Job Title: General Manager
Company: Team Octopus Midtown
Location: Midtown- 503 Amsterdam Ave, Atlanta, GA 30306
About Us: Team Octopus is a leading fitness center (CrossFit, Kickboxing, Muay Thia, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) committed to helping individuals achieve their health and wellness goals. With innovative programs and a dedicated team, we strive to provide an exceptional fitness experience for our members.
Job Description: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager to lead our fitness center operations. As the General Manager, you are the head cheerleader and will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the gym, including staff management, member relations, sales and marketing, financial management, and facility maintenance.
What we are looking for:
- The ideal candidate will be passionate about health and fitness, should posses strong leadership skills, and have a proven track record of success in the fitness industry.
- Be someone who is routinely taking the personal initiative to improve their sales skills, learn new ones, and implement them in their daily work.
- Someone who is self-disciplined, driven, and reliable.
- Practice what we preach: We are a fitness facility and need someone who is committed to healthy practices, fitness, and a healthy body.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage all aspects of gym operations to ensure the highest level of member satisfaction and retention.
- Recruit, hire, train, and supervise staff, including fitness trainers, front desk staff, and maintenance personnel.
- Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies to drive membership growth and meet revenue targets.
- Foster a positive and motivating environment for staff and members, promoting teamwork and accountability.
- Monitor financial performance and budgets, implementing cost-saving measures and revenue-enhancing initiatives as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and industry standards.
- Oversee facility maintenance and cleanliness, coordinating repairs and upgrades as necessary.
- Stay informed about industry trends and best practices, implementing new programs and services to enhance the member experience.
Qualifications:
- Be knowledgeable about the gym/fitness industry. This includes martial arts (i.e. Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, CrossFit).
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a management role within the fitness industry.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
- Strong sales and marketing acumen, with a track record of driving revenue growth.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of fitness equipment and exercise techniques.
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Base plus commissions
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Shift:
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person