8. Appoint or Be a Great Group Fitness Manager

Seize the opportunity to appoint or be a world-class GF Manager and you can transform the performance of your group exercise operation. A great leader needs passion and drive, but must also be ready to make tough decisions and take appropriate risks. You, or the GF Manager you appoint, must rigorously implement the 8 Key Elements of GFM and build a powerful, purpose-driven team so you can lock in the potential of GF in your facility.

How will this section help me?

This section will cover the following areas to assist with Appointing or Being a World-Class Group Fitness Manager.

Topic

Content summary

The Group Fitness Manager’s choice

Overview of the career choices open to a Group Fitness Manager.

The challenge of leadership

Defining leadership versus management and how that impacts on your role as Group Fitness Manager.

Roles and responsibilities

Summary of your role by reviewing Key Elements 1 – 7 of the Group Fitness Management System.

The skills of a great Group Fitness Manager

A Q&A to identify if you have the skills, potential and desire to be a great Group Fitness Manager.

How to start being a great Group Fitness Manager

Looking at where to start and how to use the tools provided to create a successful Group Fitness operation.

Everyday challenges

Check out some ‘real world’ answers to key issues:

  1. Is this feasible as a part-time Group Fitness Manager?

  2. How much buy-in do I need upfront from facility management?

  3. How do I stay inspired?

  4. How do I deal with conflict?

  5. What should I be paid?

  6. Is there any recommended reading?


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