Fitness Director

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts

Position: Fitness Director  Job Type: Full-time  Location: FFC West Loop  Compensation: $50,000 starting plus commissions and bonus opportunities 
Essential Job Functions

• As a team member manager, assist with the opening and closing of the club on a team rotational basis
• Help retain and attain new members through club promotion and customer service excellence
• Lead member integration process to maximize member satisfaction and member retention
• Meet or exceed the Fitness Department Budgeted Net Income on a Quarterly and Annual basis

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science
• One  (1) or two (2) fitness related nationally accredited certifications
• Current CPR and AED certification
• Three (3) to five (5) years experience in a health and fitness facility.  Two (2) years fitness facility or program management experience.  One (1) to two (2) years supervisory experience
• Must be experienced in conducting sub maximal fitness assessments
• Must be in the club during closeout; the last three days of each month
• Must have performance management and staff motivation experience

General Responsibilities:

• Acquire, maintain and service members by supporting their participation in programs and activities
• Define performance standards and objectives for fitness staff
• Develop and promote fitness related programs
• Facilitate the member integration process including initial fitness assessments
• Maintain involvement in both fitness and non-fitness related club activities and promotions

Specific Responsibilities:

• Conduct staff fitness and service training sessions on a regular basis
• Establish relationships with our primary fitness equipment vendors
• Expedite the repair of all fitness equipment as fast as possible.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations for all fitness staff
• Provide updated and current information on all fitness related programs to all departments in a timely fashion
• Maintain fitness certification and educational requirements through continuing education programs
• Instruct group exercise classes
• Personal train club members as necessary
• Provide education and training on proper use of exercise equipment available to members
• Hire, train and schedule all fitness instructors, Pilates trainers and personal trainers.  Keep the department fully staffed at all times
• Hire, train and supervise fitness department managers (group exercise, fitness service, athletics, fitness floor operations)
• Meet monthly with fitness instructors to develop, promote and implement new fitness programs
• Actively participate in all phases of major club functions and special events
• Participate in the MOD rotation
• Submit annual fitness department budget as per instructions by General Manager
• Involvement in the development of fitness department Procedures Manual
• Oversee the maintenance, cleanliness and upkeep of the fitness center facility and equipment
• Ensure the physical environment is pleasing to the members in regard to cleanliness, atmosphere, and aesthetic appearance
• Inspect all fitness equipment to assure the highest standards of maintenance and cleanliness
• Maintain the fitness offices so as to be fully presentable, orderly, and clean at all times
• Physical requirements include: walking and standing during the entire shift (often 4-8 hours), climbing stairs, kneeling, pushing, and pulling objects, lifting and moving objects (up to 50 lbs.) with or without reasonable accommodation

Physical Requirements:This position requires bending, standing, moving fitness equipment, lifting weight plates and dumbbells.
What We Offer:

• Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision insurance through UnitedHealthcare
• Company-paid Life Insurance 
• 401K - with company match
• Professional Development Reimbursement - FFC will match 50% of the cost for an activity up to a maximum reimbursement amount of $200 allowed during the calendar year. We encourage our staff to diversify their educational development. This benefit becomes effective after 90 days of employment 
• We provide fitness instructor training and significant discounts on these educational programs (Pilates, Group Fitness, Personal