Gym Manager

The Yard Gym Marrickville; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nike events access

Training gear

Job summary

The Yard Gym Marrickville in Marrickville NSW is seeking an energetic Gym Manager who will be the face of our community. You will coach on the gym floor, lead a team, and drive membership growth while fostering a welcoming culture.

You’ll focus on exceptional member experiences, plan monthly events, and collaborate with our Head Trainer and Front of House to ensure top-tier operations. This is a hands-on leadership role with room to grow.

Qualifications

• Experience in group fitness coaching, ideally strength and conditioning.
• Outgoing, approachable and loves connecting with people.
• Strong leadership skills; can motivate and hold a team accountable.
• Understands sales, membership retention and building a gym community.
• Able to lead weekly team meetings and drive accountability.

Responsibilities

• Be the face of the gym: build genuine member relationships and create an exceptional training environment.
• Coach and inspire: deliver high-energy group fitness sessions and lead by example.
• Grow our community: organise monthly social events, member challenges and community initiatives.
• Drive membership growth: work with Front of House to convert leads and welcome new members.
• Own member retention: engage with members at risk of leaving and create reasons to stay.
• Lead a great team: collaborate with Head Trainer and Front of House to deliver a high-quality experience.
• Keep things running: support day-to-day operations and ensure the gym looks its best.

Skills

Group fitness coaching

Leadership

Sales & retention

Member engagement

Event planning

Education

Fitness qualifications

First Aid/CPR

Job description

The Yard Gym Marrickville – Marrickville NSW

Our ideal candidate is an energetic, personable and commercially minded fitness professional who is passionate about coaching, building community and creating an exceptional member experience.

They'll be a natural leader who thrives on the gym floor, builds genuine relationships with members and takes ownership of membership growth, retention and engagement.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience in group fitness coaching, ideally strength and conditioning.
• Is outgoing, approachable and genuinely loves connecting with people.
• Has strong leadership skills and can motivate, support and hold a team accountable.
• Understands sales, membership retention and the importance of building a strong gym community.
• Can lead weekly team meetings, set clear goals and drive accountability.
• Is proactive, organised and confident taking ownership of day-to-day gym operations.
• Is passionate about organising social events and creating a culture members want to be part of.
• Can work collaboratively with our Head Trainer and Front of House team.
• Previous gym management experience is desirable but not essential. We're equally interested in an exceptional coach ready to take the next step into a leadership role.
• Above all, we want someone who will become the face of The Yard Gym Marrickville, lead by example and treat the gym's success as their own.

Gym Manager | The Yard Gym Marrickville

Full-Time | 38 Hours | Coaching + Leadership + Community

Love coaching, connecting with people and building a great gym culture? This could be your next move.

The Yard Gym Marrickville is looking for a passionate, energetic and driven Gym Manager to become the face of our community.

We're looking for someone who loves being on the gym floor, knows how to bring people together and has the drive to grow a successful fitness business.

This isn't your typical gym management role. You'll spend the majority of your time doing what you love, coaching, engaging with members and creating an environment people genuinely look forward to being part of.

You’ll also play a key role in growing our membership base, improving retention and bringing our community to life through events and initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Be the face of the gym: Build genuine relationships with members and create an exceptional training environment.
• Coach and inspire: Deliver high-energy group fitness sessions and lead by example.
• Grow our community: Organise monthly social events, member challenges and community initiatives.
• Drive membership growth: Work alongside Front of House to convert leads, welcome new members and support sales.
• Own member retention: Proactively engage with members, identify those at risk of leaving and create reasons for people to stay.Lead a great team: Work closely with our Head Trainer and Front of House to deliver a consistent, high-quality experience.
• Keep things running: Support day-to-day operations and ensure the gym is always presented at its best.

Who We're Looking For

You're someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for fitness, coaching and people.
• Is confident, outgoing and naturally builds relationships.
• Brings energy, positivity and leadership to every session.
• Understands that a great gym is built on community, not just workouts.
• Has a proactive, results-driven approach to sales and retention.
• Takes ownership and doesn't wait to be told what to do.
• Has experience coaching group fitness, ideally strength and conditioning.
• Holds relevant fitness qualifications and First Aid/CPR certification.
• Previous gym management experience is a bonus, but not essential. If you're a great coach with strong people skills and the ambition to lead a gym, we'd love to hear from you.

What's on Offer?

• Full-time role 38 hours per week.
• A hands-on position combining coaching and gym management.
• An established community and supportive team.
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact on the gym's growth and culture.
• A leadership role with autonomy, responsibility and room to grow.
• The chance to be part of The Yard Gym community.
• Exclusive access to Nike events and training gear

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're the type of person who remembers every member's name, brings great energy to the gym floor and loves seeing a community thrive, we want to meet you.