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Life Time Inc.

General Manager

chicago, IL

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Life Time Inc. lists this General Manager opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Position Summary

Life Time champions a healthy and happy life for its members. As the nation’s only Healthy Way of Life brand, Life Time delivers an unmatched athletic resort experience and provides a comprehensive healthy living, healthy aging and healthy entertainment experience that goes well beyond fitness to encompass the entire spectrum of daily life for individuals, couples and families of all ages. We operate over 110 fitness centers around the United States and Canada, most of which operate 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Our innovative programs, world-class training, nutrition and holistic approach to wellness helps others towards a healthy way of life by engaging their areas of interest and helping them discover new ones. Join our team and showcase your leadership skills in our fast-paced health and fitness careers.

The General Manager in Training position is a high-profile leadership position. As a GM in Training, you will partner with the club's current General Manager or Senior General Manager to help with the club’s overall direction, coordination, operation, and success. You will ensure the club meets financial goals, while providing remarkable leadership in the areas of customer service, team member relations, sales, in-center business performance, and member participation. You will enroll in the General Manager Certification and complete the required trainings provided by Life Time Education. In addition, you will complete on the job training provided by the club's General Manager and Area Director. This includes giving daily support to a team of 150-300 team members and offering ongoing leadership, motivation, and development. You will cast, coach, communicate and hold Department Managers responsible for The Life Time Way expectations. You will act as the club ambassador to give each member an unforgettable experience.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Attends required General Manager Certification trainings and presents on the business plan

Performs daily walk-through inspections to ensure that all areas of the club are clean, neat, organized, and like new

Studies Net Satisfaction Scores to ensure the best member experience

Monitors budgets and forecasts revenue and expenses for each department monthly, quarterly, and annually

Monitors supplies, payroll, cost of goods, and expenses for each department monthly, quarterly, and annually

Mentors Department Managers to ensure continuous growth through training, developing, assessing performance, and providing feedback

Co-facilitates Weekly Department Manager Meetings

Participates in a quarterly club assessment in partnership with the General Manager and Area Director

Authorizes new hires, promotions, employee status changes, and terminations with the Department Managers

Guides and executes monthly Manager on Duty program

Position Requirements

HS Graduate or Equivalent

3 years of experience in the fitness, hospitality or retail industry

2 years of management experience

Understanding of computer software such as Microsoft Excel and Word

Excellent interviewing techniques

Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, climb and raise up to 50 pounds

CPR and AED Certified

Preferred Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related field

Pay

This is a salaried position starting at $94,000.00 (or applicable minimum salary, if higher) and pays up to $129,000.00, based on experience and qualifications. In addition, this role is eligible for bonuses and commission pay based on performance metrics. This position is also eligible for class pay.

Benefits

A fully subsidized membership

Discounts on Life Time products and services

401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)

Training and professional development

Paid sick leave where required by law

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

Short term and long term disability insurance

Life insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave

Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold

Life Time may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) in connection with various aspects of its recruitment and hiring functions. Ultimate employment decisions are subject to human review and oversight. Life Time does not use AI in a manner that would have the effect of subjecting applicants to discrimination on the basis of protected classes or proxies or for engaging in any protected activity under applicable law. Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.

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Worksite address

chicago, IL, 60290, US

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