Gym Fitness Manager made a median salary around $95,935 in March, 2025.
The best-paid 25 percent made $110,912 probably that year, while the lowest-paid 25 percent made around $83,392.
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The states and districts that pay Gym Fitness Manager the highest salary are District of Columbia (around $113,954)
, California (around $112,931), New Jersey (around $112,214), Alaska (around $111,497), and Massachusetts (around $111,395).
Responsible for managing the daily operations of a fitness center. Develops and oversees fitness and wellness programs. Assists in the creation and implementation of member participation and recruitment plans. Designs and distributes promotional material for the facility. Ensures that all participants are properly trained on the use of the facility's exercise equipment. Responsible for making sure that the exercise area and equipment are safe and clean. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
Supervises the team responsible for fitness and wellness programs at a facility. Organizes, schedules, and instructs exercise classes and/or one-on-one training sessions for all fitness levels. Ensures that all participants are properly trained on the use of the facility's exercise equipment. Responsible for making sure that the exercise area and equipment are safe and clean. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. Typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision.