Fitness Manager Jobs
Fitness Manager jobs are open across commercial gyms, hospital wellness programs, corporate fitness centers, hotels, and universities, from assistant and floor manager to director level, with specializations in personal training oversight, group exercise programming, and member experience. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Fitness Manager / Head Trainer
Anytime Fitness of the Midwest is the #1 Anytime Fitness franchise group in the region, operating 12 locations with aggressive growth plans. We are seeking a highly motivated Fitness Sales Manager who is passionate about health, inspires others, and thrives in an entrepreneurial environment.
This role is perfect for a leader who loves coaching, sales, operations, and building a world-class training culture. You will take ownership of overall club performance—including training revenue, member engagement, staff development, and operational excellence.
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):Leadership & Operations
- Oversee the daily operations of the fitness department, ensuring the club delivers an exceptional member experience.
- Lead, train, mentor, and develop the training team; conduct orientations, ongoing development, and performance evaluations.
- Support cleanliness, equipment organization, safety standards, and overall club upkeep.
- Work cross-functionally across multiple locations to support training, sales, and operational success.
Availability:
- Must have flexible hour availability during the week & weekends
- Must be 18 years or older
- This is not a seasonal or temporary position
Training & Coaching Excellence
- Maintain high training standards and ensure AF Training methods are consistently delivered.
- Coach members of all fitness levels while demonstrating progressions, regressions, and safe form.
- Build strong relationships with members to improve retention and deliver meaningful results.
Sales & Business Growth
- Drive training and membership revenue through empathy-based sales conversations.
- Sell memberships, personal training, and additional services at point of sale.
- Implement creative and strategic marketing initiatives to attract new clients and retain current members.
- Partner closely with the Personal Training Team to support revenue goals and club profitability.
- Contribute entrepreneurial ideas that elevate the club, service offerings, and member experience.
Safety & Compliance
- Maintain current CPR/AED, First Aid, and accredited personal training certifications.
- Uphold all safety, operational, and brand standards.
What You Bring (Key Requirements):
- Nationally accredited Personal Training Certification (ACSM, ACE, NASM, NSCA)
- Current CPR/AED & First Aid Certification
- Strong sales skills with the ability to connect, empathize, and motivate members
- Proven leadership ability with experience coaching or managing teams
- High energy, outgoing personality, and genuine passion for helping others
- Excellent public speaking, communication, and coaching skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize, and hit performance targets
- Strong work ethic, integrity, honesty, and reliability
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the drive to grow a fitness business across multiple locations
- Ability to train all fitness levels (beginner to advanced)
Desired Experience (Nice to Have):
- Fitness industry experience
- Previous sales or membership experience
- High-energy, people-focused personality
- Strong motivation and competitive drive
Compensation
Competitive hourly rate + revenue bonus + sales commission
(High earning potential for top performers)
Our Core Values
- RESILIENCE – When challenges arise, we step up and take control.
- ENTHUSIASM – Everything great in fitness begins with genuine enthusiasm.
- ACCOUNTABILITY – We support our team and uphold client success.
- CARE & COURAGE – We coach with empathy, honesty, and heart.
- HUNGRY & HUMBLE – We aim high while always staying grounded and learning.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Personal training: 1 year (Preferred)
- Fitness sales: 1 year (Preferred)
- Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Personal Training (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Fitness Manager / Head Trainer
Anytime Fitness of the Midwest is the #1 Anytime Fitness franchise group in the region, operating 12 locations with aggressive growth plans. We are seeking a highly motivated Fitness Sales Manager who is passionate about health, inspires others, and thrives in an entrepreneurial environment.
This role is perfect for a leader who loves coaching, sales, operations, and building a world-class training culture. You will take ownership of overall club performance—including training revenue, member engagement, staff development, and operational excellence.
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):Leadership & Operations
- Oversee the daily operations of the fitness department, ensuring the club delivers an exceptional member experience.
- Lead, train, mentor, and develop the training team; conduct orientations, ongoing development, and performance evaluations.
- Support cleanliness, equipment organization, safety standards, and overall club upkeep.
- Work cross-functionally across multiple locations to support training, sales, and operational success.
Availability:
- Must have flexible hour availability during the week & weekends
- Must be 18 years or older
- This is not a seasonal or temporary position
Training & Coaching Excellence
- Maintain high training standards and ensure AF Training methods are consistently delivered.
- Coach members of all fitness levels while demonstrating progressions, regressions, and safe form.
- Build strong relationships with members to improve retention and deliver meaningful results.
Sales & Business Growth
- Drive training and membership revenue through empathy-based sales conversations.
- Sell memberships, personal training, and additional services at point of sale.
- Implement creative and strategic marketing initiatives to attract new clients and retain current members.
