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Studio Manager

Midtown Athletic Clubs · Palatine, IL · $50,000–$52,000 a year

Posted Aug 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about an instructor you onboarded who became a strong part of your team.

What they are checking: Whether they can onboard and develop instructors to their potential.

Tell me about a time you had to let an instructor go or remove them from the schedule.

What they are checking: Whether they can manage performance honestly when coaching hasn't worked.

What would you do

A popular instructor keeps going off-format and members love it. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can protect program integrity while keeping a valued instructor engaged.

How would you raise attendance in a studio where classes are half full?

What they are checking: Whether they have concrete ideas for growing attendance, which the posting asks them to develop.

The sound system fails right before a full class. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the studio's equipment and audiovisual systems under pressure.

How do you pass information from management to instructors so it actually lands?

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate in both directions, which the posting names as part of the role.

How would you support the Program Manager while running your own studio?

What they are checking: Whether they work well inside the reporting structure and support wider program goals.

About the work

How would you find and recruit great instructors when no one is applying?

What they are checking: Whether they can do outbound sourcing of talent, which the posting names directly.

Walk me through how you'd audit an instructor's class and give feedback.

What they are checking: Whether they can evaluate classes against program standards and coach clearly and kindly.

What makes a boutique studio experience different from a regular gym class?

What they are checking: Whether they understand why Midtown is moving to a studio model and what members expect from it.

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The full job description

As published by Midtown Athletic Clubs.

The Studio Manager reports to the Program Manager and is responsible for overseeing our signature programs and all aspects of the Studio experience within the club. Learn more about our beautiful club here: http://www.midtown.com/locations/palatine/ With the shift in our space towards the studio model and the increased emphasis on brands offering more curated, boutique like experiences, the Studio Manager will be the ambassador within their designated Studio as Midtown strives to stay ahead of the competition. This Leader will be nimble and adaptable to the changing landscape of the industry and will thrive in a people environment, bringing an energetic and inspiring leadership style to the fitness programs and delivery by: The Position • Overseeing the studio experience, including all equipment and audio visual systems • Actively engaging in recruitment, including outbound sourcing of talent • Onboarding and leading our rock star team of instructors • Auditing instructors alongside regular evaluations of classes, ensuring instructors are executing on elements & maintaining integrity of programs • Managing performance and development of instructors to reach their potential • Effectively communicating information between instructors and management team and vice versa • Developing ways to increase member attendance levels • Assisting the Program Manager in the formation of group programming schedules • Collecting & collating studio participation numbers • Attending regular classes within the competitive set/boutique studio space to stay current with trends and at the leading edge of industry innovations • Working within company guidelines to ensure the studio is on brand and aligned with Midtown's vision of an in-club boutique strategy • Working alongside club leadership to oversee the new member onboarding process • Overseeing studio events Accountable For: • Group Programming participation • Studio & Programming Experience Requirements: • At least two years of group fitness experience • At least two years of management or leadership experience • Maintain at least one nationally recognized certification in Group Fitness Compensation: Annual salary: $50,000 - $52,000 Studio hourly rate: $55 - $65 This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department. MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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