• Job Description

  Req#: 688059460

  Position Summary
  The Fitness Manager is responsible for upholding the mission of Lawndale Christian Health Center by overseeing
  daily operations at the Lawndale Christian Fitness Center (LCFC). This includes supervision of a variety of support
  staff, managing supplies and the physical environment of the clinic, troubleshooting, serving as an advocate for
  member and staff needs, and managing the financial and operational performance objectives for LCFC.

  The base salary range is $60,320 - $70,512 annually. Compensation will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and years of experience.
  Principal Duties and Responsibilities*
  • Facility Supervision - Responsible for planning and coordinating use of space and facility resources, in
  collaboration with Director of Wellness and LCHC leadership. Ensuring an appropriate environment for the
  proper functioning of the Fitness Center, including the management of equipment, supplies and other
  materials, the cleanliness, organization, and functioning of all public and private spaces, and the utilization
  of any other physical resources.
  • Staff Supervision – directly manage Fitness Center staff, including processes of hiring, firing, training,
  evaluating, motivating, and disciplining in accordance with organizational values and culture.
  • Manage Daily Operations - including scheduling staff, managing member experience, ensuring clean and
  safe facilities, tracking equipment maintenance, and optimizing performance at LCFC.
  • Reporting & Monitoring Performance - Responsible for providing consistent communication ensuring that
  information, reports, and materials are provided to clearly describe fitness programs/activities and
  progress toward agreed upon financial, operational and missional objectives
  • Marketing - Work closely with the Communications & Marketing team to advertise and promote fitness
  center services
  • Leadership Liaison - Serving as a liaison between organizational leadership team and staff. Work in
  conjunction with centralized LCHC leadership to ensure organizational processes are implemented and
  monitored.
  • Customer Service Champion - support as needed with customer service, implementing policies,
  answering questions, complaints and incident management.
  • Programming - Work with staff to ensure the implementation of routine fitness programming, including
  recruiting qualified instructors for variety of high-performing fitness classes

  Recreation Leagues – supervision of adult sports and recreation leagues
  • Performing other duties as required to assist LCHC in achieving its mission.

  Required Skills or Abilities*
  Interpersonal communication and mediation skills to successfully lead, motivate, and collaborate with a very
  diverse staff in a variety of capacities.

  Requires knowledge of the fitness industry - experience in club management, program design, and staff
  supervision in fitness industry.

  Organizational skills for ensuring the completion of a large volume of work in a systematic manner.

  Initiative and creativity for problem solving and pro-active improvement of the clinic operations.

  Able to teach group exercise classes, fitness testing, and advise on fitness and wellbeing.

  Available to work evenings and weekends and comfortable with working on the floor.

  Capable of exemplifying the values of Lawndale Christian Health Center in all circumstances.

  Required Knowledge, Experience, or Licensure/Registration

  Basic knowledge of the major functional areas of the organization’s operations, including all clinical, health
  support, and administrative departments.

  Three or more years of direct management experience preferred.

  Relevant college degree or experience in fitness management, administration, or other area of operations
  preferred.

  ACSM, NASM, ACE, or AFFA certified preferred.

• About the company

  A medical clinic in the Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago where quality healthcare is accessible to all.

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