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Job Attributes

Job Attributes

Requisition ID:

R-6256

Job Category:

Other

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Location:

1760 North Hicks Road
Palatine, IL  60074

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Working at Midtown

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.

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About Us

We work at Midtown to inspire people to transform their lives–and we do our job well. Our members stay longer than any other major athletic club chain in North America because we are committed to providing resort-like environments, personal attention, and active communities at every one of our clubs. We believe all three of those pillars start with attracting and growing rock star talent at every level of our organization.

Our Commitment to Candidates

We're committed to creating a positive experience for every candidate who considers a career at Midtown. In the spirit of transparency and mutual respect, we've outlined the interview process, complete with timelines, below. Whether you join our team or pursue another path, we want you to feel respected and appreciated, because, at Midtown, we believe every interaction is an opportunity to live our core values.

What you can expect after submitting your application

Within two weeks, someone from our Talent Team will review your application. If your experience doesn't align with the needs of the role at this time, we will let you know. If we'd like to move you to the next step of the process, we'll reach out to schedule the first interview.

While there can be the occasional exception, the interview process typically takes 2-3 weeks and includes the following steps.

  1. A 30 to 60-minute virtual Teams call with a member of the Talent Team to discuss Midtown, the role, and your background and experience.
  2. A 60-minute interview with the Hiring Manager, ideally in person, where you'll dive deeper into the technical side of the role.
  3. A 90-minute panel interview, and club tour, with members of the team and the applicable National Director (e.g. National Program Manager for fitness roles)

You'll receive an update on your application within 48 hours of each interview. Please note that, depending on the specifics of the role, it may take up to a week to finalize offer decisions.

Associate Benefits

Members of the Midtown team receive:

  • Complimentary club membership
  • Discounts on Midtown products and services
  • Professional development allowance
  • Health insurance for eligible full-time associates
  • And more