General Manager in Training

POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

POSITION TITLE: General Manager in Training

DEPARTMENT: Operations

REPORTS TO: District Manager

FLSA: Exempt, Salary

COMPENSATION: $50,000 - $60,000 (Bonus Eligible upon successful completion of the program)

 

JOIN OUR TEAM

 

At VASA Fitness, we want to create an uplifting experience for everyone by offering inclusive, accessible, and on-trend fitness. The foundation of our brand is rooted in a culture centered on unity, passion, love, integrity, fun, and trust. Because our culture is alive--embodied by members and team members alike--VASA is a place where lives are changed because of authentic connections made within our supportive community.

Our people BELIEVE in our brand, are HARD WORKING, have HIGH STANDARDS, and GIVE ENERGY to others.

 

BENEFITS

 

We offer a competitive, all-encompassing benefits package which includes healthcare benefits for employees who work 20+ hours per week. All employees receive two complimentary gym memberships--one for themselves and another to give away--plus 401k options.

• 30+ hours per week employees: Paid Time Off (hourly), Health, Dental, Vision Benefits and Paid Parental Leave (in addition to above)
• 40 hours per week employees: Flexible Vacation Plan (salary) & Paid Holidays (in addition to above)

Come join VASA Fitness and join a passionate, fun, and united team!

 

Proud to be a 'Great Place to Work' certified company!

 

PURPOSE

 

The General Manager is engaging, upbeat, diligent, organized and knows how to drive their club toward results. The ideal candidate has a take-charge personality and a reputation for getting things done.

As a General Manager in Training, you will learn operations and sales in preparation for running a VASA location. You will learn how to and then be expected to build a team of results-driven, culture-based club leads. You will wake up every day with a clean slate and the opportunity to win again.

 

EXECUTION DELIVERABLES

• Responsible for learning how to manage the pace, financial performance, and consistency in the club from the GM Trainer.
• Learn how to and prepare to demonstrate your ability 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).
• Gain an understanding of the VASA hiring and development of the club team with particular emphasis on lead positions (MEL, PTL, GFSTL & CCTL)
• Participate in hiring events and interviews as directed by the GM Trainer
• Learn and thoroughly understand the performance management of team members to maintain consistent company standards and financial results.
• Responsible for learning, communicating, upholding and leading by example to deliver the "House of VASA" approach, purpose, and foundation.
• Engage in the cleaning process -- no job too small
• Manage a clean, friendly, and well maintained club.
• Ensure that all team members create and maintain our "UPLIFT" culture in the club.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -- To Learn and Demonstrate

Under the direction of the GM Trainer

MANAGING (50%)

• Provide consistent accountability for direct reports through training, coaching, conducting planning sessions and performance reviews.
• Recognize good performance and also take corrective action when necessary.
• Hold Leads accountable for driving and delivering results.
• Control club labor on a weekly basis to meet budget expectations.
• Recruit, interview and hire Leads, and participate in final interviews for all club positions.
• Participate in district progression planning, and talent review process with peer general managers.
• Develop direct reports by communicating priorities and encou