Program Manager (FR: R-6256)

Midtown Athletic Club, located at Palatine is looking for a Program Manager to oversee fitness programming (1760 N Hicks Rd, Palatine, IL 60074).

Check out our beautiful club here:  Midtown Palatine, IL | Fitness Club and Gym

The Position

As a member of Senior Leadership Team, the Program Manager is responsible for overseeing fitness programming and all aspects of the fitness experience within the club. With the shift in our space towards the studio model and the increased emphasis on brands offering more curated, boutique-like experiences, this fitness leader needs to be optimistic in their attitude and approach and relentless in their delivery. Bringing a reliable and curious attitude, this leader will be the ambassador for fitness within the Palatine club as Midtown strives to stay ahead of the competition. This leader will be nimble and adaptable to the changing landscape of the industry and will thrive in a people environment, bringing an energetic and inspiring leadership style to fitness programs.

This is a full-time salaried position starting at $70,000. The actual compensation will depend on experience, and/or additional skills you bring to the table.

Benefits: Please refer to the link here for a copy of benefits and perks offered by Midtown for our full and part time associates. 

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing fitness programming and all aspects of the fitness experience within the club

• Managing, recruiting and onboarding coaches, instructors and coordinators

• Working in partnership with the National Program Manager and marketing team, the Program Manager will examine how we improve, launch, promote and communicate our brand and new program formats within the club

• Attending regular classes within the competitive set/boutique studio space to stay current with trends and at the leading edge of industry innovations

• Working within the company guidelines to ensure all studios are on brand and align with Midtown's vision of an in-club boutique strategy

• Auditing of all fitness professionals alongside regular evaluations of sessions and classes, ensuring coaches and instructors are executing on elements and maintaining integrity of all programs

• Collaborating with the General Manager in annual department budget preparation

• Managing monthly department financial performance relative to revenue, expenses and income budgets, performance and participation

• Coordinating fitness related special events

• Working alongside club leadership to oversee the new member onboarding process

• Collaborating with club leadership & membership team to support lead generation and drive membership growth

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience

• Maintain nationally recognized certifications in fitness and specialized group fitness

• Excellent communication skills

• MS Office skills

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.