Assistant Manager
Build a Career. Build a Community. Build Something Different.
At Evolve Strength, we don't just operate gyms. We build world-class fitness communities where members, practitioners, and staff thrive together.
We're looking for an Assistant Manager who leads from the front, takes ownership, and is passionate about creating an exceptional experience every single day. This role is ideal for someone who wants to develop into a General Manager and eventually a corporate leader within one of Canada's fastest-growing premium fitness brands.
What You'll Do
As Assistant Manager, you'll work alongside the General Manager to ensure every aspect of the facility operates at the highest standard. You will help lead the team, support operational excellence, and create an environment where both members and tenants love coming to work and train.
Your responsibilities include:
- Assist in recruiting, onboarding, coaching, and developing an exceptional front-end team.
- Lead by example and help create a positive, high-performance culture built around accountability, professionalism, and hospitality.
- Deliver an outstanding member experience by resolving concerns quickly and creating memorable interactions.
- Support our practitioners and tenants to ensure they receive exceptional service and operational support.
- Help oversee the daily operations of a premium fitness facility, ensuring cleanliness, presentation, safety, and equipment standards are consistently exceeded.
- Support scheduling, staffing, and daily operational priorities.
- Ensure company policies, procedures, and brand standards are consistently followed.
- Act as an ambassador for the Evolve Strength brand both inside and outside the facility.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and member experience.
- Learn directly from Evolve's corporate leadership team through ongoing coaching, mentorship, and professional development.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Passion for strength training, health, and fitness.
- Minimum 1 year of leadership or management experience.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Proven ability to coach, motivate, and develop team members.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Preferred Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in business, kinesiology, recreation, or a related field.
- Previous management experience within the fitness, hospitality, or service industry.
- Knowledge of personal training, physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage therapy, athletic therapy, or other allied health professions.
- Experience working with performance metrics and operational systems.
What Makes You Successful
You are someone who:
- Leads by example.
- Takes ownership instead of waiting for direction.
- Thrives in fast-paced environments.
- Holds yourself and others accountable.
- Builds relationships easily with members, tenants, and staff.
- Notices the small details that create an exceptional experience.
- Wants to grow into a General Manager and beyond.
Why Evolve Strength?
Evolve Strength is redefining what a fitness facility can be.
Our facilities combine premium strength training, allied health professionals, recovery services, and wellness businesses under one roof to create one of the most unique fitness ecosystems in Canada.
As we continue expanding across the country, we're committed to developing leaders from within. Many of tomorrow's General Managers and corporate leaders will come from today's Assistant Managers.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Complimentary multi-location Evolve Strength membership
- Complimentary access to corporate events, seminars, and educational workshops
- Ongoing leadership development and mentorship
- Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
- Work alongside a passionate team dedicated to raising the standard of the fitness industry
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00-$23.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
