Senior Studio Manager Burleigh Heads

STRONG Pilates | Full time | Burleigh Heads

Attractive salary + Commission

ABOUT THE ROLE

STRONG combines Pilates, Strength and Cardio with innovative fitness technology and a community built around progress. Our low-impact, high-intensity classes deliver a distinctive training experience through expert coaching on our Rowformers and Bikeformers. As Senior Studio Manager at Burleigh, you’ll lead the team, build that community and help members get more from every session.

STRONG Burleigh has been Queensland’s top STRONG studio for four years running. This is your chance to lead a proven studio and make your mark on its next stage of growth. You will work directly with the Owners, lead the team and bring your ideas to life, with commission and a growth bonus that rewards your contribution. You will stay connected to the studio floor, teaching classes and building relationships with members.

Your core focus is studio performance, team leadership and an exceptional member experience. You will also contribute to local partnerships and events, working with our Southport and Robina Studio Managers on opportunities that benefit our Gold Coast studios.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

- Lead the day-to-day running of Burleigh, keeping the studio welcoming, well presented, safe and organised.
- Build strong relationships with members, respond to feedback and resolve concerns to support retention.
- Grow membership through consistent enquiry follow-up, trial conversions and confident sales conversations.
- Recruit, roster and develop the instructor and front-of-house team, creating a positive culture with clear expectations.
- Work with the Head Coach to maintain class quality and support instructor development.
- Keep member accounts, bookings and studio administration accurate and up to date.
- Use membership, sales, retention and class utilisation results to identify improvements and agree priorities with the Owners.




- Take responsibility for executing agreed marketing strategies and campaigns (from owners)
- Coordinating promotions and follow-up, and tracking results to drive enquiries, trial bookings and membership growth.
- Assist in developing local partnerships and member events that build awareness and engagement, in collaboration with the other Gold Coast studios.
- Bring ideas to the owners & follow through on agreed initiatives.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

- Experience managing a boutique fitness studio and or gym, with a track record of leading people and growing sales.
- A confident, approachable leadership style and the ability to coach a team, set expectations and follow through confidently.
- Strong sales and relationship skills, with confidence following up enquiries and helping prospective members commit.
- Some hands-on experience building local partnerships and organising or delivering events or community initiatives.
- Good organisation, initiative and confidence using booking systems, CRM tools and performance reports. Training on our systems is provided.
- A passion for fitness and member experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

- At least one of the following: Certificate III or IV in Fitness, a Pilates teaching certification or Lagree training.
- Current first aid and CPR.
- If you are not already a STRONG instructor, completion of STRONG Academy is required: 6 full days over two weekends.

WHAT WE OFFER

- Attractive salary plus commission and growth bonus.
- STRONG staff membership across all studios, plus ongoing training and development.
- Admin support from automation systems and virtual assistants.
- The opportunity to lead Queensland’s top STRONG studio, work directly with the Owners, a great team of managers at our other studios, incredible instructor team and put your ideas into practice.

Most of these skills can be taught - so if you are close on experience but got the right attributes, throw your hat in the ring!

To Apply

Email: with your CV & a bit about yourself!

Pay: $75,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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