General Manager (Columbia)

Life Time Inc.

Columbia, MD 21044

United States

Posted July 1, 2025

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Management

Valid until July 31, 2025

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Job Description

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Position Summary
Life Time champions a healthy and happy life for its members. As the nations only Healthy Way of Life brand, Life Time delivers an unmatched athletic resort experience and provides a comprehensive healthy living, healthy aging and healthy entertainment experience that goes well beyond fitness to encompass the entire spectrum of daily life for individuals, couples and families of all ages. We operate over 110 fitness centers around the United States and Canada, most of which operate 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Our innovative programs, world-class training, nutrition and holistic approach to wellness helps others towards a healthy way of life by engaging their areas of interest and helping them discover new ones. Join our team and showcase your leadership skills in our fast-paced health and fitness careers.

Position Summary
Life Time champions a healthy and happy life for its members. As the nations only Healthy Way of Life brand, Life Time delivers an unmatched athletic resort experience and provides a comprehensive healthy living, healthy aging and healthy entertainment experience that goes well beyond fitness to encompass the entire spectrum of daily life for individuals, couples and families of all ages. We operate over 110 fitness centers around the United States and Canada, most of which operate 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Our innovative programs, world-class training, nutrition and holistic approach to wellness helps others towards a healthy way of life by engaging their areas of interest and helping them discover new ones. Join our team and showcase your leadership skills in our fast-paced health and fitness careers.
The General Manager in Training position is a high-profile leadership position. As aGMin Training, you will partner with the club's current General Manager or Senior General Manager to help with the clubs overall direction, coordination, operation, and success. You will ensure the club meets financial goals, whileprovidingremarkable leadership inthe areasof customer service, team member relations, sales, in-center business performance, and member participation.
You will enroll in the General Manager Certification and complete the required trainings provided by Life Time Education. In addition, you will complete on the job training provided by the club's General Manager and Area Director. This includes giving daily support to a team of 150-300 team members and offering ongoing leadership, motivation, and development.You will cast, coach,communicateand hold Department Managers responsible for TheLife TimeWay expectations. You will act as the club ambassador to give each member an unforgettable experience.
Job Duties And Responsibilities

Attends required General Manager Certification trainings and presents on the business plan
Performs daily walk-through inspections to ensure that all areas of the club are clean, neat, organized, and like new
Studies Net Satisfaction Scores to ensure the best member experience
Monitors budgets and forecasts revenue and expenses for each department monthly/quarterly/annually
Monitors supplies, payroll, cost of goods, and expenses for each department monthly/quarterly/annually
Mentors Department Managers to ensure continuous growth through training, developing, assessing performance, and providing feedback
Co-facilitates Weekly Department Manager Meetings.
Participates in a quarterly club assessment in partnership with the General Manager and Area Director
Authorizes new hires, promotions, employee status changes, and terminations with the Department Managers
Guides and executes monthly Manager on Duty program

Position Requirements

HS Graduate or Equivalent
3 years of experience in the fitness, hospitality or retail industry
2 years of management experience
Understanding of computer software such as Microsoft Excel and Word
Excellent interviewing techniques
Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, climb and raise up to 50 pounds
CPR and AED Certified

Preferred Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related field

Pay
This is a salaried position starting at $94,000.00 and pays up to $141,000.00, based on experience and qualifications. In addition, this role is eligible for bonuses and commission pay based on performance metrics. This position is also eligible for class pay.
Benefits
All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:

A fully subsidized membership
Discounts on Life Time products and services
401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
Training and professional development
Paid sick leave where required by law

Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Short term and long term disability insurance
Life insurance
Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
Parental leave and adoption assistance
Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold

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.