Garret Scheckla
@garretscheckla
I lead multiple Planet Fitness clubs as an Area Manager, driving brand culture, performance, compliance, and team growth.
What I'm looking for
I’m an Area Manager at Planet Fitness, overseeing multiple clubs within a designated area. I ensure each club reflects the PF brand, culture, and values while achieving desired financial results.
I manage diverse operations remotely—supporting and guiding club leadership, setting standards and objectives, optimizing operations, and leading a team of club managers. I handle sound financial management, compliance with company policies, creative problem-solving, and performance evaluation using key metrics, while communicating updates to senior executives.
Earlier, I built strong communication and community-focused skills through roles including a Communications and Marketing Intern at Susan G. Komen of Oregon & SW Washington and Head Exercise & Swim Instructor at City of Corvallis’s Osborn Aquatic Center. I wrote and edited press releases and PSA’s, conducted interviews, and developed social content—then applied health and accessibility-focused instruction, scheduling, attendance enforcement, and onboarding.
I bring a track record of empowering teams and raising standards through the “Raving Fans” approach and active coaching. With certifications including COVID-19 Contact Tracing, Health Club & Gym Management, and CPR/First-Aid/AED, I bring readiness, responsibility, and a people-first mindset to every operation and program.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Oversee multiple Planet Fitness clubs, ensuring brand standards, operational execution, financial management, compliance, and team development. Coach managers remotely, monitor key metrics, control costs, handle social media escalations, and report progress to senior executives.
Head Exercise & Swim Instructor
City of Corvallis
Jan 2016 - Jan 2019 (3 years)
Head exercise and swim instructor standardizing exercise classes and supporting health and community engagement. Managed attendance policies, time sheets, disability accommodations, staff onboarding/training, and assisted with data analysis.
Communications & Marketing Intern
Susan G. Komen of Oregon & SW Washington
Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 3 months)
Supported Breast Cancer Awareness Month initiatives by writing and editing stories, press releases, and PSAs, including conducting interviews. Created social media content and helped coordinate affiliate events and communications for breast health education.
Education
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Master of Science, Business Management
Earned a Master of Science in Business Management in 2022.
Oregon State University
Bachelor of Science, Health Promotion & Health Behavior
Activities and societies: OSU Dean’s Academic Honors Award; Active Minds Campus Mental Health Advocate; OSU Resilience Sub Committee Board Member; Beaver Hangouts peer advisor; Club Baseball team member; 2019 Leadership Conference keynote speaker ("Power of Vulnerability").
Completed a Bachelor of Science in 2019 with a major in Health Promotion & Health Behavior and a minor in Business Administration & Entrepreneurship.
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