POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: District Manager
DEPARTMENT: Operations
REPORTS TO: Regional Director
SALARY RANGE: $85,000 – $98,500 + Bonus Eligibility!
FLSA: Exempt
About the Role
Join a passionate, fun, and united team! We are a 'Great Place to Work' certified company committed to creating an uplifting experience for everyone through inclusive, accessible, and on-trend fitness. The foundation of our brand is rooted in a culture centered on unity, passion, love, integrity, fun, and trust. Because our culture is alive—embodied by members and team members alike—we are a place where lives are changed because of authentic connections made within our supportive community.
We are looking for an energetic, diligent, and organized leader with a take-charge personality and a reputation for getting things done. As a District Manager, you will manage and direct operations at several locations within your assigned region. Your job will involve travel between locations and building a team of results-driven, culture-based club leaders. You will wake up every day with a clean slate and the opportunity to win again.
Salary Range:$85,000 – $98,500 + Bonus Eligibility
Key Deliverables:
- Drive pace, financial performance, and consistency across all clubs in the district.
- Manage operational goals, objectives, and priorities for all General Managers (GMs) to achieve financial results (e.g., member growth, revenue, profit, and retention).
- Oversee the district's operating budget and approve discretionary expenditures within set guidelines.
- Lead the hiring and development of the district team, with a strong focus on club leadership positions.
- Ensure managers create and maintain an UPLIFT culture at all clubs.
Management & Leadership Responsibilities:
- Provide consistent accountability for direct reports through training, coaching, planning sessions, and performance reviews.
- Hold GMs accountable for delivering results and meeting budget expectations.
- Partner with GMs, HR, and recruiters to find and hire new management.
- Lead and facilitate succession planning and talent review processes.
- Set the example for providing exceptional member satisfaction and team member engagement.
- Communicate, lead by example, and motivate the district to understand and develop passion toward the brand, values, and strategy.
- Resolve the most difficult escalated member concerns.
- Work collaboratively with regional and corporate departments to support company initiatives.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- 3-4 years of progressive management experience supervising 3-10 employees.
- 4-6 years of broad retail, hospitality, or service industry experience.
- Comparable multi-unit management experience preferred.
- Prior experience in one or more fitness club departments is a plus.
- Proven operations management and sales experience.
- Strong financial planning knowledge and understanding of P&L statements.
- Ability to work at a fast pace while prioritizing and multi-tasking effectively.
- Proficiency in sales, marketing, and operations plans.
- A passion for fitness is required.
- Must be able to travel by car and airplane up to 80% of the time.
- Ability to work a varied schedule, including extended workdays, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Benefits:
- Competitive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision for employees working 20+ hours per week.
- Two complimentary gym memberships (one for you, one to give away) for all employees.
- 401k options.
- Paid Time Off or Flexible Vacation Plans depending on hours worked.
- Paid Parental Leave and Paid Holidays for qualifying employees.
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