Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt Schedule: Full-time with flexibility across weekdays, weekends, and holidays to serve our members
Position Overview As General Manager, this is your club. You lead its culture, build the team that makes every guest feel welcome, and help people take the first step in their fitness journey. You make the decisions, own the results, and set the standard for what a Gold's Gym PNW club can be.
Core Values
Motivating: We inspire members and teammates to show up and push further than they thought they could.
Authentic: We're real with people, honest about what fits their goals, and never pushy.
Passionate: We love fitness, our clubs, and the community we build together.
Key Responsibilities Culture and Leadership
Set the standard for a Motivating, Authentic, and Passionate club culture and model it every day
Develop your co-leader as a true partner in running the club and a future General Manager
Run team meetings that share goals, promotions, and wins, and keep everyone informed and equipped
Recognize great work and celebrate team and member milestones
Membership Growth
Own the club's membership goals and build the plan to hit them each month
Lead by example on tours, guiding guests to the membership that fits their goals
Coach the team on lead follow-up, guest experience, and converting first visits into members
Drive retention so members stay engaged, upgrade, and keep coming back
Bring club promotions, events, and community partnerships to life
Team Development
Recruit, hire, and onboard a team that fits the culture
Train, coach, and hold the team accountable through observation, feedback, and leading by example
Build schedules that cover peak hours and stay within labor budget
Grow team members into the club's next leaders
Business Performance
Manage the club's revenue, labor, and expense goals and use the numbers to plan each week and month
Own your club's KPIs and present your results and plans to company leadership
Make sure every member interaction, in person, by phone, and by email, leaves them glad they're part of the gym
Keep the club clean, safe, and equipment-ready, and manage repairs and vendors
Ensure opening and closing procedures and company policies are followed
Qualifications
A leader who genuinely wants to help people better themselves through fitness.
2+ years managing a team of 10 or more, with a track record of developing people
3+ years in fitness, hospitality, restaurant, retail, or other service operations
Proven success hitting sales or revenue goals
Comfortable reading KPI and labor reports and turning them into action
Strong communicator, in writing and in person, and an even stronger listener
Comfortable with gym or POS software, email, and scheduling tools
Availability across weekdays, weekends, and holidays
High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree a plus
CPR/AED certification, which can be obtained after hire
Compensation and Benefits
$49,000 - $60,000 annually based on experience
Paid Time Off (PTO) after first 90 days of employment
Free membership at all Gold's Gym PNW clubs, including tanning and red-light therapy, plus a guest
Leadership development and room to grow within a multi-club organization
Work Environment You'll be on your feet for the entire shift and must be comfortable with that. You'll move through every area of the club, occasionally lifting, spotting, or demonstrating exercises. It's a busy gym: music, weights, and lots of people. Onsite only; relocation assistance is not provided.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Kirkland, WA
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$49,000–$60,000 Per Year
Skills
Budgetingunmatched
CPR Certificationunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Defibrillatorunmatched
Fitnessunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Musicunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Point of Sale (POS) Softwareunmatched
Restaurantunmatched
Retailunmatched
Salesunmatched
Team Buildingunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
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