Assistant Club Manager at BJ's Wholesale Club

Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, WholesaleIndustries

Requirements

  • Valid ServSafe Food Safety Certification (required and must be maintained in good standing)
  • May require yearly certification for a forklift license
  • In Florida, must obtain a qualifier certification through the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for retail propane oversight (BJ’s covers cost and training)
  • Strong business acumen through strategic thinking and data-driven decision-making
  • Ability to model leadership competencies, champion growth, and lead through change
  • Effective communication skills to provide teams with information, direction, and support
  • Skills to build high-performing teams through collaboration, clear direction, and accountability
  • Ability to deliver results by setting clear expectations, following up consistently, and driving execution
  • Capability to develop talent and teams through coaching, empowerment, and creating growth opportunities
  • Demonstrated leadership in fostering trust, open communication, resolving conflicts, and building inclusive relationships
  • Ability to teach, coach, lead, support team development through training, feedback, and on-the-job coaching
  • Commitment to driving a values-based culture promoting strategic thinking, ethical decision-making, and inclusion
  • Ability to serve as Manager on Duty (MOD), taking full responsibility for club operations, team leadership, and member engagement during assigned shifts

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and direction within the club and drive club performance, particularly for directly managed departments (preparing for Merchandising, Perishables, or Member Experience tracks)
  • Ensure consistent execution of policies and procedures
  • Maintain a positive member service experience
  • Uphold Grand Opening Look Daily (GOLD) standard club conditions
  • Lead audit compliance efforts
  • Drive collaboration with Business Partners (BPs)
  • Oversee onboarding, certification, and training to ensure food safety and operational excellence
  • Develop talent and foster a culture of growth through collaboration, coaching, and empowerment
  • Display leadership by promoting open communication, resolving conflicts, and building inclusive team environments
  • Support team member engagement by teaching, coaching, leading, and ensuring learning in the flow of work
  • Promote a values-based culture of strategic thinking, ethical decision-making, and inclusion
  • Create a safe and collaborative work environment (as described)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

LeadershipTalent DevelopmentCustomer ServiceMerchandisingRetail OperationsPerformance ManagementPolicy Execution

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits does BJ's Wholesale Club offer?

BJ's offers weekly pay, eligible free BJ's Inner Circle and Supplemental memberships, generous time off including vacation, personal, holiday, sick, bereavement, and jury duty leave, benefit plans with three medical plans, HSA, dental, vision, flexible spending, and a 401(k) with company match for those 18 and older.

Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?

This is a full-time on-site role within BJ's clubs, requiring leadership and direction within the club, oversight of departments, and serving as Manager on Duty.

What certifications are required for the Assistant Club Manager role?

A valid ServSafe Food Safety Certification is required and must be maintained. In Florida, a qualifier certification for retail propane oversight is needed, and a yearly forklift license certification may be required; BJ’s covers applicable costs and training.

What is the company culture like at BJ's Wholesale Club?

BJ's offers a collaborative and inclusive environment where team members can learn, grow, and be their authentic selves, with a commitment to outstanding service and convenience for members.

What makes a strong candidate for the Assistant Club Manager in Training role?

Strong candidates exhibit leadership, talent development, business acumen through strategic thinking and data-driven decisions, effective communication, ability to lead through change, and ensure audit compliance, food safety, and operational excellence.

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