Assistant General Manager

JDGYMS

Watford

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount on JD Group brands

Personal development opportunities

Job summary

JD Gyms Watford is seeking a driven Gym Manager to lead the club's daily operations and member experience. You will work with the General Manager to maintain standards, drive sales, and develop a high-performing team of Fitness Coaches and General Assistants.

The role requires hands-on leadership, a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification, and a proven track record in customer service, sales and local marketing.

Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

Ensure that all policies and procedures in both the Health and Safety Employee Policy and Company Procedures Handbook are adhered to.
Maintain the JD Gyms Brand Standard.
Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly safety checks.
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.
To manage the weekly banking process so that wastage and variance is minimised, maximising profit.
To ensure uniform standards are being adhered to by all team members and yourself.
To help create an environment where the team enjoy themselves whilst at work.
To always be an ambassador of JD Gyms.

Skills

Management experience

Customer service leadership

Sales and marketing

Team recruitment

Leadership in leisure

Education

Level 2 Gym Instructor

Job description

JD Gyms- 2761 Watford, 163C, WATFORD, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Thursday 6 August 2026 at 00:00

Want to work for JD Gyms? Of course you do! We are an exciting, award winning gym chain that is quickly expanding across the UK and taking the sector by storm.

We invest in fitting out our clubs to create top quality, stylish environments for our members. Excellent class timetables and robust on the ground teams are a key part in delivering our outstanding fitness offering, so we are always on the lookout for fresh talent.

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 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.

We know our colleagues work tirelessly to make JD Gyms the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits including staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.