Studio Manager

Viva Leisure; Canberra; Sur place; AUD 39 000 - 55 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible Work

Paid Parental Leave

Free fitness membership

CU Health and wellbeing

Learning & Development

Résumé du poste

Viva Leisure Group is seeking a Studio Manager for hiit republic Tuggeranong to lead day-to-day studio operations, ensuring exceptional member and staff experiences in a fast-paced environment.

You will drive performance through leadership, coaching, and community engagement while growing leadership capabilities in programming, training, and performance management within a supportive fitness business. This is a permanent part-time opportunity.

Qualifications

• Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Certificate III in Fitness (essential)/Certificate IV in Fitness (desirable).
• Experience in Group Fitness (desirable).
• Strong knowledge of and a passion for the Fitness Industry.
• Experience in sales and customer service, ideally within the fitness or retail sectors.
• Demonstrated people management and team leadership experience.
• Proven sales aptitude with a results-driven mindset and ability to meet targets.
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills, with a passion for engaging both team members and clients to strengthen the brand.
• Proven ability to drive operational excellence through strong organisational and formal operational skills.
• Ability to be a role model and live our Viva values, and behaviours while being passionate about our brands.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsabilités

• Drive new member sign-ups, manage renewals, and implement strategies to enhance member satisfaction and retention.
• Ensure all members and guests receive high-quality service; handle complaints and feedback promptly and professionally.
• Maintain high standard of operational procedures. Manage administration, auditing and organisation of the club, ensuring all areas are clean, safe, and fully operational.
• Ensure all activities, equipment, and facilities comply with health and safety regulations and industry standards.
• Recruit, train, schedule and manage in club staff; ensure high team performance and morale.
• Plan and execute local marketing campaigns, community engagement events, and promotions to increase visibility and attract new members.
• Oversee the development and scheduling of fitness programs and classes, ensuring they meet member needs and industry trends.

Connaissances

First Aid

CPR

Fitness Certification

Group Fitness

Sales

Customer Service

People Management

Leadership

Communication

Operations

Microsoft Office

Formation

Certificate III in Fitness

Certificate IV in Fitness

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

As a Studio Manager at hiit republic Tuggeranong, you will lead the day-to-day operations of a high-performance functional fitness studio, ensuring an exceptional experience for both members and staff. This role is ideal for a motivated leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about coaching, people development, and creating a strong studio culture.

You will be responsible for driving studio performance through team leadership, coaching excellence, operational standards, and community engagement. As the face of the studio, you’ll set the tone for professionalism, energy, and accountability - bringing the hiit republic brand to life every day.

This role offers the opportunity to grow your leadership capability while developing skills in programming, training, and performance management within a supportive and rapidly growing fitness business.

This is a permanent part-time opportunity.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a Studio Manager at hiit republic Tuggeranong, you will lead the day-to-day operations of a high-performance functional fitness studio, ensuring an exceptional experience for both members and staff. This role is ideal for a motivated leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about coaching, people development, and creating a strong studio culture.

You will be responsible for driving studio performance through team leadership, coaching excellence, operational standards, and community engagement. As the face of the studio, you’ll set the tone for professionalism, energy, and accountability - bringing the hiit republic brand to life every day.

This role offers the opportunity to grow your leadership capability while developing skills in programming, training, and performance management within a supportive and rapidly growing fitness business.

This is a permanent part-time opportunity.

hiit republic is a boutique, functional fitness brand delivering high-energy, coach-led training in a dynamic studio environment. Known as the Home of HIIT, hiit republic specialises in constantly varied programming - ensuring no two classes are ever the same.

Studios operate 24/7 and combine structured functional training with flexibility and accessibility, making hiit republic a standout in the Australian fitness landscape. As part of the Viva Leisure Group, one of Australia’s largest independent fitness operators, hiit republic offers team members the stability of a national organisation alongside the energy and culture of a boutique brand.

