Founding General Manager, Pilates Studio

Job overview

The Founding General Manager, Pilates Studio role is onsite in East Grand Rapids, MI. Compensation is not specified. The role launches a new JETSET Pilates studio and then leads its ongoing operations. The manager builds the studio team and local membership pipeline, establishes operating processes, and coordinates launch readiness with ownership. After opening, the role leads daily operations, membership growth, team development, and the client experience; managers are expected to complete instructor training and teach an average of 6–8 classes weekly while maintaining an in-studio presence during at least 25 class times per week.

What you'll do

• Lead local marketing and community relationships
• build a prospective founding-member pipeline
• recruit, hire, onboard, and develop instructors and studio leads
• establish workflows, schedules, staffing plans, and operating standards
• coordinate launch readiness and opening-day execution
• drive membership sales and launch campaigns
• monitor conversion metrics and launch KPIs
• provide ownership updates
• complete instructor training and teach an average of 6–8 classes per week.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

general manager

founding studio role

pilates

east grand rapids mi

jetset pilates

full-time

studio launch

team development

membership sales

community building

instructor training

6–8 classes weekly

pto

fitness classes

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Complimentary or discounted Pilates classes
• paid time off
• professional development. Performance bonuses, health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks may be offered depending on studio location.

Why this role

Founding role for a new studio; expected to complete JETSET Instructor Training Academy Program and teach 6–8 classes weekly; may support future studio openings as the brand grows.

About the employer

JETSET Pilates is hiring for this role. Industry: Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers. Sector: 71.