Entry Level Assistant Fitness Manager Jobs
New grad assistant fitness manager jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on fitness certification can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Sports & Recreation, with employers like Crunch Fitness hiring at this level now.
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Assistant Fitness Director
Crunch Fitness·Fayetteville, North Carolina
Job functions:
$40k - $100k/yr
Full Time
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Benefits:
- Free gym membership
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
Assistant Fitness Director
Job Description & Performance Expectations
POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant Fitness Director (AFD) is a key leadership position responsible for driving personal training
revenue, delivering an exceptional member experience, developing high-performing trainers, and executing
operational excellence within the Fitness Department. Working in partnership with the Fitness Director and
General Manager, the AFD is expected to lead by example, coach team members, and contribute to the overall
success and profitability of the club.
This role requires a results-driven leader with strong sales ability, a passion for developing others, exceptional
organizational skills, and a commitment to delivering best-in-class member service.
WORK SCHEDULE
The Assistant Fitness Director is expected to work during peak business hours to maximize member
engagement, sales opportunities, and team development.
Required Schedule
KEY PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS (KPIs)
Sales & Revenue Performance
The Assistant Fitness Director is expected to consistently achieve the following minimum performance
standards:
Member Experience & Sales Conversion
The Assistant Fitness Director is responsible for delivering an exceptional member onboarding experience while
maintaining the following performance metrics:
that improve member retention and results.
Leadership & Team Development
The Assistant Fitness Director serves as a coach and mentor to the Personal Training team by:
Operational Excellence & Compliance
The Assistant Fitness Director is responsible for maintaining operational standards that support a safe,
organized, and compliant department.
Expectations include:
Coaching & Client Servicing Expectations
The primary responsibility of the Assistant Fitness Director is leadership and business development.
Accordingly:
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
SUCCESS PROFILE
Successful Assistant Fitness Directors consistently demonstrate:
The Assistant Fitness Director is expected to lead with purpose, execute with excellence, and contribute to a
culture of accountability, development, and continuous growth.
These duties and responsibilities may change at any time.
revenue, delivering an exceptional member experience, developing high-performing trainers, and executing
operational excellence within the Fitness Department. Working in partnership with the Fitness Director and
General Manager, the AFD is expected to lead by example, coach team members, and contribute to the overall
success and profitability of the club.
This role requires a results-driven leader with strong sales ability, a passion for developing others, exceptional
organizational skills, and a commitment to delivering best-in-class member service.
WORK SCHEDULE
The Assistant Fitness Director is expected to work during peak business hours to maximize member
engagement, sales opportunities, and team development.
Required Schedule
- Monday – Thursday
- Morning Shift: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (or 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM based on club needs)
- Evening Shift: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM (or 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM based on club needs)
- Friday & Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (or 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM based on club needs)
KEY PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS (KPIs)
Sales & Revenue Performance
The Assistant Fitness Director is expected to consistently achieve the following minimum performance
standards:
- Generate a minimum of $3,500 in new recurring Personal Training EFT each month
- Achieve 100% of Weekly Key Deliverables (WKDs)
- Attain 100% of assigned monthly Personal Training revenue goals
- Maintain Attrition at 10% and below
- Generate consistent referral opportunities and contribute to overall department growth
- Execute all company sales systems and follow-up processes with urgency and consistency
Member Experience & Sales Conversion
The Assistant Fitness Director is responsible for delivering an exceptional member onboarding experience while
maintaining the following performance metrics:
- 70% Kickoff Appointment Set Rate
- 40% Fitness Assessment Completion Rate
- 40% Personal Training Close Rate
that improve member retention and results.
Leadership & Team Development
The Assistant Fitness Director serves as a coach and mentor to the Personal Training team by:
- Providing daily coaching and accountability
- Assisting with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and trainer development
- Conducting floor coaching and observation sessions
- Developing trainers in sales, service, programming, and retention
- Leading by example through professionalism, energy, and execution
- Supporting a positive, high-performance culture focused on member success
Operational Excellence & Compliance
The Assistant Fitness Director is responsible for maintaining operational standards that support a safe,
organized, and compliant department.
