General Manager - West Knoxville, TN

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop instructors and Studio Leads.

• Recruit and onboard new team members as needed.

• Provide consistent feedback and conduct regular performance conversations.

• Foster an engaging and accountable team culture.

• Identify and develop future leaders through coaching, mentorship, and succession planning.

Studio Operations & Member Experience

• Own daily studio operations.

• Ensure exceptional hospitality and client experience.

• Manage class & staffing schedules.

• Oversee day-to-day facility operations, ensuring the studio remains clean, safe, stocked, well-maintained, and consistently aligned with brand standards.

• Resolve client concerns promptly.

• Continuously evaluate and improve operational processes to increase efficiency and consistency.

Sales & Business Performance

• Own studio performance across memberships, utilization, retention, payroll, revenue, and expenses.

• Analyze KPIs and implement action plans.

• Develop and execute strategies to improve member retention, utilization, referrals, and recurring revenue.

• Coach team members on consultative selling, membership upgrades, renewals, and client retention.

Community Engagement

• Build relationships within the local community.

• Develop ongoing community partnerships that drive awareness, referrals, member engagement, and long-term growth.

• Support social media and community partnerships.

• Represent JETSET as a brand ambassador.

Financial & Business Partnership

• Monitor financial performance.

• Provide regular business updates to ownership.

• Recommend operational improvements.

• Ensure accountability for profitability, payroll management, expense control, and overall studio performance.

SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE

You’ll be successful in this role if you:

• Are energized by growing memberships and creating an experience that keeps clients engaged and coming back.

• Enjoy coaching, motivating, and developing a high-performing team.

• Take genuine pride in delivering exceptional hospitality and creating a welcoming client experience.

• Are results-driven and comfortable taking ownership of financial and operational performance.

• Value consistency, efficiency, and attention to detail in maintaining a polished, brand-aligned studio.

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

As JETSET continues to expand, General Managers may have opportunities to mentor new leaders, support new studio openings, oversee multiple studios, and advance into multi-unit leadership roles.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 3+ years of operations or general management experience, ideally in boutique fitness, hospitality, or a luxury membership-model consumer service environment

• Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams - ideally across multiple locations or in a pre-opening context

• Demonstrated self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit - you take initiative, solve problems proactively, and thrive in environments where the playbook is still being written

• Strong sales instincts with experience driving revenue targets and coaching others to do the same

• Highly analytical - comfortable building reports, interpreting data, and making decisions backed by metrics

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities without losing momentum or attention to detail

• Outstanding communicator who genuinely connects with people and makes every client and team member feel seen and valued

• Hands-on experience in a fitness instruction or coaching capacity is strongly preferred

• Passion for community building and an understanding of the local wellness, fitness, and hospitality community is strongly preferred.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to commit to travel for a 5-day instructor training at one of our Regional Training & Support Centers

• Ability to stand and move throughout the studio for extended periods.

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

• Flexible availability, including the ability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Complimentary or discounted JETSET Pilates classes

• Professional development opportunities

*Additional benefits-including health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks-may be offered depending on the studio location