General Manager
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Overview
Job Description
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Company parties
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
Retro Fitness | Run the Business. Lead the Team. Set the Standard.
At Retro Fitness, the General Manager is not just running a gym. You are running a business, building a team, and shaping the culture members feel the moment they walk through the doors.
This role is for proven leaders who thrive on accountability, love being on the floor, and know how to drive results through people. You set the tone, own the numbers, and lead from the front every single day.
If you want full ownership, real upside, and the opportunity to build something meaningful, this is your seat.
What You Will Do
As General Manager, you are the ultimate owner of performance and experience inside your club.
- Lead all day to day operations across Sales, Fitness, Front Desk, and Cleaning
- Own membership growth, personal training revenue, and retention results
- Build, coach, and hold accountable a high performing team
- Set clear expectations and reinforce Retro Fitness standards through action
- Stay active on the floor engaging members, coaching staff, and solving problems in real time
- Drive a clean, safe, high energy environment that members want to return to
- Handle escalated member concerns with confidence and professionalism
- Manage schedules, payroll accuracy, and staffing coverage
- Track performance metrics and manage the club to budget
- Partner closely with your Regional Manager on results, strategy, and growth
- Work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays except Christmas
What We Are Looking For
We want leaders who know how to win through people.
- 2 to 3 years of experience leading teams of 5 to 15 people
- 3 to 5 years in fitness, hospitality, retail, or service driven environments
- Strong understanding of sales, retention, and operational KPIs
- Comfortable owning a P&L mindset and performance metrics
- Confident decision maker who leads with urgency and clarity
- Excellent communicator who can coach, correct, and motivate
- High accountability and a hands on leadership style
- CPR certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days
Nice to Have
- Experience managing a gym or multi department operation
- Background in personal training sales or fitness services
- Proven ability to turn around performance or scale results
- Bachelor's degree
- Desire to grow into multi unit leadership in the future
Why You Will Love It HereThis is not a "manage from the office" role. This is ownership.
- Full leadership ownership of your club
- Aggressive performance based bonuses
- Personal training commission opportunities
- Quarterly growth bonuses
- Clear path to multi unit leadership
- 401k with company match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Free Retro Fitness membership
- Paid time off and branded uniforms
- A culture built on results, respect, and accountability
Compensation
- Competitive base salary
- Monthly performance bonuses
- Personal training commissions
- Quarterly net dues growth bonuses
- Total compensation driven by results, not tenure
If you want to lead from the front, build a winning team, and run a business you can be proud of, this is your opportunity.
Apply now and take ownership of your club with Retro Fitness."
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