Elite Private Members Club: Fitness & Recreation Lead

The First Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

The First Group Hospitality, a Dubai-headquartered private members’ club in Abu Dhabi, seeks a Fitness & Recreation Manager to lead the club’s fitness and recreation operations and deliver an exceptional member experience.

This role requires a strong background in fitness, staff leadership, and program development, with a focus on safety, service quality, and interdepartmental collaboration to enhance the overall guest experience.

Qualifications

• Strong background in fitness, wellness, leisure or recreation operations.
• Proven experience managing fitness or recreation facilities, preferably within a private members’ club, luxury hotel or similar environment.
• Previous managerial or senior supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of fitness programmes, recreational activities and facility operations.
• Relevant fitness, sports management, leisure management or related qualification.
• Valid first aid, CPR certification.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the full day-to-day operation of the fitness and recreation facilities.
• Developing and implementing fitness, wellness and recreational programs that support member engagement.
• Leading, supervising and developing the fitness and recreation team.
• Managing staffing, scheduling, performance standards and departmental training.
• Ensuring all facilities, equipment, classes and activities comply with health and safety requirements.
• Maintaining a consistently high level of service across all member touchpoints.
• Building strong relationships with members and responding effectively to feedback and requests.
• Planning and coordinating fitness classes, recreational activities, events and special programs.
• Monitoring departmental performance, participation levels, member feedback and service quality.
• Managing departmental budgets, purchasing, suppliers and equipment requirements.
• Reviewing operational procedures and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Working closely with other departments to support the overall member experience.
• Preparing regular operational and performance reports for senior management.

Skills

Fitness operations

Leadership

Facility management

Communication

English language

Staff management

Education

Sports management qualification

Job description

The First Group Hospitality, a Dubai-headquartered private members’ club in Abu Dhabi, seeks a Fitness & Recreation Manager to lead the club’s fitness and recreation operations and deliver an exceptional member experience.

This role requires a strong background in fitness, staff leadership, and program development, with a focus on safety, service quality, and interdepartmental collaboration to enhance the overall guest experience.