Position Overview
Location: Tampa, FL--Downtown
Company: Gold’s Gym
Position Type: Full-Time

Are you passionate about fitness, leadership, and helping others reach their full potential? Gold’s Gym is seeking motivated and ambitious individuals to join our Manager-in-Training (MIT) Program — a hands-on, structured development pathway designed to prepare you for promotion into a Management role. The opportunity for advancement into a club management role could be either in a local location or alternate location within the state of Florida within the owner's franchise territory. 

This immersive program combines on-the-job training, leadership coaching, and real-world experience across all areas of gym operations. You’ll learn what it takes to lead a high-performing fitness facility — from sales and operations to member engagement and team leadership.

Program Overview
*Learn the core responsibilities of the gym manager role
*Shadow the General Manager and department heads in sales, training, and operations
*Master the Gold’s Gym mission, customer experience standards, and in club wellness programs
*Train on POS, CRM, payroll, and reporting systems
*Master and train staff on company SOPs, compliance, and HR policies
*Learn how the gym drives revenue through memberships, promotions, and retail sales
*Track KPIs: lead conversion, walk-ins, and membership mix
*Participate in sales meetings and role-play objection handling
*Under GM Supervision, manage day-to-day club operations including opening/closing, scheduling, and safety
*Coordinate with vendors, manage inventory, and support events
*Lead by example to ensure smooth, efficient facility management
*Learn to recruit, train, and manage staff
*Build team schedules and monitor labor costs
*Conduct performance reviews and handle member/staff conflicts professionally
*Develop retention strategies and manage member relations
*Participate in community outreach and corporate wellness events
*Support gym marketing and engagement campaigns
*Learn financial fundamentals: P&L management, budgeting, and forecasting
*Reach the milestone of running the gym independently with minimal GM oversight
*Present a 90-day action plan for operations and growth

Ongoing Development
*Weekly one-on-one coaching with the General Manager
*Monthly progress reviews and professional development support
*Opportunities for cross-training with the corporate team
*Access to leadership, sales, and Gold’s Gym certification programs

We Offer
*Competitive pay--$40,000-50,000 based on experience 
*Training programs
*Employee discounts and perks 
*Promotion opportunities 
*Fitness-minded workplace culture 
*Plus, additional perks!

Qualifications
*1-3 Years management experience of an organization or team within an organization--wellness, retail, hospitality or fitness environment preferred
*High school diploma, college experience and/or degree a plus
*Ability to thrive in sometimes hectic environments
*Strong interest in fitness, wellness, and leadership
*Prior experience in sales, customer service, or fitness preferred
*Excellent communication and organizational skills
*Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced, team-driven environment
*Flexible schedule, this is a full time role and will require some nights and weekends 
*Willingness to relocate to another gym location 
*Authorized to work in the US and pass a background check

What started out in 1965 as a small gym in Venice Beach, California has since become the most well-known and traditional fitness company in the world -- Gold's Gym. Over the last 55 years, Gold's Gym has developed into a global brand with over 600 locations spanning 6 continents. Bodybuilding greats such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno and Franco Columbu worked out at the original Gold's Gym, which went on to become the most legendary gym in the world. In the fitness industry, the brand enjoys cult status and universal appeal with 96% aided brand awareness. 

 

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