# Studio Manager - Boutique Fitness

> Hire Ground Talent · Calgary, Canada · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-28

**Salary:** CAD 50,000–65,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

Our client runs the world's fastest growing boutique fitness brand. 100+ studios. 14 countries. Pilates Inspired. Cardio Infused. It's a full-body workout that fuses Pilates, cardio and strength into one 45-minute session: Row. Ride. Reform.

Opening in Fall 2026, they are bringing the world's only cardio-integrated reformer format to one of South Calagary’s established and accessible communities. Surrounded by local amenities and serving a wellness-focused clientele, our Studio aims to offer welcoming environment dedicated to movement, connection and exceptional client experience.

**This is a role in two phases. Before we open, you are a builder** — driving the founding member pre-sale campaign, securing corporate wellness partnerships with local businesses and establishing the brand and studio before a single class is taught. Working closely with the Studio owner and the Franchisor. **Once open, you are the operator and instructor** — leading a high-performing studio team, owning membership retention, delivering the brand experience every day and teaching few classes per week. **We want someone who is energised by all of it.**

### **Key Responsibilities**

**Pre-Launch**

• pre-sale campaign — generating, nurturing and converting leads

• Build corporate wellness partnerships with businesses and residential buildings in the neighbourhood.

• Establish relationships with local community organizations, and neighbourhood partners

• Work closely with the founding directors to shape the studio's community identity before opening

• Owning and handling social media account like Instagram

**Membership & Sales**

• Own membership acquisition — converting walk-ins, enquiries and corporate leads into members

• Drive retention through genuine member relationships and proactive follow-up

• Track membership numbers, class utilization and revenue against targets

**Community & Client Experience**

• Welcome every client by name and build the community culture that defines the brand globally

• Maintain accurate member profiles and ensure every interaction is personal and consistent

**Studio & Operations**

• Take ownership of every detail of the studio environment — equipment setup, lighting, presentation and atmosphere — so every member's experience matches the brand standard

• Manage day-to-day operations — client enquiries, scheduling, staff rostering, social media and newsletters

• Manage studio systems via Hapana software — check-ins, memberships, payments and reporting

• Lead, motivate and develop the instructor team

**Teaching**

• Deliver 5-6 classes per week to a high standard once Academy certified

• Provide confident cueing and form correction throughout every session

## Requirements

• Two plus years of proven experience in a client-facing, sales and fitness leadership role

• Strong commercial instincts — you know how to convert a conversation into a commitment

• Confident building relationships with businesses and organizations — corporate outreach experience is a plus

• Excellent communicator, highly organized, with genuine warmth with people

• A background in fitness or movement — Pilates, reformer, personal training or group fitness

• Social media Savvy and local marketing experience

• Current First Aid certification

• Self-motivated and comfortable with real accountability

• Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings and weekends

## Benefits

• Base salary plus performance bonus tied to membership targets

• Academy instructor certification fully funded

• Free membership from day one

• Ongoing mentoring and support from the founding directors

• The chance to open and shape a brand new studio from scratch in one of Calgary’s most established neighbourhoods

## Apply

[Apply at Hire Ground Talent](https://apply.workable.com/hiregroundtalent/j/49CF859364/apply)

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