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Fitness and Pool Manager

Salary

$79,515.74 - $123,249.55 Annually

Location

City of Coral Gables, FL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

364

Department

Community Recreation Department

Opening Date

10/07/2025

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Summary

The Coral Gables Golf and Country Club strives to offer a world-class country club to include fitness, wellness, social, and recreational amenities, as well as dining, entertainment, special events, and private venue opportunities for the community to gather and enjoy. Modeled after the City Beautiful-planned community movement, the Mediterranean Revival style building is a historic landmark, and the City’s first public building and golf course. Built in 1922, the club is part of the original 1921 city plan developed by Coral Gables’ founder and visionary George Merrick and is the namesake for the neighboring historic district which is comprised of the country club, the golf course, and 84 private residences.

The Country Club Fitness and Pool Manager is responsible for the management, operation and administration of the Coral Gables Golf and Country Club Athletic club and pool facilities, rentals, member events, recreation programming and special events. Work includes planning, organizing, and supervising the operational, financial, business and programming operations of the Athletic club and pool sub-division under the direction of the Country Club Division Director. Develops, implements, and regularly reviews all operating athletic club and pool policies and procedures, the athletic club and pool operating and capital budgets and directs the work of all sub-division support staff. Monitors the quality of the Athletic Club and Pool services and ensures maximum client and guest satisfaction. Secures and protects the facility’s assets including all support facilities and equipment.

The Fitness and Pool Manager is responsible for the supervision of all support staff which may include full-time, part-time, and seasonal personnel, contracted professionals, volunteers, and interns. Exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment under the general supervision of the Country Club Division Director and Community Recreation Director and Assistant Director.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

Directs and oversees the management and maintenance of the athletic club and pool facilities, including staffing, in-house programming, the kids club and contracted programming including golf and tennis programming. May assist with the operations of the Banquet Hall services, café services, and maintenance of the entire building as needed.

Ability to make complex decisions in a dynamic environment in support of the club’s vision, mission and core values.

Ability to lead fitness classes or provide personal training services when needed. Must maintain certification as a fitness trainer and/or instructor.

Maintains proper certifications and licensing as required for water safety including those specified by the agency’s water safety contractor for pool operations.

Manages and oversees the staffing, water safety training and continued safety performance of lifeguard staff

Manages and supervises assigned operations to achieve strategic goals and key performance indicators with available resources; plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments; hires, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff; reviews progress and directs changes as needed.

Provides leadership and direction in the development of short- and long-range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinates club relationships and activities with other departments and agencies as needed.

Communicates official plans, policies and procedures to City commission, administration, staff and the general public.

Plans, organizes, and supervises the financial and business operations of the athletic club and pool facilities. Coordinates and facilitates program contracts as contract manager for the athletic club and pool facilities and serves as liaison to professional service contractors.

Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; performs cost control activities; monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control; prepares annual sub-division budget requests; assures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time; orders all new and replacement equipment.

Performs public relation duties to promote the athletic club and pool to the residential and business community. Speaks and makes presentations on behalf of the city and club to City Commission, boards, special committees, civic groups, membership, the public and other organizations. Plans and approves external and internal marketing and sales promotion activities for the athletic club and pool and special club events.

Approves menu items, pricing, and menu designs for all special events and member programs.

Promotes interest and provides information regarding athletic club memberships and services through publicity efforts and engagement with various community and civic groups.

Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow; studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.

Ability to manage cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects.

Builds teamwork and resolves employee grievances. Provides professional advice and mentorship to personnel.

Issues written and oral instructions; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures. Ensures that all new employees receive the appropriate safety instructions and training; establishes and enforces all safety policies and procedures including OSHA regulations and ensures that appropriate proof of training is documented to the employees’ personnel files.

Prepares a variety of studies, reports, and related information for decision-making purposes.

Establishes and maintains partnerships with other City departments, as well as officials and representatives from state, local, and other public agencies on behalf of the club.

Manages, directs and coordinates special project research and data analysis efforts on behalf of the sub-division.

Reviews program areas, implements changes or new programs to meet club needs of the community; assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the club’s operational and business plan.

Develops, implements, and provides regular review of policies, procedures and standards for efficient and effective operation and maintenance of athletic club and pool operations. Assures compliance with established policies and procedures. Ensures all legal requirements are consistently followed, including federal, state, or local laws for safety, fitness club and pool operations.

