General Manager Personal Training Studio up to 60,000.00 + Benefits
Charlottesville, VA
Full Time
Experienced
NOW HIRING: General Manager for Top-Ranked Personal Training Studio in Charlottesville up to $60,000.00 OR MORE PLUS BENEFITS
YOUR COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off / Vacation
Discounts on retail
Complimentary studio access and workouts
Cohesive environment and room for growth
Consistent bonus structure and growth incentives
WE HAVE BEEN CHANGING LIVES IN CHARLOTTESVILLE SINCE 2002.
As one of Charlottesville’s longest-standing fitness facilities, Bill Burnett’s Success Studio seeks positive, motivated individuals to join this growth-minded and goal-oriented team.
This is a leadership role for someone who is not only passionate about fitness, but also ready to take ownership of a studio environment, lead a team, and directly impact client transformation.
The ideal candidate is someone ready and eager to showcase their skills while growing as a fitness professional in a fast-paced environment where hard work, service, and enjoyment of the process go hand in hand.
This is a Full-Time leadership opportunity.
COMPENSATION: Up to $60,000.00 or more per year
THE IDEAL MATCH FOR OUR TEAM: The Studio Manager plays a critical role in ensuring Success Studio meets and exceeds member expectations.
This individual must:
Bring a positive, high-energy presence
Lead by example in both coaching and professionalism
Naturally motivate clients and staff
Take ownership of outcomes and follow through consistently
Uphold a five-star standard of customer service at all times
This is both a leadership and hands-on training role.
PERSONAL TRAINING SIMPLIFIED
Personal Trainers at Success Studio work with clients in three formats:
One-on-one training sessions
Semi-private training sessions (up to 4 clients)
Group training sessions (up to 10 clients)
The Studio Manager is expected to actively train clients and maintain presence on the floor while also leading studio operations and staff performance.
POSITION OVERVIEW (HYBRID GENERAL MANAGER/PERSONAL TRAINER ROLE)
This role combines:
Personal training
Studio management
Staff leadership
Sales and business operations
You will:
Train clients and lead by example on the floor
Oversee staff performance and accountability
Drive revenue growth and client retention
Maintain studio operations and standards
Ensure consistent execution of systems and client experience
You are responsible for both training excellence and business performance.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Revenue Growth & Sales
Drive 7–10% year-over-year revenue growth
Own monthly sales targets and lead conversion
Conduct or oversee 5+ new client assessments weekly
Maintain strong follow-up and closing systems
Client Retention & Experience
Maintain 2–3% or lower monthly attrition
Ensure strong onboarding and engagement systems
Resolve client issues quickly and professionally
Deliver a consistent five-star experience
Training Floor Leadership
Train clients and lead by example daily
Maintain coaching quality standards across staff
Step in to maintain session quality when needed
Cover sessions during staffing gaps
Staff Leadership & Development
Lead, coach, and hold staff accountable
Conduct weekly check-ins and monthly 1:1 meetings
Support hiring, onboarding, and development
Address performance issues directly and professionally
Build a strong, high-performance team culture
Operations & Studio Management
Maintain clean, organized, professional facility standards
Oversee scheduling and coverage
Ensure smooth daily operations and systems execution
Identify facility needs proactively (30+ days in advance)
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Fitness Studio Manager or Personal Training Manager experience
Personal Training experience (1+ year)
Membership sales and client retention experience
Functional Movement Screening experience (FMS)
Strong communication and organizational skills
Computer literacy and tech comfort
Social media awareness
Evening and weekend availability
CERTIFICATIONS:
NASM CPT, ACSM CPT or equivalent preferred
CPR/AED required (renewal support available)
Additional certifications a plus (TRX, NSCA, ISSA, ACE, CSCS, Nutrition, Group Fitness etc.)
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