Fitness Studio Manager

Facility leader

New Location Opening | Commack, NY

Lapine Fitness Studio

Lapine Fitness Studio (LFS) is opening a brand-new location on Long Island and entering an exciting phase of expansion. We’re hiring a Facility leader to lead this new studio from day one and help build the foundation for future LFS locations.

This is a ground-floor leadership opportunity for someone who wants to help open, build, and scale a gym - not just manage an existing one. You’ll play a critical role in shaping the team, culture, systems, and member experience as this location launches and grows.

If you’re excited by ownership, growth and building something from the ground up, this role was designed for you.

This is a full time, salaried position with health benefits and paid time off.

About Lapine Fitness Studio

Lapine Fitness Studio is a premium small group personal training studio built on:

• Exceptional coaching
• 6-star member experience
• Strong community and accountability
• High standards and long-term results

The Opportunity

As Facility Leader of our Commack location, you will:

• Be part of the founding leadership team for a new studio
• Build and lead the coaching staff
• Own studio performance across sales, retention, and experience
• Work directly with ownership to refine systems that scale across locations
• Play a long-term role in a growing fitness brand with clear expansion plans

Core Responsibilities

Coaching (Approx. 15–20 sessions/week)

• Deliver high-quality small group personal training sessions consistent with LFS training principles.

Team Management & Development

• Conduct weekly 1:1 meetings with each coach to review performance, identify growth areas, and align on goals.
• Host weekly team meetings to review key updates, celebrate wins, and ensure alignment across the coaching staff.
• Perform weekly session audits to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to LFS standards.
• Be a culture carrier - model professionalism, care, and leadership in every interaction.
• Continue to develop as a coach through professional development opportunities, workshops, and mentorship.
• Oversee and evolve all training programming, ensuring it remains progressive, effective, and aligned with our training philosophy

Leadership & Strategy

• Attend and contribute to weekly “level 10” meetings - reviewing KPIS, quarterly projects, weekly todos, issues and opportunities
• Strengthen community engagement, support member retention, uphold high-quality sessions, and foster a strong team culture.
• Ownership of KPIs, develop and execute quarterly projects and studio growth initiatives.
• Maintain accountability for studio cleanliness, organization, and operational standards.
• Maintain alignment between LFS’s mission, core values, and operational execution.

Sales & Marketing

• Follow up with new leads daily to maximize conversion opportunities.
• Conduct sales calls with prospective members and ensure a smooth transition into the onboarding process.
• Track and report lead metrics, conversion rates, and member onboarding outcomes.
• Collaborate with leadership on studio promotions, events, and community partnerships to support lead flow.

Hiring

• Support the recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of new coaches and front-line staff.
• Lead onboarding and training systems to ensure smooth integration into LFS culture and operations.
• Identify internal growth and leadership opportunities for team members.
• Maintain an updated talent pipeline and proactively seek high-quality candidates to support growth.
• Conduct periodic performance reviews to assess development, contribution, and cultural alignment

Financial Oversight

• Monitor key financial metrics including:
• Monthly revenue, expenses, and profit margins
• Payroll percentages and coach utilization
• Sales performance and member churn
• Review monthly P&L reports with ownership, identifying trends and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure efficient staff scheduling to balance service coverage and labor costs.
• Support planning and execution of annual budget, quarterly financial reviews, and
• cost-saving initiatives.

These responsibilities are not exhaustive and may evolve based on the needs of the business.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven leadership experience (2+ years in fitness management, operations, or sales-driven roles)
• Strong sales and communication skills
• Experience in the fitness industry
• Experience coaching small group personal training a plus
• High level of organization and follow-through
• Ownership mindset—comfortable making decisions and being accountable for results
• Energy, professionalism, and genuine care for people
• Excitement about building something new from the ground up

Why Join Lapine Fitness Studio?

• Ground-Floor Leadership Role: Be a key leader in a brand-new studio
• Expansion Opportunity: Grow with a fitness brand opening new locations
• Real Impact: Shape the culture, systems, and success of a new gym
• Direct Access to Ownership: Collaborate on strategy, growth, and innovation
• Strong Team Culture: High standards, real support, and shared wins

Position Details

• Location: Commack, NY
• Hours: Full-time, in-person
• Compensation: $60,000–$90,000 annually

Interested? Email [email protected] wiht the subject line "Facility Leader" with a 3 minute video on why you would be a great candidate for the role!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person