Territory Group Fitness Manager

Fitness & Lifestyle Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Hybrid work model (60/40)

Job summary

Fitness & Lifestyle Group is seeking a Territory Group Fitness Manager to drive performance across NSW/QLD, coordinating with Club Managers, Regional Managers and senior GFMs. This role combines strategic planning with hands-on leadership to enhance programming, attendance and member experience.

Based in Sydney or Brisbane, the role supports a multi-site portfolio with a hybrid work model and travel across clubs as required.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years' experience in group fitness leadership.
• Demonstrated experience in operational leadership positions.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen across multi-site or regional environments.
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills without direct line authority.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; turn data into actions.
• Experience delivering group fitness with focus on programming quality and member experience.

Responsibilities

• Own group fitness performance across ~80 clubs with attendance, budget and member experience accountability.
• Use data and insight to identify opportunities, address underperformance and drive growth.
• Lead growth of key Platinum Plus products in line with territory and national targets.
• Translate national strategy into territory execution.
• Set direction for programming, timetables, class mix and studio utilisation.
• Lead new program trials and launches with capability and standards in place.
• Coach and develop Senior Group Fitness Managers to drive performance.
• Set expectations and build capability across the team.

Skills

Group fitness leadership

Operational leadership

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Programming quality

Education

Certificate III in Fitness

AusActive registration

First Aid & CPR certification

Tools

Workday

Power BI

Salesforce

Job description

Fitness & Lifestyle Group – Sydney CBD NSW

Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG) is Asia Pacific's largest group of corporately owned health and wellness clubs — 310+ locations, 600,000+ members, and five of the region's most recognised fitness brands: Fitness First Australia, Goodlife Health Clubs, Jetts Fitness, Zap Fitness and Barry's.

We're headquartered in Australia with regional offices across South East Asia, and we're on a mission to help our global community live stronger, happier lives.

The Opportunity:

Group fitness is more than a timetable. It is a powerful driver of member engagement,retention,and commercial performance.

As Territory Group Fitness Manager(basedfromeither our Sydney or Brisbane support office),you will help drive the performance and growth of group fitness across approximately 80 Fitness First and Goodlife Health clubs in our NSW and QLD portfolio.

Working through influence rather than direct line management, you will translate national strategy into territory priorities, use data and commercial insight to shape decisions, and work closely with Club Managers, Regional Managers, GFMs and Senior GFMs to drive performance.

You will be the key group fitness voice across the territory, building strong relationships, challengingthinkingand creating the conditions for great programming, strong instructorteamsand exceptional member experiences.

Usually working from our support office for three days per week(Mondays,Tuesdaysand Thursdays), this is a mobile rolewiththe remainingtwo days split between working from home and visiting clubs (dependent on business requirements).

Key Duties and Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

Commercial Performance

Own group fitness performance across approximately 80 clubs, with accountability for attendance,budgetand member experience.

Use data and commercial insight toidentifyopportunities, addressunderperformance,and drive growth.

Lead the growth of key Platinum Plus products in line with territory and national targets.

Translate national group fitness strategy into effective territory execution.

Set direction for programming, timetables, classmixand studioutilisation.

Lead newprogramtrials and launches, ensuring the right capability and standards are in place.

Lead,coachand develop the Senior Group Fitness Manager team to drive strong people and performance outcomes.

Set clear expectations and build capability across the team, ensuring Senior GFMs remain focused on their highest-value priorities.

Stakeholder Influence

Build strong relationships with Regional Managers and operational leaders, using data and commercial insight to influence priorities and investment.

Represent group fitness in territory planning and operational forums.

Partner with key functions including Marketing, Sales, People & Culture and the National GFM to support territory growth.

Quality & Compliance

Maintainhigh standardsof group fitness delivery and member experience across the territory.

Ensureappropriate WHSand compliance standards are understood andmaintained.

About you:

You are a resilient, commercially minded leader who knows how to get results through people,relationshipsand influence. You are confident operating at scale, comfortable withdataand able to turn insight into action.

You build credibility quickly and know how to influence both directly and supportively. You canchallengewhen needed, coach others to perform and bring stakeholders with you. Most importantly, you are passionate about creating group fitness experiences that members choose,enjoyand return to.

Skills & Experience:

3 to 5 years' experience in group fitness leadership

Demonstrated experience in operational leadership positions

Demonstrated commercial acumen and experience managing performance across a multi-site or regional environment.

Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to achieve outcomes without direct line authority.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn performance data into clear actions.

Experience delivering group fitness, with a strong understanding of programming quality and member experience.

Certificate III in Fitness or equivalent.

CurrentAusActiveregistration or equivalent.

Current First Aid and CPR certification.

Current driver'slicence, ownvehicleand willingness to travel extensively across the territory, including interstate travel at least quarterly.

Experience in a Senior GFM, regional or territorygroupfitness leadership role.

Experience managing budgets,forecastingand cost control across multiple sites.

Experience with premium fitness products/offerings

Experience with Workday, Power BI,Salesforceor similar operational and reporting platforms.

In return we offer you

Competitive base salary, plus car allowance

Complementary all access Goodlife/Fitness First (location dependent) Gym Membership, plus one for a friend

FLG is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance. We offer a hybrid work model, mixing 60/40 office (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday) and work-from-home responsibilities.

Anniversary leave days and additional complimentary memberships through FLG's Recognition of Service Program

Be recognised and rewarded by your peers for living our values with FLG's People's Champion awards

Enjoy exclusive employee discounts with industry leading fitness, travel, fashion and retail brands through FLG's partner discount program

Employee Assistance Program

Our commitment to diversity & inclusion

At Fitness and Lifestyle Group we bring positive energy and attitude to work every day, we are proud of who we are and who we work for. We don't just accept individuality; we encourage it and acknowledge the value diversity and inclusivity brings to our organisation. We pride ourselves on empowering our team to be their authentic selves at work.

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, people of all ages, race, sex, intersex status, gender identity, sexual orientation, people with a disability and from other diverse backgrounds.