General Manager

General Manager – Adaptive Fitness Center

Full-Time 

Lead With Purpose. Build Something That Matters.

Take the next step in your leadership career with The Kennedy Collective, a mission-driven nonprofit that has empowered people with disabilities to live, work, and thrive for over 75 years.

As General Manager, you'll lead the daily operations and future growth of our adaptive fitness center — a social enterprise currently serving the community with a clear vision to scale its impact and reach. This role blends operations, people leadership, and community connection, with real ownership and room to grow.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive Compensation: $65,000 base salary
• Performance Incentives: Opportunity to earn $75,000–$80,000+ in Year 1 based on results
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)
• Leadership Autonomy with direct support from senior leadership
• Mission-Driven Work that creates real impact for individuals and families
• A collaborative culture that values innovation, accountability, and inclusion

What You'll Do

• Lead daily operations of the adaptive fitness center, ensuring high-quality service and care
• Oversee the budget and P&L, driving sustainable revenue growth and operational health
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff while fostering a supportive, accountable team culture
• Build proactive systems for safety, compliance, and risk management
• Partner with internal teams to grow memberships and community partnerships
• Design engaging programs that respond to community needs (clinics, camps, social programs)
• Serve as a visible, trusted presence for members, families, and community partners

Requirements

  What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of experience leading operations, teams, and budgets
• Background in fitness, healthcare, hospitality, retail, or human services
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Comfort with accountability, data, and performance goals
• Passion for inclusion, community building, and mission-driven work
• Ability to think creatively and adapt quickly in a growing environment

About The Kennedy Collective

For more than 75 years, The Kennedy Collective has been creating opportunities and inclusion for people with disabilities across Connecticut. Our team is guided by our values: Challenging the Status Quo, Building Community, Creating Purpose, and Ensuring Inclusion.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities.