For the last 3 months I have been the acting fitness director at the gym I work. All the benefits, pay, and responsibilities just not the title. The only thing holding me back is the money, I have to make 1600 in a month and the closest I've gotten is 1400ish. Excuses aside, our gym is in a demographic where people want to get the benefits with paying next to nothing.

Monday a new guy starts who is starting at my current position and we're going to have to compete for the position. I've never dealt with competition before in the workplace and I hate it, it creates rifts. I've met and talked to him and he's an asshole, but he apparently can sell. I've repaired my department from the last Director and created alot of unity with the members and with the staff. I'm worried everything is going to be reversed. How can I approach this the best way for ME. I want this position, but I don't know how to get there from where I am now. All help is appreciated.