- Partner closely with the Personal Training Team to support revenue goals and club profitability.
- Contribute entrepreneurial ideas that elevate the club, service offerings, and member experience.
Safety & Compliance
- Maintain current CPR/AED, First Aid, and accredited personal training certifications.
- Uphold all safety, operational, and brand standards.
What You Bring (Key Requirements):
- Nationally accredited Personal Training Certification (ACSM, ACE, NASM, NSCA)
- Current CPR/AED & First Aid Certification
- Strong sales skills with the ability to connect, empathize, and motivate members
- Proven leadership ability with experience coaching or managing teams
- High energy, outgoing personality, and genuine passion for helping others
- Excellent public speaking, communication, and coaching skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize, and hit performance targets
- Strong work ethic, integrity, honesty, and reliability
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the drive to grow a fitness business across multiple locations
- Ability to train all fitness levels (beginner to advanced)
Desired Experience (Nice to Have):
- Fitness industry experience
- Previous sales or membership experience
- High-energy, people-focused personality
- Strong motivation and competitive drive
Compensation
Competitive hourly rate + revenue bonus + sales commission
(High earning potential for top performers)
Our Core Values
- RESILIENCE – When challenges arise, we step up and take control.
- ENTHUSIASM – Everything great in fitness begins with genuine enthusiasm.
- ACCOUNTABILITY – We support our team and uphold client success.
- CARE & COURAGE – We coach with empathy, honesty, and heart.
- HUNGRY & HUMBLE – We aim high while always staying grounded and learning.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Personal training: 1 year (Preferred)
- Fitness sales: 1 year (Preferred)
- Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Personal Training (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Planet Fitness54
- Anytime Fitness54
- D1 Training12
- UFC GYM11
- LA Fitness7
Top Industries Hiring
- Sports & Recreation
- Consumer Goods
- Retail
- Technology & Software
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in fitness manager jobs.
- Current personal training certification from NASM, ACE, ACSM, or an equivalent nationally recognized body
- Two or more years of supervisory or team-lead experience in a fitness or recreation setting
- Demonstrated ability to manage staff scheduling, performance reviews, and payroll records
- Experience selling or upselling membership plans and meeting monthly revenue targets
- CPR and AED certification current at time of hire
- Proficiency with gym management software for scheduling, billing, and member check-in
Tips for Your Fitness Manager Job Search
Lead your resume with certifications
Hiring managers scan for NASM, ACE, ACSM, or NSCA credentials before reading anything else. Put your certifications in a dedicated line directly under your name so they're impossible to miss before the first bullet.
Quantify member retention and revenue
Fitness manager roles are partly sales and operations jobs. Replace phrases like 'grew membership' with the actual retention percentage or revenue number your location hit under your watch, even if it's approximate.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists fitness manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target the right facility type intentionally
A boutique studio, a hospital wellness center, and a big-box gym want different things. Read each posting for language about clinical populations, group-ex programming, or membership sales and tailor your summary paragraph to mirror that exact language.
Prepare a staffing story for interviews
Almost every fitness manager interview includes a scenario question about scheduling, low-performing trainers, or staff turnover. Have a specific example ready that shows how you identified the problem, what you changed, and what the outcome was.
Negotiate schedule flexibility, not just pay
Fitness facilities run early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Before accepting an offer, confirm which shifts you'd actually own versus oversee, and get any agreed schedule in writing as part of your offer documentation.
Fitness Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most fitness managers?
Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, and D1 Training are hiring the most fitness managers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is highest at multi-location operators that need consistent management across facilities.
How many fitness manager jobs are remote?
About 12% of fitness manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are corporate wellness program management and digital fitness platform operations, where floor presence is not required daily.
How do you become a fitness manager?
Start by earning a personal training certification from an accredited body such as NASM, ACE, or ACSM, then accumulate floor experience as a trainer or lead instructor. Move into a supervisor or assistant manager role to build scheduling and staff oversight skills. Most employers want to see that progression before promoting someone into a full manager seat.
Can you get hired as a fitness manager without much experience?
Yes, some smaller studios and corporate wellness programs hire candidates with strong training credentials and customer service backgrounds even without formal management history. Framing any coaching, mentoring, or volunteer coordination you have done as evidence of leadership helps close that gap. Applying to assistant fitness manager or lead trainer roles first is a practical entry point.
What does the fitness manager interview process look like?
Most fitness manager interviews include a phone or video screen with HR, a facility tour and in-person interview with the general manager or regional director, and at least one scenario question about staff performance or a difficult member situation. Some employers add a practical component where you shadow a shift or walk through how you would run a team meeting.
Where can I find and apply to fitness manager jobs?
You can find and apply to fitness manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings for roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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