At hiit republic, attitude matters. We believe fitness is an experience, leadership is earned, and great studios are built by passionate people who lead from the front.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone with:

• Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Certificate III in Fitness (essential)/Certificate IV in Fitness (desirable).
• Experience in Group Fitness (desirable).
• Strong knowledge of and a passion for the Fitness Industry.
• Experience in sales and customer service, ideally within the fitness or retail sectors.
• Demonstrated people management and team leadership experience.
• Proven sales aptitude with a results-driven mindset and ability to meet targets.
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills, with a passion for engaging both team members and clients to strengthen the brand. Skilled in supporting diverse tasks and mentoring future leaders to help them achieve peak performance.
• Proven ability to drive operational excellence through strong organisational and formal operational skills. Capable of managing multiple priorities effectively, with a proactive mindset, eagerness to learn, and agility in adapting to evolving business needs.
• Ability to be a role model and live our Viva values, and behaviours while being passionate about our brands. You will demonstrate professionalism, respect, courtesy and support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive new member sign-ups, manage renewals, and implement strategies to enhance member satisfaction and retention.
• Ensure all members and guests receive high-quality service; handle complaints and feedback promptly and professionally.
• Maintain high standard of operational procedures. Manage administration, auditing and organisation of the club, ensuring all areas are clean, safe, and fully operational.
• Ensure all activities, equipment, and facilities comply with health and safety regulations and industry standards.
• Recruit, train, schedule and manage in club staff; ensure high team performance and morale.
• Plan and execute local marketing campaigns, community engagement events, and promotions to increase visibility and attract new members.
• Oversee the development and scheduling of fitness programs and classes, ensuring they meet member needs and industry trends.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

As an employer of choice, Viva prides itself on supporting you in the best way possible by providing a range of incentives that meet the everyday needs of our people.

We offer a range of benefits to our employees such as Flexible Work Arrangements and great work-life balance for personal rejuvenation and well-being, Paid Parental Leave, and Free fitness membership. Permanent employees also get access to CU Health, our virtual health and wellbeing practice connecting you with GPs, Psychologists, Dietitians and Health Coaches anytime, anywhere. Add in central locations with brand new facilities and ongoing learning and development opportunities, and it's easy to see why the possibilities at Viva are endless.

Above all, Viva is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where every background, perspective, gender, and identity is celebrated. We believe in empowering everyone to be themselves, knowing that it's when we embrace our differences that we perform at our best.

We make every opportunity last at Viva and are looking to find members of the team to upskill and develop, all with the aim to make Viva the best place to work.

ABOUT VIVA LEISURE

At Viva Leisure, our mission is simple: to connect health and wellness to as many people as possible through our awesome, affordable, and accessible facilities. Our vision is to be the number one in the industry - benefitting our members, shareholders, franchisees, communities, and employees alike.

Established in 2004, Viva Leisure is an Australian-owned, ASX-listed company offering a diverse range of health and fitness solutions, including big-box health clubs, express gyms, high-intensity group training, Pilates, yoga, aquatics, women’s-only facilities, personal training, wellness, and sports nutrition. Our portfolio includes Club Lime, hiit republic, Plus Fitness, GROUNDUP, Zoo Fit, and Supp Society, with more than 300 corporate-owned and franchised locations across Australia and internationally.

In 2020, Viva Leisure acquired Chain Collective Group, which now operates as the franchising arm of the business, with Plus Fitness as its flagship brand.

In 2024, Viva Leisure acquired a 34% equity stake in Boutique Fitness Studios (BFS), the master franchisee for Club Pilates, Rumble Boxing, StretchLab, and CycleBar. As part of this partnership, Viva's Rebalance studios successfully transitioned to Club Pilates. Viva also acquired a 25% equity stake in World Gym Australia, together with three corporate-owned World Gym clubs in Queensland - Stafford, Coomera and Underwood.

In 2026, Viva expanded its corporate World Gym portfolio with the opening of its flagship Canberra location and launched its newest fitness brand, Zoo Fit.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Viva Leisure acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia. We are grateful for the opportunity to operate facilities on these lands and to contribute to the health and well-being of all communities we form part of.

As a company dedicated to promoting health and wellness, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment within our facilities and workplaces that welcomes, respects and celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples.

Viva Leisure reserves the right to close this advertisement prior to the stated closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.