Club Manager

Next Level Fitness, LLC; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Free gym membership and staff training

Job summary

Next Level Fitness, LLC is seeking a Club Manager to lead a Melbourne club, driving membership growth, retention, and exceptional member experiences. You will oversee daily operations, safety, budgets, and staff development, while upholding company standards and a values-based culture.

The role requires a fitness leadership background, strong communication, and the ability to motivate a diverse team to deliver outstanding results across maintenance, service quality and sales targets.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, people management and coaching skills.
• Excellent communication, verbal and written.
• Proven ability to manage operations, teams and budgets.
• High level of organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously.
• Confident decision‑making and problem‑solving.

Responsibilities

• Drive membership sales, retention and performance targets.
• Oversee operations, safety, compliance and club presentation.
• Manage rosters, team training and development.
• Manage budgets, reporting and administration.
• Build a positive, accountable team culture.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Operations management

Budgeting

Decision making

Team motivation

Education

Certificate III/IV in Fitness

Job description

The Club Manager is a key leader within the Next Level Fitness network and is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, presentation and daily operations of their assigned club. This includes driving membership growth and maintaining high retention, financial and operational oversight, implementing club operational policy and ensuring the club delivers exceptional customers service and a positive member experience. The Club manager must ensure the club operates safely, efficiently, in alignment with organisational standards and is compliant with operational requirements. The role also includes multi-site operational support as required by regional management.

Key responsibilities

• Drive membership sales, retention and performance targets
• Oversee operations, safety, compliance and club presentation
• Manage rosters, team training and development
• Manage budgets, reporting and administration
• Build a positive, accountable team culture

About you

You are an experienced fitness leader who can oversee a high-performing club, drives growth, inspires and motivates your team and delivers an outstanding member experience. You bring:

• Strong leadership, people management and coaching skills
• Great communicator (both verbal and written)
• Proven ability to manage operations, teams and budgets
• High level of organisation and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously
• Confident decision‑making and problem‑solving
• Professional, approachable, and member‑focused
• Able to engage and inspire a diverse team and build a positive team culture
• Commitment to values-based and ethical conduct

Desired qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Fitness (preferred but not mandatory)
• Current First Aid & CPR certification

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Supportive, member-focused culture
• Free gym membership and staff training

About us

Next Level Fitness is a family-owned franchise of health and fitness gyms established in 2008. With four locations in Melbourne, we have built more than just training facilities — we have built a community of passionate experts and driven individuals. From bodybuilding, powerlifting, and strongman to physiotherapy, martial arts (available at our Clayton gym), and qualified sports nutrition coaching, our team is united by one goal: to support, educate, and elevate every member who walks through our doors.

We pride ourselves on giving a personalised and exceptional wellness experience. Our facilities feature quality exercise equipment, holistic health and fitness services, expert advice and demonstrated results in helping clients push beyond what they thought possible and strive for greater strength, confidence, and self-belief.