Expectations include:
- Compliance with our uniform policy - crunch polo, black pants or shorts & crunch nametag
- Maintain 100% compliance with all company policies, procedures, and operational standards
- Maintain 100% Enhance compliance
- Ensure timely completion and accuracy of all administrative tasks
- Maintain accurate member documentation and training records
- Execute all audits, reporting, and required operational processes
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional fitness department
- Protect company assets while promoting a safe environment for members and team members
Coaching & Client Servicing Expectations
The primary responsibility of the Assistant Fitness Director is leadership and business development.
Accordingly:
- Client servicing is limited to no more than 5 personal training clients
- Remaining scheduled hours should be dedicated to sales, coaching, member engagement, trainer
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive Personal Training sales and revenue growth
- Deliver exceptional member consultations and Kickoff appointments
- Engage members daily to create meaningful relationships and generate referrals
- Coach trainers through live observations, role-playing, and performance reviews
- Ensure consistent execution of company sales processes
- Support hiring, onboarding, and trainer development initiatives
- Maintain operational excellence and compliance standards
- Collaborate with club leadership to achieve monthly business objectives
- Foster a positive, energetic, and member-focused fitness culture
SUCCESS PROFILE
Successful Assistant Fitness Directors consistently demonstrate:
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- High personal accountability
- A passion for coaching and developing others
- Excellent sales and relationship-building abilities
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail
- A commitment to delivering exceptional member experiences while achieving measurable business results
The Assistant Fitness Director is expected to lead with purpose, execute with excellence, and contribute to a
culture of accountability, development, and continuous growth.
These duties and responsibilities may change at any time.
Crunch Fitness
Assistant Fitness Director
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Added 4d ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
$40k - $100k/yr
Full Time
Job Description
Benefits:
- Free gym membership
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
Assistant Fitness Director
Job Description & Performance Expectations
POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant Fitness Director (AFD) is a key leadership position responsible for driving personal training
revenue, delivering an exceptional member experience, developing high-performing trainers, and executing
operational excellence within the Fitness Department. Working in partnership with the Fitness Director and
General Manager, the AFD is expected to lead by example, coach team members, and contribute to the overall
success and profitability of the club.
This role requires a results-driven leader with strong sales ability, a passion for developing others, exceptional
organizational skills, and a commitment to delivering best-in-class member service.
WORK SCHEDULE
The Assistant Fitness Director is expected to work during peak business hours to maximize member
engagement, sales opportunities, and team development.
Required Schedule
KEY PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS (KPIs)
Sales & Revenue Performance
The Assistant Fitness Director is expected to consistently achieve the following minimum performance
standards:
Member Experience & Sales Conversion
The Assistant Fitness Director is responsible for delivering an exceptional member onboarding experience while
maintaining the following performance metrics:
that improve member retention and results.
Leadership & Team Development
The Assistant Fitness Director serves as a coach and mentor to the Personal Training team by:
Operational Excellence & Compliance
The Assistant Fitness Director is responsible for maintaining operational standards that support a safe,
organized, and compliant department.
Expectations include:
Coaching & Client Servicing Expectations
The primary responsibility of the Assistant Fitness Director is leadership and business development.
Accordingly:
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
SUCCESS PROFILE
Successful Assistant Fitness Directors consistently demonstrate:
The Assistant Fitness Director is expected to lead with purpose, execute with excellence, and contribute to a
culture of accountability, development, and continuous growth.
These duties and responsibilities may change at any time.
revenue, delivering an exceptional member experience, developing high-performing trainers, and executing
operational excellence within the Fitness Department. Working in partnership with the Fitness Director and
General Manager, the AFD is expected to lead by example, coach team members, and contribute to the overall
success and profitability of the club.
This role requires a results-driven leader with strong sales ability, a passion for developing others, exceptional
organizational skills, and a commitment to delivering best-in-class member service.
WORK SCHEDULE
The Assistant Fitness Director is expected to work during peak business hours to maximize member
engagement, sales opportunities, and team development.
