Founding Club Leader for Premium Wellness Launch

Virgin Active; Sydney; On-site; AUD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive performance incentives

Complimentary club membership

Discounted personal training andWellbe

Exclusive partner discounts

Flexible working options

Paid parental leave

Ongoing personal and professional dev

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

Virgin Active is opening a flagship club in Sydney CBD, led by a founding executive who will shape people, culture and the member experience from day one. You’ll drive pre-opening plans, recruit and mentor the leadership team, and build the commercial engine to deliver strong performance.

You’ll combine strategic thinking with hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while growing memberships and partnerships across Sydney and beyond.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large multi-functional teams and delivering commercial results.
• 5+ years senior leadership with full P&L accountability.
• Ability to translate strategy into action and drive performance.
• Strong customer experience focus and ability to create consistent experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-opening, launch and beyond with plans for people, operations, sales and member experience.
• Drive a high-impact pre-sale strategy, build local awareness and early member momentum.
• Recruit, onboard and develop a high-performing leadership team.
• Create a culture where people love to work, grow and perform.
• Deliver revenue, EBITDA and productivity targets.
• Build the club’s commercial engine across revenue streams.

Skills

Leadership

P&L accountability

Customer experience

Strategic execution

People development

Job description

Virgin Active is opening a flagship club in Sydney CBD, led by a founding executive who will shape people, culture and the member experience from day one. You’ll drive pre-opening plans, recruit and mentor the leadership team, and build the commercial engine to deliver strong performance.

You’ll combine strategic thinking with hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while growing memberships and partnerships across Sydney and beyond.