Fitness Manager
Kissing Tree | San Marcos, TX
$55,000–$60,000 + Comprehensive Benefits + 16 Paid Holidays
Hiring range based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
Collaboration. Authenticity. Connection. Balance.
At Cohere, we believe community is the most valuable amenity.
We do more than manage communities—we help create places where people connect, belong, and thrive. By partnering with some of the nation's most innovative master-planned communities, we create places residents are proud to call home and where meaningful relationships flourish.
We're looking for a Fitness Manager to join our team at Kissing Tree, a 55+ active adult community in San Marcos, Texas, set in the Texas Hill Country. With a full-service Fitness Center, indoor and outdoor pools, sports courts, an on-site café, golf, and a strong calendar of fitness, wellness, and social programming, Kissing Tree offers residents countless ways to stay active and connected. The community is still growing toward nearly 3,000 homes at full build-out.
In this role, you'll lead the day-to-day operation and continued development of Kissing Tree's fitness and wellness offerings. You'll oversee facilities and programming, lead employees and fitness professionals, manage the department budget, build relationships with outside wellness partners, and help create experiences that support residents' health, connection, and quality of life.
This is an opportunity to take real ownership of a growing fitness and wellness department while helping shape what it becomes as the community continues to grow.
If you're someone who can combine fitness expertise with strong leadership, thoughtful operations, and a genuine desire to create a great resident experience, we'd love to meet you.
Why People Choose Cohere
The best communities are built by people who feel supported, valued, and empowered to do their best work. That's why we invest in benefits, time away, and professional growth that help our team members thrive both personally and professionally.
Highlights Include:
- Medical coverage available on your first day
- Employer-paid dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employer-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability coverage
- Pet insurance options
- Employee Assistance Program with mental health, financial, legal, and family support resources
- Travel assistance and identity theft protection
- Complimentary will preparation services
- Generous paid time off
- 16 paid holidays each year, including a Birthday Day and Volunteer Day, in addition to PTO
- Professional development and growth opportunities
What You'll Do
Lead Fitness & Aquatics Operations
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, and Outdoor Pool, including scheduling, supplies, equipment maintenance, and facility readiness.
- Develop and maintain processes for equipment maintenance, repairs, replacement, and preventative maintenance.
- Establish and continuously improve policies and procedures for fitness, wellness, and pool spaces.
Build Fitness & Wellness Programming
- Design, develop, and promote fitness, health, and wellness programs that encourage resident participation and engagement.
- Oversee fitness classes, personal training, and specialty wellness services such as body composition analysis, recovery and wellness modalities, and educational seminars.
- Coordinate and facilitate fitness classes as needed.
- Build partnerships with health, wellness, rehabilitation, and fitness providers to expand programming and services available to residents.
Lead the Team
- Lead employees, independent contractors, and service providers while creating a collaborative, service-focused department.
- Hire, train, coach, supervise, and performance manage team members.
- Develop staffing schedules, responsibilities, and performance expectations that support both operational needs and the resident experience.
- Select and manage independent contractors and other fitness and wellness service providers.
Own the Department Budget
- Manage the Fitness Department's annual operating budget, including approximately $370,000 in program revenue and $270,000 in program and equipment expenses.
- Review the general ledger monthly, analyze variances, and make thoughtful budget recommendations.
- Balance strong resident programming with responsible stewardship of community resources.
Create a Safe, Welcoming Environment
- Develop and maintain emergency response protocols for the Fitness Center and pool areas.
- Coordinate First Aid, AED, CPR, and emergency response education and readiness across the team.
- Help residents and guests safely and confidently use fitness equipment and wellness spaces.
- Provide responsive, service-minded support and help resolve concerns when they arise.
What We're Looking For
- Professional experience leading fitness, wellness, recreation, aquatics, or a related operation.
- Experience supervising employees, contractors, instructors, or service providers.
- Current AFAA, ACE, NASM, or similar fitness certification required.
- Experience developing and delivering fitness or wellness programming.
- Budget management experience, including general ledger review and variance analysis.
- Strong customer service and de-escalation skills.
- Strong organization, prioritization, communication, and follow-through.
- Confidence working with residents, team members, vendors, contractors, and other community partners.
- Ability to independently make decisions, solve problems, and take ownership through resolution.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
- Nutrition certification preferred.
- Experience with specialty health and wellness modalities such as body composition analysis and recovery services is a plus.
Additional Requirements
- This is an onsite, full-time position at Kissing Tree in San Marcos, Texas.
- Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with occasional early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on community and programming needs.
- Must be able to swim proficiently; lifeguard certification is not required.
- Must have reliable transportation, a current driver's license, and an acceptable driving record.
- Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position, including being on your feet for extended periods and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Cohere is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all team members are valued and respected.
