Assistant General Manager

Naylor's Equestrian Llp; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Gyms is seeking a hands-on Gym Manager to lead a team of Fitness Coaches and General Assistants, ensuring high standards of service and safety. You will drive membership growth, supervise daily operations, and uphold the JD Gyms brand standards.

The role requires proven leisure-industry management experience, strong customer service, and ability to recruit and develop staff while delivering outstanding member experiences.

Qualifications

• Management experience in a leisure-related industry.
• Excellent customer service with inspirational leadership.
• Qualified to Level 2 Gym Instructor.
• Experience driving sales and coordinating local marketing activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Fitness Coaches and General Assistants to ensure daily operations and targets are met.
• Conduct safety checks and report defects to maintain a safe facility.
• Recruit, develop and manage the team; hold regular meetings for progress and updates.
• Drive sales and membership targets; maximise secondary revenue opportunities.
• Ensure cleanliness and high standards across the gym; supervise in-house cleaners and banking processes.

Skills

Management experience

Customer service

Sales drive

Team leadership

Recruitment and staffing

Education

Level 2 Gym Instructor

Job description

Role overview

This role requires a team player with flair and commercial ability, as well as the skill, energy and determination to help drive and develop the business alongside the General Manager. We're looking for a manager with the experience of maintaining and developing the standards and reputation, whilst nurturing a growing membership base and team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all policies and procedures in both the Health and Safety Employee Policy and Company Procedures Handbook are adhered to.
• Responsible for adhering to and maintaining the JD Gyms Brand Standard.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly safety checks. Report and chase all defects, to ensure the building and its equipment is safe to use.
• Recruit and manage a team of employed Fitness Coaches and General Assistants to ensure the club is operational cover to ensure daily expectations are delivered.
• Hold regular team meetings to aid development and keep everyone updated.
• To work towards and aim to achieve all sales and membership targets that are set.
• To drive and maximise secondary spending revenue.
• To ensure the whole of the gym facility is of the highest standard of cleanliness.
• Ensure the in-house cleaners (General Assistant) are cleaning to the highest standard. To manage the weekly banking process so that wastage and variance is minimal, maximising profit.
• To ensure uniform standards are being adhered to by all team members and yourself.
• To always deliver outstanding member service.
• To help create an environment where the team enjoy themselves whilst at work.
• To always be an ambassador of JD Gyms.

Skills and Experience

• Must have a proven and successful track record of management experience within a leisure related industry.
• Must be passionate about customer service and be an inspirational leader in the way they manage.
• Must be qualified to at least Level 2 Gym Instructor
• Must have a proven track record in driving sales and co-ordinating local marketing activity as well as of recruiting and managing a successful team.
• Ideally will have experience as an Assistant Manager helping to oversee all business areas within a leisure facility or have substantial experience as a Fitness Manager or other similar operational function.