General Manager - Dartmouth Penhorn Plaza

Dartmouth, NS
On-site
Posted Oct 16, 2026
1 position

$65,000–$100,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The General Manager is responsible for overseeing all fitness facility operations and fostering a safe, inclusive club culture. They lead and mentor a team of employees to ensure members receive exceptional service while achieving their health and fitness goals.

Job details

GENERAL MANAGER Who is a General Manager? The General Manager is responsible for building a safe and inclusive Club culture to ensure the successful operation of their Club. You provide an exceptional Associate experience through coaching and mentorship, and in doing so you provide an exceptional Member experience, too. What will you be doing? Manage all functions of the fitness facility Mentoring and coaching employees to help them achieve their personal and career goals Leading a team of employees to successfully serve new and current members to assist them in achieving their health and fitness goals Responsible for handling member concerns with professionalism and care Ensuring the health & safety of your club, including upholding GoodLife’s commitment to the highest cleaning standards Working collaboratively with other teams in your club to build a positive group culture Act as an ambassador within your community, connecting with people of all backgrounds Do you have what it takes? Passion for helping others, and a commitment to personal health and fitness Proven success in leading, training and motivating diverse teams Previous management experience in the fitness industry is an asset Must have an owner’s mentality Ability to handle difficult conversations and receive feedback from others Experience with Operational budgeting and planning Ability to consistently live our Core Values of Caring, Happiness, Integrity, Peak Attitude, Passion, Personal Fitness and Trust Committed to contributing to a culture that celebrates diversity, equity & inclusion and values giving back to communities What's in it for you? Ongoing training and development to ensure a long and successful career path Career advancement opportunities Competitive Total Rewards Package FREE Fitness membership Fun and energetic atmosphere to come to every day! Compensation: It is expected that the selected candidate will start at a base salary of $65,000. This position is eligible for bonuses in addition to the base salary. The expected annual range of total compensation is $65,000 - $100,000 determined by performance, time in the position and variable compensation earned. This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion At GoodLife Fitness, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and members feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. We are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a manner that respects their dignity and that is equitable. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Recruitment Fraud Alert Many companies are experiencing an increase in recruitment fraud in the form of fake job postings on social media and career sites. Protect yourself: GoodLife Fitness, Fit4Less, canfitpro, and GoodLife Kids Foundation positions are posted to jobs.goodlifefitness.com and must be applied to via the secure portal on that site; Job offers or requests for banking information or your SIN will never be sent via email, phone, or text message; Please verify that the person you are communicating with has an @goodlifefitness.com, @fit4less.ca, @canfitpro.com, or @goodlifekids.com email address. If you currently work for us, Associates should only apply to positions on the Jobs Hub in Workday and all job offers, requests for banking information or your SIN should be completed when logged into Workday. We will never ask you to send this information via email, phone or text. Please verify that the person you are communicating with has an @goodlifefitness.com, @fit4less.ca, @canfitpro.com, or @goodlifekids.com email address.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates should have proven success in leading and motivating diverse teams, along with previous management experience in the fitness industry. An owner's mentality, strong operational budgeting skills, and a commitment to core values like integrity and passion are essential.