
Divisional Vice President - Operations
Required skills
- multi-unit operations
- franchising
- fitness
- retail
- hospitality
- consumer-facing industry
- revenue growth
- operational performance
- franchisee engagement
- field teams
Nice to have
- new programs
- services
- strategic initiatives
- new club development
- expansion efforts
Role summary
Crunch Fitness is seeking a Divisional Vice President of Operations to lead a region of gyms, focusing on operational excellence, franchisee success, and business growth. This senior leadership role involves managing Franchise Business Partners, advising franchise owners, and driving performance across membership, personal training, group fitness, and new club development. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of multi-unit operations leadership experience in franchising or a related consumer-facing industry, with a proven ability to drive revenue, enhance operational performance, and develop high-performing teams. This remote position requires significant travel.
Location: Remote with 50% travel
Reports To: Senior Vice President, Operations WHO WE ARECrunch Fitness is a rapidly expanding fitness brand with more than 600 franchised and corporate-owned gyms across the United States and internationally. Our unfiltered philosophy of No Judgments drives us to create welcoming gyms and communities for everyone. We make serious fitness fun by combining exercise, entertainment, and innovation. As one of the fastest-growing brands in the fitness industry, Crunch offers the opportunity to join a high-growth organization where professional development and career advancement are plentiful. Together, we are redefining the fitness experience. YOUR IMPACT The Divisional Vice President, Operations is a senior leader responsible for driving operational excellence, franchisee success, and business growth across an assigned region. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Operations, this role leads a team of Franchise Business Partners (FBPs) and serves as a strategic partner to franchise owners, helping maximize performance, strengthen member experience, and drive alignment with Crunch's standards and growth objectives.
This highly visible leadership role oversees regional business performance across membership growth, personal training revenue, group fitness execution, operational excellence, and new club development.
WHAT YOU'LL DO Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Franchise Business Partners.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Build organizational capability and a pipeline of future leaders.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to franchise owners, driving operational and financial results.
- Lead business reviews, goal setting, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Identify opportunities for growth while proactively addressing business challenges.
- Drive consistent execution of operational standards across all clubs.
- Implement scalable processes and best practices that support growth and efficiency.
- Support successful club openings, acquisitions, and expansion efforts.
- Partner with franchisees to increase membership growth, personal training revenue, and overall club performance.
- Leverage business metrics and insights to drive decision-making and results.
- Champion an exceptional and consistent member experience across the region.
- Support the rollout of new programs, services, and strategic initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with Crunch brand standards, policies, and operating procedures.
- Protect and strengthen the Crunch brand through operational excellence and franchise alignment.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Hospitality, or a related field; MBA preferred.
- 10+ years of multi-unit operations leadership experience in franchising, fitness, retail, hospitality, restaurants, or another consumer-facing industry.
- Proven success leading regional or divisional operations across multiple locations.
- Demonstrated ability to drive revenue growth, operational performance, and franchisee engagement.
- Experience developing and leading high-performing field teams.
- Strong financial, analytical, and business acumen.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
- Willingness to travel 50% or more.
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Flexible paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match opportunities
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Education assistance program
Flexible work from home options available.
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