have reliable transportation.

 

What You’ll Do :

 

· Oversee daily operations to ensure a positive, safe, and energetic environment for both families and staff.

· Lead business development efforts through outreach, community involvement, and membership growth initiatives.

· Manage key financial metrics, including budgets, KPIs, and overall profitability.

· Recruit, train, and coach a high-performing team to deliver excellent service and programming.

· Build strong connections with families and community partners, serving as the friendly, reliable point of contact.

· Occasionally assist with youth programming or classes to maintain a hands-on understanding of the business.

 

What You Bring :

 

· 5 years of proven sales experience with consistent achievement of goals.

· A genuine passion for working with children and helping them thrive.

· Prior leadership or management experience required.

· Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.

· Comfort working in an active, fast-paced setting that requires physical movement and hands-on engagement.

· Technically proficient with CRM databases, Google Workspace, etc.

· CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).

· This position requires travel by vehicle for work-related errands; a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle are required.

· Bonus: background in child development, physical education, or fitness.

 

Why This Opportunity Stands Out :

 

· Competitive pay structure with performance-based incentives.

· The chance to build and lead your own team within a mission-driven organization.

· Meaningful work that positively influences kids’ lives every day.

· A lively, supportive, and fun work environment where your leadership truly matters.

 

Things to Note :

Status: Full- Time/Salaried/Exempt - this role is $55-60K base depending on experience, plus unlimited bonus potential (based on performance metrics).

Ideal Schedule: Flexibility to work weekends and evenings, as needed.

Training: Onboarding/training will be held at the Schaumburg, IL location.

 

If you’re a results-oriented professional who loves sales, leadership, and making a difference, we’d love to connect with you!