
Responsive recruiter Benefits:
GENERAL SUMMARY: The General Manager has overall responsibility for effectively managing all membership, fitness, and operational functions within the gym to achieve financial success and provide the best member and team member experience. The General Manager recruits, hires, trains, and develops a diverse, high-performance team that delivers on UFC Gym goals and reflects its values.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Staffing & Development
Recruit, interview, & hire department managers, supervisors, and front-line team members, reflecting the diversity and culture(s) of the community.Provide consistent accountability for direct reports and dotted line reports through training, coaching, conducting planning sessions, and performance reviews.Conduct ongoing team member training & development in order to engage and retain team members.Provides input on final approval on the hiring, dismissal, and discipline of all gym employees with support from the Vice Presidents.Create positive working conditions for team members and appropriate leadership, supervision, support, and feedback.Provides developmental coaching and guidance to all direct reports for long-term career growth.Conducts regular team member meetings with direct reports to review performance and offer direction, motivation and guidance toward achieving individual and company goals.Maintain a fully engaged and high-performing team that aligns with company values and goals.
Sales Execution on Key Metrics & Drivers, thus Results
Ensure execution of lead, appointment-setting, and guest goals to hit the financial targets set by the company.Responsible for ensuring 50% of guest conversion, 30% Champion Mix, and 25% attachment of point of sale private coaching to new member sales.Leadership through accountability and performance management in order to execute monthly sales metrics and drivers. Personal Production to ensure that the membership department hits their monthly targets in New Member Sales, Electronic Funds Transfer, and Point of Sale Private Coaching goals.
Planning
Participate and provide gym-specific input into the development of the gym's financial, expense, and operating plan.Develop monthly membership, fitness, and operations plans to meet financial and retention goals, with contributions from department heads and Vice President.Collaborate with department heads and Vice President to establish priorities and goals, including revenue goals and labor targets for the gym. Identify and plan the execution of improvement in the gym.Work with the AGM to supervise and set priorities and goals directly with the Facilities Technician to deliver a great member experience.Provide input and report monthly financial results to the Vice President of Sales for the gym.
Guest Experience/Team Member Experience (General Management)
Establish a fun, safe, healthy, and community-focused gym culture that delivers high member satisfaction and achieves maximum profitability with the support of department heads.Be a role model for member service behavior by walking through the gym and collecting member feedback to identify training and development opportunities for team members.Resolve elevated concerns from gym members; provide on-the-spot coaching to prevent them from recurring.Monitor gym appearance and ensure problems are resolved in a timely manner.Perform regular reviews, edits and overtime approval in the Company’s Time & Labor system with assistance from department heads.Ensure that company policies, procedures, programs, and promotions are executed efficiently.Ensures the safety of employees, members, and gym property.
ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS: The UFC Gym General Manager reports directly to the Vice President of Fitness Operations. The Assistant Manager and Membership Specialists report directly to the General Manager. The department heads have a dotted-line reporting structure to the General Manager, with direct reports to the Vice President of Fitness Operations, respectively.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge, skills & abilities
Experience managing reports, budgeting, revenue, payroll, and/or demonstrated math analytical / ratio skills knowledge of fitness industry.Strong organizational skills and customer service orientation with proven results.Experience with basic computer skills like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google Documents, and PowerPoint.Strong and proven leadership, communication, time management, and analytical abilities and skills.
Minimum certifications/educational level
High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Minimum experience
2-3 years of progressive management experience supervising 3-10 employees.3-5 years of sales or related experience.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift 50-120 lbs. and stand for up to 8-12 hours.Must have adequate transportation to and from work, to scheduled meetings, and/or to networking events.
Compensation: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Train Different, Live Different, Work Different. At UFC GYM we inspire others to reach their potential in and out of the gym. We are passionate about maximizing potential – in our members, our teammates and ourselves. Think big, don’t settle and change lives including your own. If you believe in excellence, value a high-performance lifestyle and are passionate about enriching lives through health and fitness, then you belong here.
UFC GYM is an original. The Original. We are proud to be the global leader in mixed martial arts inspired fitness and conditioning. Forged from the partnership of two powerhouses, the Ultimate Fighting Championship and New Evolution Ventures (NEV), we empower everyone to access the training benefits and programs of elite UFC athletes.
UFC GYM is more than a brand. We are a community of fitness committed individuals who believe in the power of a team approach. Your success is our success. Join our family and find out!
If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at our company, please contact us at (714) 668-0911 or contact@ufcgym.com.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to UFC Gym.

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