Vice President - General Manager

Fitt
Redwood Shores; Portland, US
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level leaders with 10+ years in active lifestyle or hospitality who thrive in fast-paced, customer-centric environments.

Best fit for

  • Seasoned operators who blend financial acumen with community-building in active lifestyle settings.
    — “Strong financial acumen with experience managing complex P&Ls
  • Multi-unit leaders from resorts or private clubs seeking a culture-focused role.
    — “leadership experience in active lifestyle, hospitality, fitness, resorts, private clubs
  • Operational executives who can align teams across fitness, F&B, and facilities.
    — “Lead all aspects of club and campus operations

Things to consider

  • Requires on-site leadership across multiple operational disciplines simultaneously.
    — “Lead cross-functional club operations including fitness, sports, food & beverage
  • West Coast locations may limit relocation flexibility for some candidates.
    — “premier West Coast active lifestyle company

How to stand out

  • Quantify revenue growth and member retention metrics from past roles.
    — “accountability for revenue growth, profitability, member satisfaction
  • Showcase specific examples of culture-building initiatives you've led.
    — “Champion our culture and ensure alignment with the company’s Code of Culture
  • Highlight cross-functional partnership experience with corporate teams.
    — “Partner cross-functionally with corporate leadership teams
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · CompanyLevel · Executive

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What success looks like

  • drive membership growth
  • ensure operational excellence
  • build high-performing teams
Typical background
10+ years of leadership experience in active lifestyle, hospitality, fitness, resorts, private clubs, or multi-unit operations

Skills & requirements

Required

LeadershipFinancial AcumenCustomer-centric Operations

Preferred

Sports And Wellness Industry Experience

Stack & domain

LeadershipCommunicationTeam ManagementActive LifestyleHospitalityFitnessResortsPrivate ClubsMulti-unit Operations

About the role

Original posting from Fitt via Ashby

Fitt Talent Partners is a specialized recruitment firm working with top health and wellness companies.

We’re filling this role for a client, a premier West Coast active lifestyle company, that blends resort-style amenities, family programming, and community into a single shared membership where members can do it all.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Vice President / General Manager serves as the senior leader for a campus or regional portfolio, responsible for delivering exceptional member experiences, operational excellence, team leadership, and financial performance. This role is critical in driving our sports, outdoor recreation, and active lifestyle-forward culture while building strong community engagement and maximizing long-term member loyalty.

The VP/GM leads cross-functional club operations including fitness, sports, food & beverage, aquatics, family programming, hospitality, facilities, and member engagement. This leader acts as both a strategic operator and culture builder, creating an environment where team members thrive and members feel deeply connected to our community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead all aspects of club and campus operations with accountability for revenue growth, profitability, member satisfaction, and team engagement.
  • Drive membership growth, retention, and utilization through elevated hospitality and programming experiences.
  • Ensure operational excellence across safety, cleanliness, service standards, and facilities management.
  • Build and develop high-performing leadership teams across operations, fitness, hospitality, and programming.
  • Champion our culture and ensure alignment with the company’s Code of Culture.
  • Partner cross-functionally with corporate leadership teams including operations, marketing, finance, people operations, and member experience.
  • Create a strong community presence through events, and member engagement initiatives.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

  • 10+ years of leadership experience in active lifestyle, hospitality, fitness, resorts, private clubs, or multi-unit operations.
  • Strong financial acumen with experience managing complex P&Ls.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
  • Proven success leading large operational teams in customer-centric environments.
  • Exceptional leadership presence with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop teams.
  • Passion for sports, outdoor recreation, active lifestyle, wellness, recreation, and community-building.

Source: Fitt careers (Ashby)

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