Experienced Studio Manager/Personal Trainer

Our Mission is ‘to improve the quality of life of our clients by adding strength’

High intensity strength training is the most important form of training for overall health and wellness. This includes resilience, cognitive function and mental focus. We add strength so you can get the most out of your life.

About the company

The fit20 Head Office is located in the Netherlands where it has operated since 2009 as a franchise company. In the years since then, a further 150+ studios have opened in the Netherlands, Belgium, UK, USA, Germany, France, Sweden, Morocco, Curacao and Qatar.

fit20 opened up a "Flagship Studio" on the North Shore of Auckland in Rosedale in May 2018. From here additional studios will be opened throughout the rest of New Zealand. 

fit20 is all about improving the quality of life for their clients. We wish for everyone to live a vibrant and fulfilling life and we believe good health and fitness is a vital key to doing that.

fit20 offers an effective and efficient personal training basis for a robust health and fitness level, in just 20 minutes a week.

Our fundamental values of Personal Attention, Realising Potential, Learning is Everything, and Sharing Success are at the very core of the company.

The atmosphere in a fit20 studio is characterised by silence, quality and attention. There is no distraction of music or other people. Everything is designed to ensure that the training minutes are optimally used and the Personal Trainer's attention is exclusively focused on the client. Our aim is to accompany our clients to achieve their top performance and give an effective stimulus to their health.

About the role

The fit20 Studio Manager is responsible for the smooth running of the studio. You will supervise and manage the personal trainers, while also delivering the training yourself to clients. You look after lead generation and client retention and actively network to grow the studio membership. You will report to the fit20 management and discuss weekly and monthly goals for the studio. You will manage the studio systems and processes. You will plan and manage regular team and one on one meetings. You ensure the studio is well maintained and actively participate on social media channels. You build good relationships with the clients and actively drive a fit20 community culture

You love working on a personal level with the clients and are passionate about High Intensity Training and helping people to improve their health and fitness. You have great people, sales and networking skills. You will initially work in a small team. Location of the studio will be in Rosedale, Auckland. 

The candidate will receive education and training from the fit20 Franchiser to ensure that they start out with the appropriate level of professional knowledge and expertise in the fit20 training method, including both its theory and its practice. From then on the candidate will be required to keep current with all new developments in the fit20 programmes as they occur. 

Ideally you will have the following

• Academic (Bachelor) sports and or medical related education (physiotherapist, sports physiotherapist, manual therapist, movement scientist)
• Have a REPS recognised qualification in Personal Training
• Have a current first aid certificate
• Natural and emphatic leadership; likeable, relationship building comes naturally
• A fluent and friendly communicator and an effective listener
• Has a broad scope of interest in people's well being
• The ability to inspire others to commit to and diligently follow the fit20 technique
• Can easily read, understand and communicate medical studies and the HIT to other parties
• Demonstrate a high level of initiative & a high standard of personal presentation
• Demonstrate a proven ability to ensure customer retention
• Continually improve the clients' studio experience and contributing to this CULTURE within the team.
• Ensure the studio is impeccably maintained
• Build strong and long lasting relationships with our members
• Build a family culture within the studio
• Be passionate about helping others achieve their fitness goals
• Have good time management skills and be able to demonstrate self management
• The ability to work in a team and assist with the daily duties of operating the studio
• Looking for a new and exciting opportunity in a fast growing company
• Commitment to the fit20 technique; an active desire to contribute to our mission and core values
• Commitment to creating a positive & fun culture that will influence your team and customers to fulfil and enhance their lives.

What is in it for you?

• Being part of a programme that is founded in science and significantly improves health and well-being.
• Contributing to an innovative, fast growing, highly successful international company.
• Professional development and career opportunities
• Potential to grow towards studio ownership
• Supportive company culture and Master Franchiser
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
• Encouragement in the fields of both personal and professional development.