Job Purpose
To lead and manage the fitness department by delivering high-quality personal and group training programs. Candidate must have prior experience working in UFC Gym or a comparable high-performance, combat-sport-integrated fitness environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Supervise, mentor, and support a team of personal and general fitness trainers.
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Design and oversee comprehensive training programs tailored to various fitness levels.
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Recruit and develop fitness staff with functional and combat-performance backgrounds.
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Ensure seamless collaboration between fitness and MMA/martial arts departments.
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Manage staff schedules, class timetables, and ensure adherence to programming.
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Track and report KPIs related to trainers, client retention, and program success.
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Submit regular performance reports to upper management.
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Maintain a clean, safe, and motivating training environment.
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Support marketing efforts by providing expert input and fitness-related content.
Required Qualifications
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Minimum 3 years of experience managing a fitness team in UFC Gym or a similar elite environment.
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Certified personal trainer (NASM, ACE, ISSA, or equivalent).
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Deep understanding of performance training, functional fitness, and MMA-specific conditioning.
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Strong leadership and organizational skills.
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Tech-savvy and capable of using gym CRM and scheduling platforms.
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Willingness to participate in hands-on training when needed.