Studio Leader

Job summary

The Studio Leader manages 2-4 in-center fitness businesses, overseeing team performance, budgets, and daily operations. They are responsible for scouting and developing talent, building community engagement, and teaching classes to ensure high-quality program delivery.

Job details

Position Summary This individual is the business owner of 2-4 in-center businesses (Studio, Cycle, Yoga, and/or Signature Group Training) and manages the applicable teams of performers and coaches. This individual should exemplify the skills of finding, retaining, and developing best in class performers and coaches, managing department goals and budgets, delivering best “branded” programs, driving and contributing to overall club performance, and building communities. Job Duties and Responsibilities Scouts talent, owns candidate interviews, and manages the onboarding of new hires by assisting with new hire task completion Provides team of direct reports with timely and clear support and performance management, including by explaining and enforcing company policies, protocols, and expectations, providing timely and clear feedback regarding performance and short and long-term development opportunities and strengths, and identifying and sharing tools to help them improve performance as needed Optimizes effectiveness of cross functional teams, including by working with other club and company leaders on club-specific and company initiatives and business goals, and by identifying and reinforcing common goals across in-center businesses and company offerings Develops positive relationships with members, team members, and direct reports while building communities Optimizes and manages the working schedules of direct reports, and the class schedules of club Studio, Cycle, Yoga, and/or Signature Group Training offerings Stays up-to-date on market and related industry developments and best practices Manages a budget, and delivers on company and club-specific business goals, including those related to target participation expectations, schedule optimization, and performance goals Teaches 4 classes/week in order to assess and modify Life Time’s class offerings and schedules as needed, observe industry and market updates, obtain and act on member feedback, and deliver department results at or above Life Time's expectations. ​ Position Requirements National Group Fitness and/or Yoga Certification Fitness and Nutrition Certification 2 or more years of leadership or managerial work Proven successful collaboration with team members Proven background in building high performing teams, with the ability to mentor and cultivate the career path of team members Familiar with managing a budget and staff and offering schedules ​ Benefits All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time: A fully subsidized membership Discounts on Life Time products and services Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company discretionary match Training and professional development Paid time off where required by law Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including: Extended Healthcare coverage Life insurance Adoption assistance Pay This is a salaried position starting at $69,000.00 and pays up to $95,000.00, based on experience and qualifications. In addition, this role is eligible for bonuses based on performance metrics. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please let us know of any accommodations needed to meet your accessibility needs during the recruitment process. Any accommodation information will be treated as confidential and only used for the purpose of enabling you to have an accessible candidate experience Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications. Life Time may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select candidates for this position.

What you’ll do

The Studio Leader manages 2-4 in-center fitness businesses, overseeing team performance, budgets, and daily operations. They are responsible for scouting and developing talent, building community engagement, and teaching classes to ensure high-quality program delivery.

Requirements

Candidates must hold National Group Fitness or Yoga certifications and possess Fitness and Nutrition credentials. A minimum of two years of leadership experience and a proven track record in team management and budget oversight are required.

Benefits

• Subsidized membership • Discounts on products and services • Registered Retirement Savings Plan • Training and professional development • Paid time off • Extended Healthcare coverage • Life insurance • Adoption assistance

Listed skills

• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred
• Onboarding · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Team leadership
• Performance management
• Budget management
• Talent scouting
• Onboarding
• Community building
• Group fitness instruction
• Strategic planning
• Staff scheduling
• Conflict resolution
• Mentoring
• Business development
• Customer relationship management
• Market analysis
• Business Metrics
• Nutrition Certification
• Time Off Management
• Artificial Intelligence
• Discounts And Allowances
• Performance Management
• Leadership
• Performance Metric
• Yoga Certification

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Management & Leadership
• Retail
• Customer Service & Support
• Studio Lead
• Fitness Center Manager
• Sports, Recreation and Cultural Centre Managers
• Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
• Personal Service Managers, All Other