Director of Studio Openings and Facilities

Arlington, Virginia

Headquarters – Operations /

Corporate (Full-Time) /

Hybrid

At [solidcore], we’re in high-growth mode — and we’re looking for an operational, strategic leader to scale our studio footprint with excellence. As Director of Studio Openings & Facilities local to the DC/Maryland/Virginia area, you’ll lead the teams responsible for bringing new studios to life and keeping our existing locations running at their best. You’ll be at the center of one of the most critical parts of our business — ensuring every new studio opens on time, on brand, and set up for success, while overseeing facilities support that keeps our system performing every day. They are accountable for ensuring that all areas of the business are fulfilled and are driven by exceeding set goals. This role is both executional and strategic, and perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced, cross-functional environments and knows how to lead teams through complexity and growth.

Responsibilities:

Lead the end-to-end execution & integration of 25–30 new studio openings per year in both existing and new markets, ensuring each launch is on time, on budget, and positioned for early success. Financial performance includes but is not limited to, pre opening sales, achievement of membership goals and post opening revenue.
Oversee two cross-functional teams: New Studio Openings (NSO) and Facilities, to deliver exceptional support before, during, and after launch while providing strong leadership, prioritization, and team development.
Drive cross-functional collaboration with Construction, Operations, Training, Talent Acquisition, and HR to deliver seamless and scalable studio openings.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of studio facilities, including maintenance, repairs, vendor performance, and long-term vendor strategy.
Manage vendor relationships and operational budgets, ensuring effective execution across maintenance, repairs, and ongoing facility support for the studio network.
Own the strategic roadmap for continuous improvement across NSO and Facilities processes, systems, and vendor management
Track and report on performance metrics such as opening timelines, budget adherence, and studio performance during the first 90 days of operations.
Own the post-lease project lifecycle, including budget management, milestone tracking, vendor coordination, and final launch readiness.

Requirements:

Flexible and open availability to travel monthly
The position is full-time and exempt with an expected 40 hours worked per week.
Prior people management experience in high-end fitness, retail, or hospitality (3-5 years preferred).
Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
Proficiency in Asana/Siterise, g-Suite and MS office
Ability to lift / carry a minimum of 30 pounds.

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in multi-unit operations, project management, or facilities leadership, ideally in a high-growth, consumer-facing environment (fitness, retail, hospitality, or similar).
Proven track record of achieving revenue / sales targets and contributing to profitability. Strong business and financial acumen and experience analysing and interpreting data.
Proven track record managing complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders and aggressive timelines.
Strong leadership experience, with the ability to manage and develop high-performing teams across different functions.
Deep understanding of facilities management, vendor oversight, and operational troubleshooting at scale.
A process-minded, systems-oriented approach — you’re always looking for ways to scale smarter, faster, and more efficiently. Adept in project management software such as Asana or Siterise
Excellent communication and collaboration skills; you can translate strategy into execution and drive alignment across teams.
A high degree of accountability, adaptability, and resilience — able to be agile even when things shift or break.
Passion for [solidcore]’s mission and a desire to help bring it to more people in more places.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience
Bonus eligibility based on performance
Monthly cell phone stipend
401k with employer match
Health, dental, & vision insurance
Flexible PTO
Free drop in classes at [solidcore]
And MORE

[solidcore] is a national boutique fitness company with 100+ studios across the country. Our signature workout is 50 minutes of low-impact, high-intensity strength training: the lights are low and the music is loud. The coach guides the class through a series of slow & controlled movements that are sequenced to work muscles to failure. This class is accessible for all fitness levels and can be amplified or modified to accommodate individual goals. Class is as intense as our reviews suggest, but our instructors go above and beyond to provide a welcoming, supportive, empowering, and challenging experience for all. Please visit our website here to read more about our mission.

[solidcore] is firmly committed to social justice and promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. You can click here to find out more about the actions we are taking to promote a more diverse and inclusive space for both our clients and our internal team.

[solidcore] is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. [solidcore] makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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