solidcore - [solidcore] - Vice President of Studio Operations
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Requirements
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in multi-unit operations within fitness, retail, hospitality, consumer services, or a similarly fast-paced, customer-centric industry • Minimum 3–5 years in a VP-level or equivalent executive role with direct oversight of regional or national operations teams, including multi-layered field organizations • Proven track record of scaling operations in a high-growth or startup environment • Deep experience with full P&L ownership and financial management across multiple locations or markets • Demonstrated success building, developing, and retaining high-performing teams across geographically dispersed markets • Strong merchant mindset with deep understanding of unit-level economics, sales levers, and competitive landscape • Exceptional strategic thinker with the discipline and willingness to be hands-on when the business demands it • Proven ability to lead through change — inspiring and holding leaders accountable through transformation • Outstanding communication, executive presence, and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization • Genuine passion for fitness, wellness, and the mission • Willingness to travel up to 50%
Responsibilities
• Business & Financial Leadership • Own full P&L responsibility for the North America studio fleet, including revenue, payroll, expense management, and profitability • Drive comp growth, productivity, and contribution through disciplined performance management and strong operational rhythms • Set and own the operational strategy for all studios, translating company vision into executable programs across the North American studios • Drive top-line revenue and bottom-line profitability across all markets, including membership growth, client retention, package and retail sales, and new studio performance • Establish clear performance expectations, KPIs, and accountability mechanisms across the field organization • Identify risks and opportunities across regions, proactively adjusting strategies to deliver financial targets • Field Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness • Lead, coach, and develop Senior Directors responsible for Directors and Area Managers across all regions • Build a high-performing, engaged, and accountable field leadership structure capable of supporting rapid scale • Scale leadership systems, communication rhythms, and operational routines to support a larger, more diverse team • Ensure consistency in execution, communication, and decision-making across all markets • Design and execute in partnership field leaders with turnaround plans for underperforming markets or studios as needed • Talent Strategy & Bench Development • Lead the talent pipeline for the studio operations organization — overseeing hiring, succession planning, and development of Directors and senior studio leadership • Partner with People & Culture to design and execute a regional leadership development strategy that ensures a strong pipeline of future leaders • Lead regional talent calibration, performance management, and diversity and inclusion efforts in partnership with People & Culture • Foster an environment of high performance, inclusion, recognition and continuous development — reinforcing leadership behaviors that create strong engagement, low turnover, and high team effectiveness • Studio Performance & Operations • Drive operational excellence across the fleet, ensuring every studio delivers a consistent, world-class experience • Continuously refine operational standards and remove friction for studio teams by improving tools, communication, and workflows • Analyze studio performance data — including client retention, team performance, revenue, and client satisfaction — and lead the organization to act decisively on insights • Maintain a relentless focus on customer experience, service standards, and brand integrity • Growth & Fleet Strategy • Lead new studio launch strategy, partnering with Real Estate, Development, Construction and marketing to ensure openings are executed to the highest standard and studios ramp quickly • Evaluate studio performance, market dynamics, and organizational needs to inform future growth decisions • Drive multi-year growth plans focused on sales, transaction increases, and long-term value creation • Ensure the field organization is structured and resourced to support a growing fleet • Cross-Functional Partnership • Partner closely with Marketing, Analytics, Finance, People & Culture, Real Estate, and Digital to align studio strategies with company priorities • Serve as a key voice of the studios, bringing field insights into enterprise-level decisions and leadership discussions • Represent studio operations in executive leadership discussions, board updates, and investor conversations as needed • Oversee rollout of major company-wide initiatives, ensuring field teams execute consistently and effectively
Benefits
• Competitive executive compensation package (base salary + performance bonus) • Monthly cell phone stipend • 401k with employer match • Health, dental, & vision insurance • Free drop in classes at
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