Required Schedule
- Monday – Thursday
- Morning Shift: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (or 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM based on club needs)
- Evening Shift: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM (or 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM based on club needs)
- Friday & Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (or 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM based on club needs)
KEY PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS (KPIs)
Sales & Revenue Performance
The Assistant Fitness Director is expected to consistently achieve the following minimum performance
standards:
- Generate a minimum of $3,500 in new recurring Personal Training EFT each month
- Achieve 100% of Weekly Key Deliverables (WKDs)
- Attain 100% of assigned monthly Personal Training revenue goals
- Maintain Attrition at 10% and below
- Generate consistent referral opportunities and contribute to overall department growth
- Execute all company sales systems and follow-up processes with urgency and consistency
Member Experience & Sales Conversion
The Assistant Fitness Director is responsible for delivering an exceptional member onboarding experience while
maintaining the following performance metrics:
- 70% Kickoff Appointment Set Rate
- 40% Fitness Assessment Completion Rate
- 40% Personal Training Close Rate
that improve member retention and results.
Leadership & Team Development
The Assistant Fitness Director serves as a coach and mentor to the Personal Training team by:
- Providing daily coaching and accountability
- Assisting with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and trainer development
- Conducting floor coaching and observation sessions
- Developing trainers in sales, service, programming, and retention
- Leading by example through professionalism, energy, and execution
- Supporting a positive, high-performance culture focused on member success
Operational Excellence & Compliance
The Assistant Fitness Director is responsible for maintaining operational standards that support a safe,
organized, and compliant department.
Expectations include:
- Compliance with our uniform policy - crunch polo, black pants or shorts & crunch nametag
- Maintain 100% compliance with all company policies, procedures, and operational standards
- Maintain 100% Enhance compliance
- Ensure timely completion and accuracy of all administrative tasks
- Maintain accurate member documentation and training records
- Execute all audits, reporting, and required operational processes
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional fitness department
- Protect company assets while promoting a safe environment for members and team members
Coaching & Client Servicing Expectations
The primary responsibility of the Assistant Fitness Director is leadership and business development.
Accordingly:
- Client servicing is limited to no more than 5 personal training clients
- Remaining scheduled hours should be dedicated to sales, coaching, member engagement, trainer
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive Personal Training sales and revenue growth
- Deliver exceptional member consultations and Kickoff appointments
- Engage members daily to create meaningful relationships and generate referrals
- Coach trainers through live observations, role-playing, and performance reviews
- Ensure consistent execution of company sales processes
- Support hiring, onboarding, and trainer development initiatives
- Maintain operational excellence and compliance standards
- Collaborate with club leadership to achieve monthly business objectives
- Foster a positive, energetic, and member-focused fitness culture
SUCCESS PROFILE
Successful Assistant Fitness Directors consistently demonstrate:
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- High personal accountability
- A passion for coaching and developing others
- Excellent sales and relationship-building abilities
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail
- A commitment to delivering exceptional member experiences while achieving measurable business results
The Assistant Fitness Director is expected to lead with purpose, execute with excellence, and contribute to a
culture of accountability, development, and continuous growth.
These duties and responsibilities may change at any time.
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Entry Level Assistant Fitness Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level assistant fitness manager job?
Focus on certifications like a CPR card and a recognized personal training credential, since most entry level assistant fitness manager postings list these as minimum requirements. Internship experience at a gym, recreation center, or corporate wellness program gives you a concrete edge. Highlighting hands-on floor experience, group class facilitation, or member onboarding in your resume shows employers you can contribute from day one.
Which companies hire entry level assistant fitness managers?
Companies hiring entry level assistant fitness managers right now include Crunch Fitness, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, you'll find openings across commercial gym chains, hospital wellness centers, university recreation departments, and corporate fitness facilities that regularly bring on junior staff to support daily operations.
Are these new grad assistant fitness manager jobs?
Yes, many of these postings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad-friendly listing typically accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships or practicums toward that threshold, and treats a strong fitness certification or a portfolio of programming work as a substitute for tenure.
Which industries hire the most entry level assistant fitness managers?
Entry Level assistant fitness manager roles concentrate in Sports & Recreation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent entry level hiring because they maintain staffed fitness facilities year-round and rely on junior managers to handle scheduling, member support, and equipment oversight under senior supervision.