Fitness Manager
$45,000–$95,000 year
On-siteMount Prospect, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
The Personal Training Manager role focuses on maximizing participation and retention of paid Personal Training Services by driving new client acquisition and retaining existing clients. Responsibilities include selling directly (50% of time), coaching personal trainers on selling and service delivery, managing schedules and resources, owning the client journey with paid programming, upholding company standards, and leading a team to execute high-quality programs with a scientific rationale. Key duties cover new client acquisition, staff development, KPI reporting, and ensuring accurate administration of Personal Training Services using tools like dotFit, progress tracking, program design, and goal tracking. Requires strong sales, leadership, and communication skills, familiarity with Crunch programs, and the ability to manage a team of trainers. This is a salaried, full-time position with a minimum of 45 hours per week and opportunities for advancement.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- CPR current
- Certifications (one or more listed) including ACSM/NASM/NSCA/NestA etc.
- 1-2 years as a Personal Trainer preferred
- Prior management experience in retail/hospitality leading 3-10 employees (preferred)
- Experience in coaching/motivating groups
- Knowledge of Crunch programs (VFP, dotFit, ABC/Datatrak, Crunch U, Styku)
- Sales, communication, and rapport-building skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
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