Prepares a variety of reports and maintains necessary operating records.

Responsible for the proper accounting and reconciliation of the point-of-sale and member revenues. Ensures that adequate cash procedures are followed and that daily sales reports are reconciled in an accurate and timely manner.

Develops a capital budget for all necessary athletic club and pool equipment and recommends facility renovation needs.

Implements and monitors sanitation and cleaning schedules. Performs regular inventory control on all furnishings, materials, and supplies.

Responds to oral and written inquiries from the membership, venue clients, public, patrons, and other City employees.

Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.

Performs other related tasks as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.

Hospitality Management, Leisure Service, Parks and Recreation and Sports Administration major preferred.

Minimum four years experience managing or supervising a fitness center, athletic club, pool, resort space, or recreation facility.

Minimum four years experience managing or supervising a facility with capital assets and projects.

Certified Lifeguard with Lifeguard Instructor Certification preferred.

CPR, First Aid and AED certified preferred.

Parks and Recreation Professional certification (CPRP) preferred.

Acquire upon hire and maintain a membership with fitness and pool professional associations.

Membership with the Florida and National Parks and Recreation Association preferred.

A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirement.

Valid Florida Driver's License.

Certified as Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer.

HOLIDAYS: 16 days including 3 floating days.

SICK LEAVE: 110 hours annually.

ANNUAL LEAVE: 94 hours in the first year of employment, increasing up to 210 after 25 years. Employees must take 40 hours of annual leave each year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 or 10 days for the death of a family member in accordance with the City's Personnel Rules & Regulations.

HEALTH INSURANCE: Fully paid by the City (HMO Select). Coverage becomes effective 1st of month following 30 days. Employee may purchase coverage for eligible dependents at a cost of approximately 50% of the premium.

DENTAL INSURANCE: Available at a cost to all employees through payroll deduction.

LIFE INSURANCE: Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment equal to 1 x annual salary (up to $200,000) fully paid by the City.

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS: Several plans are available, such as Short Term Disability, Life Insurance and Critical Illness policies through payroll deductions.

LEGAL SERVICES: Legal Service plan available at a cost to all employees through payroll deductions.

POST EMPLOYMENT HEALTH PLAN (PEHP): The City deposits $950 annually into an individual account for each employee. Monies may be used to pay premiums or medical expenses after retirement.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Employees may defer a portion of their pre-tax salary in the 457 Deferred Compensation Program.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: $2,000 per semester ($6,000 maximum annually) as per the City's Rules and Regulations.

CELL PHONE: Cell phone provided at a monthly cost of $20.00, if required by department.

RECREATIONAL USE: Employee, spouse and immediate family members seventeen (17) years of age and under are entitled to the benefits below:

- Venetian Pool – No charge for daily admission.

- Tennis Centers – No charge for daily court fees

- Youth Center – 50% off residential rates for memberships and 25% off camps and other programs.

Golf at Biltmore & Granada:

- Monday through Friday – no charge

- Saturday, Sunday and Holidays:

- Before Noon – Twilight fees apply

- After Noon – No charge

(cart fees apply at all times)

PENSION:

City Retirement Plan - Mandatory employee contribution of 10 % of salary; Vesting period is 10 years.

OR

Defined Contribution - 401a - Contribution by City of 7% of employee base annual salary. Vesting period 5 years. Employee not required to contribute.

*Note: Benefits subject to change.*

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Do you have a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university?

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+ No

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Are you a Hospitality Management, Leisure Service, Parks and Recreation and Sports Administration major?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have four years (4) of experience managing or supervising a fitness center, athletic club, pool, resort space, or recreation facility?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Do you have four years (4) experience managing or supervising a facility with capital assets and projects?

+ Yes

+ No

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Are you certified as Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Do you have a Valid Florida Driver's License?

+ Yes

+ No

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Are you a Certified Lifeguard with Lifeguard Instructor Certification?

+ Yes

+ No

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Are you CPR, First Aid and AED certified?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have the Parks and Recreation Professional certification (CPRP)?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have a membership with the Florida and National Parks and Recreation Association?

+ Yes

+ No

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Upon hire can you obtain and maintain a membership with fitness and pool professional associations?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

The City of Coral Gables

Address

214 Minorca Avenue Coral Gables, Florida, 33134

Phone

305-460-5523

Website

http://www.coralgables.com