Job Summary:
The Group Exercise Manager oversees the group exercise program to meet organizational goals and member needs. This individual helps administer the providing of exercise opportunities for members in a group setting. This is a fulltime exempt position with a normal workweek of 40 hours
Essential Functions:
1. Develops class schedule according to member needs periodically changing schedules to provide variety. Schedules instructors for classes. Continuously monitors special programs to determine if they meet organizational goals and member needs; identifies opportunities for improvement and collaboratively initiates changes.
2. Stays current with trends in special programs through attendance at workshops reading professional journals and networking with other fitness leaders.
3. Participates in interviewing candidates; recommends selection of candidates. Trains or directs the training of new employees to ensure they are properly prepared to perform their duties; identifies and provides training needs on an ongoing basis. Coaches employees giving timely feedback.
4. Plans and implements internal and external events regarding special program classes.
5. Prepares or directs the preparation of weekly and monthly reports on special program activities. In conjunction with the Fitness Manager assists in preparing fiscal year budgets. Works to attain budget objectives.
6. Conducts a maximum of 4 special program classes per week in order to maintain teaching skills and instructional techniques. Performs the duties of a Special Program Instructor as necessary.
7. Work with GM and other staff to identify quarterly and annual goals and objectives.
8. Manage the fencing program.
9. Develop paid in programs to benefit the facility on a continuous as needed basis.
10. Inventory and purchase equipment for studios.
11. Participates as Manager on Duty (MOD) as assigned.
12. Assists in preparing the fiscal year budget.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision:
Supervises all parttime Group Exercise instructors.
Education and Experience:
Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Three years experience in the fitness industry including varying group exercise instruction required.
Administrative and/or supervisory experience required.
Certification through an approved group exercise certification board required.
Salary & Benefits Information:
Starting Salary Range: $56000 $70000 annually depending on experience and qualifications.
Benefits Provided:
Medical Insurance (Blue Cross)
Dental Insurance (Delta Dental)
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Account Commuter Account
Postemployment healthcare account
457 account eligibility
Generous paid time off benefits including paid parental leave
IMRF Pension Eligibility upon hire
Complimentary or discounted Park District Facility & Program benefits
Required Experience:
Manager