Fitness Manager; Leesburg, FL

Fitness Manager (20 hours per week) – Leesburg, FL

National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) is looking for a Fitness Center Manager for a retirement community client in Leesburg, FL.

This position is a 20‑hour per week fitness manager, anticipated to grow to 40 hours in 2026. The Manager uses specialized educational experience and training combined with independent judgment to ensure quality in all areas of the Fitness Center, including but not limited to exercise program design, fitness testing, customer service, group exercise on land and in water, and other Fitness Center and/or departmental initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in a health‑related field from a four‑year college/university
• Relevant job experience
• Ability to teach basic group fitness
• Ability to safely and accurately prescribe exercise for older adults using ACSM guidelines
• ACSM Health/Fitness Specialist Certification preferred; other industry‑related certifications (CPT, CSCS, etc.) acknowledged
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification
• May, at any time, be required to submit to and successfully pass a thorough background check and/or drug screen

• Facilitates the development of facility programs, initiatives, goals, and objectives; creates and implements action plans; initiates new programs to stimulate participation.
• Supervises Coverage Specialists and onsite contractors (where applicable).
• Maintains a positive, service‑oriented relationship with client contact and establishes a professional rapport with members.
• Creates budget and monitors expenses against determined budget.
• Demonstrates consistent attention to detail and organizational skill, manages competing demands.
• Coordinates and oversees all aspects of Fitness Center membership, including evaluation of health forms, orientation protocols, member tracking, and renewals.
• Assesses health status of members ranging from apparently healthy to high risk, to provide exercise and wellness counsel/recommendations unique to each individual.
• Performs weekly/monthly/annual reporting and documentation responsibilities such as monthly reports, monthly hours, injury reports, etc.
• Manages Quality Assurance program; establishes and maintains facility‑specific quality standards.
• Supervises Group Fitness Instructors and the group exercise program; adjusts classes/schedule as needed.
• Teaches group exercise classes onsite; provides activities to meet fitness levels of participants; adheres to safety guidelines; keeps classes inviting, challenging, and popular.
• Supervises preventive maintenance and repair of exercise equipment; ensures facility cleanliness.
• Speaks effectively before groups of customers or employees of client organization.
• Writes clearly and informatively, varying writing style to meet audience needs.
• Communicates frequently with Assistant Director regarding programming, management questions, and other topics as appropriate.
• Demonstrates work ethic, ingenuity, customer care, and attention to detail.
• Maintains familiarity with and abides by the policies stated in the NIFS Employee Handbook and performs other duties as assigned.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Other

Wellness and Fitness Services