Gym Manager - Health Club - Jumeirah Saadiyat Island

Jumeirah; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jumeirah seeks a Gym Manager for its Health Club at Saadiyat Island, responsible for maintaining high standards, organizing events, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma in Management and a Level 3 Personal Trainer certification, along with excellent interpersonal skills and a focus on fitness and customer experience.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Generous F&B benefits

Reduced hotel rates

Health care package

Flights home

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum diploma in management and fitness certification required.
• High social and interpersonal skills necessary.
• Skills in business, creativity, and problem-solving are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cleanliness in the gym and maintain service standards.
• Plan and promote gym activities and fitness programs.
• Manage gym operations and handle guest feedback.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Business acumen

Problem-solving

Customer focus

Calm under pressure

Education

Diploma Level Management Qualification

Certified Personal Trainer Level 3

Job description

About Jumeirah & the Hotel:

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 31 properties, including 33 signature F&B restaurants, across the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and luxury residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.

A sustainable hospitality leader in the capital, Jumeirah Saadiyat Island is a breadth of fresh air offering an eco-friendly stay amidst contemporary surroundings on the Abu Dhabi coastline. Surrounded by natural beauty and designed to care for every aspect for guest wellbeing, the resort resembles a perennial summerhouse where visitors can experience Abu Dhabi Island life at its best. The luxury beachfront resort is home to seven world-class restaurants and bars, three swimming pools and the award-winning spa featuring an extensive menu of specialised treatments and exclusive products from all around the world. In addition, guests can utilise a wide range of leisure facilities including a mixed and ladies only gym, a kids club and a tennis court. Boasting 400 metres of pristine private beach and sand dunes, the resort is anchored on one of the most desirable beach locations in the UAE and was conceived with the environment in mind having implemented eco-friendly strategies and initiatives since its launch in 2018.


About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for aGym Managerto join theHealth Club TeaminJumeirah Saadiyat Island. The main duties and responsibilities of this role are:

• Oversee and maintain high standards of cleanliness in all fitness and activity areas in of Health Club
• To plan / organize and direct the overall operation of the Gym, maintaining established quality standards.
• To plan, implement and promote activities throughout the Gym including special events and fitness programs based on the vision of the hotel and demand of members
• Maintaining the Jumeirah high levels of customer service with the focus of avoiding the loss of existing members and achieving set customer service standards
• Delivering fitness training, group classes and personal training where applicable
• To actively promote and encourage participation of guests and gym members in activities
• Monitoring the fitness levels of the Personal Trainers to ensure that they are adhering to set personal fitness standards
• Monitor the new member journey tracker and ensure that all PT’s are following the set standards
• Take ownership and responsibility for financial growth and development and controlled performance, in order to ensure sustainability.
• To manage the operation and all employees in a fair and professional manner, concentrating on development of the business and employee skills.
• Handling guest feedback, incidents and guest complaint procedures.
• Generate sponsorship revenues to subsidize events and activities
• Develop membership strategies, membership applications and approval processes

About You:

• Minimum Diploma Level Management Qualification
• Certified personal trainer certificate level 3 and fitness instructor registered with Register of Exercise Professions (UAE) or similar with an equivalent of REPS level 3
• High level of social and interpersonal skills
• Highly developed organizational skills
• Calm under pressure
• Fitness + body & body practice techniques
• Business acumen, creative thinking and problem-solving
• Flexibility and multi-tasking skills
• Customer focused, approachable and outgoing personality

About the Benefits:

We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flights home, life insurance, and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.