Manager - Facility (Adult Fitness Center)

Work Schedule: Full-time; Non-standard hours, including evenings and weekends are required.

JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Executive Director, the Facility Manager oversees the operations, staffing, maintenance, and programming of the Fitness Center. This role ensures facilities are clean, safe, and efficiently managed while delivering high-quality fitness programs and classes. The Facility Manager supervises staff, manages equipment, oversees contracted fitness instructors and personal trainers, and coordinates maintenance for all assigned facilities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position supervises staff in the Adult Fitness Center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Hires, trains, schedules, evaluates, and manages staff to ensure smooth facility operations.
2. Conducts ongoing safety and operational training for staff.
3. Inspects and maintains facilities, fitness equipment, and custodial services.
4. Oversees procurement and inventory of fitness and facility supplies.
5. Independently develops, schedules, and manages fitness programs and classes.
6. Supervises contracted fitness instructors and personal trainers.
7. Monitors program participation and adjusts offerings to meet community needs.
8. Ensures high-quality customer service and maintains a visible presence to support patrons and staff.
9. Maintains accurate financial, membership, and program records.
10. Oversees membership software and approves staff overtime as necessary.
11. Performs general administrative duties including invoice processing, procurement, and budget monitoring.

All positions at the City of Orange Beach have the job responsibilities below:

1. Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.
2. Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
3. Provides responsible, appropriate, and satisfactory leadership within the City.
4. Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of the position.
5. Attends all department meetings, City meetings, and professional development activities.
6. Becomes thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies.
7. Complies with City wide and departmental policies, as well as state and federal laws.
8. Ensures the positive promotion of the City.
9. Is prompt and punctual in reporting for work, meetings, etc.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Working knowledge of facility operations, equipment maintenance, and safety standards.
2. Strong leadership and staff management skills.
3. Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
4. Ability to interpret and enforce City and departmental policies.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions, duties and responsibilities of the job may be considered.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Associate or Technical degree in a related field OR equivalent recent relevant full-time work experience (one year of full-time recent relevant work experience for every one year of college).
2. Two years relevant experience.
3. Experience developing and managing fitness programs.
4. Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
5. Willingness to attend professional development workshops or conferences.
6. Current and valid Driver’s License.
7. Current American Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification (or ability to obtain; training provided).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
2. Five (5) years customer service or facility management experience.
3. Supervisory experience.
4. Experience managing fitness programs and staff.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Work is primarily sedentary but includes walking, standing, bending, and carrying light items. Work occurs in office and facility settings with typical office risks. Safe practices are required with equipment, fire regulations, and traffic precautions. Workspaces are adequately lit, heated, and ventilated.