Assistant General Manager

Assistant General Manager

The Assistant General Manager (AGM) is engaging, positive, diligent, organized, and knows how to drive their club towards results. The ideal candidate has a take-charge personality and a reputation for getting things done. The AGM is responsible for supporting the General Manager, club operations and continually developing a high-performing team within the club. The AGM leads by example and coaches their Member Experience Specialists (MES) on how to provide a world-class experience for VASA members. As the club's lead sales trainer, the AGM drives membership sales through personal production and the skill development of their team. The AGM creates and fosters a winning environment focused on continuous growth and skill development of Member Experience Specialists. This role helps to oversee all club departments to ensure operational excellence.

The Assistant General Manager will:

• Directly support the GM in managing the pace, financial performance, and consistency in the club.
• Help drive operational goals, objectives, and priorities for Lead roles and responsible for attainment of Club financial results (e.g. member growth, revenue, club operating profit, fitness revenue, labor, employee turnover and member retention).
• Serve as the club's lead membership sales trainer, driving personal sales production and coaching Member Experience Specialists on proven sales techniques, conversion strategies, and delivering a compelling guest-to-member journey.
• Works a staggered schedule in partnership with the General Manager to ensure GM or AGM club coverage all 7 days a week.
• Directly manage and support the Member Experience Lead and Member Experience Specialists to ensure a great guest and member experience.
• Assist in the hiring and development of the club's team with particular emphasis on lead positions, which are: Member Experience Lead (MEL), Personal Training Lead (PTL), Group Fitness and Studio Team Lead (GFSTL) and Child Care Team Lead (CCTL)
• Ensure all Team Members create and maintain our "UPLIFT" culture in the club.
• Implements the welcoming, non-intimidating VASA experience through our guest-to-member journey and creates an exceptional brand experience for guests and members.
• Responsible for recruiting, hiring, and training all frontline team members.
• Lead by example and ensure our UPLIFTing culture and values are the foundation for every communication and interaction.
• Promote REVIVE sales, our in-club snack, drink, gear, and apparel shop.
• Maintain the club so equipment is functioning, the facilities are clean, and staff are friendly and helpful

The Assistant General Manager will also:

• Support the General Manager (GM) by forecasting upcoming staffing needs.
• Manages and support the team leads to achieve club goals
• Delegate tasks to maximize efficiencies and create balanced workloads and validate completion.
• Lead membership sales efforts as the club's primary sales trainer--setting personal production standards, conducting regular sales training with Member Experience Specialists, and partnering with the GM to create and execute sales plans that drive member growth through effective behaviors and tactics.
• Have frequent conversations with all team members to understand changing work.
• Work with the GM to schedule and conduct interviews and ensure the right candidates are hired for open positions.
• Schedule and facilitate training for all new team members.
• Collaborate with the GM to create a welcoming environment for interviewing candidates and new hires.
• Constantly evaluate team member-to-member interactions
• Provide in-the-moment coaching and feedback to recognize success and address opportunities for improvement.

The Assistant General Manager will communicate, lead by example, and motivate your teams to understand and develop passion for the brand, our values, and our approach. They will proactively provide ideas and solutions to help move the business forward, build trust and strong relationships with all team members, and provide coaching in the moment that inspires commitment and positive change.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a bachelor's degree preferred, 3+ years customer service in a retail, restaurant or in-person based service industry, 3+ years leading operational teams, strong verbal and written communication skills, build relationships by establishing trust quickly and positively influencing others, personal interest in health, wellness, fitness, and nutrition, must obtain a current CPR certification, and pass a background check.

Working conditions include primary work in a fitness facility and office setting. Temperature variations can occur. The environment includes some ambient noise such as talking and use of gym equipment and machinery. Physical and mental activities and requirements include talking, physical strength, reasoning ability, and attendance is an essential duty of the position.

VASA Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer.