Assistant General Manager - Bristol

JD Gyms; Bristol; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness company in Bristol is seeking an energetic Assistant General Manager to lead the team and enhance member experiences. This role requires strong leadership skills, proven customer service, and an ambition to grow into a General Manager role. With benefits like a competitive salary, free gym membership, and career development opportunities, this position is perfect for individuals passionate about fitness and team collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive salary (£26,040 depending on location/club size)

Free JD Gyms membership

Company pension scheme

Wellbeing support & employee discount programme

On‑site parking

Staff social events

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong leadership skills and a passion for fitness.
• Proven sales and customer service ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support the team to motivate performance.
• Engage with members and build community on the gym floor.
• Ensure operational excellence in health & safety and compliance.
• Support membership sales, retention, and marketing initiatives.
• Take ownership of key business areas when the GM is off-site.

Skills

Leadership skills

Sales ability

Customer service

Confidence and approachability

Job description

At JD Gyms, we're looking for a hands‑on, energetic Assistant General Manager to support club performance, inspire the team, and deliver an exceptional member experience. You'll be a visible leader on the gym floor, a trusted deputy to the General Manager, and a driving force behind the club's success.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead, coach, and support the team - setting high standards and motivating performance.
• Be a visible presence on the gym floor, engaging with members and building community.
• Ensure operational excellence across health & safety, cleanliness, and compliance.
• Support membership sales, retention, and local marketing initiatives.
• Take ownership of key business areas and KPIs, stepping up when the GM is off‑site.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong leadership skills and a passion for fitness.
• Confidence and approachability on the gym floor.
• Proven sales and customer service ability.
• Ambition to grow into a future General Manager role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£26,040 depending on location/club size)
• The opportunity to personal train up to 2 clients per week outside of your contracted hours.
• Free JD Gyms membership
• JD Group staff discounts
• Company pension scheme
• Wellbeing support & employee discount programme
• On‑site parking and staff social events
• Career development opportunities

Why JD Gyms?

As Assistant General Manager, you'll be at the heart of the action‑leading by example, developing your leadership skills, and making a direct impact on member experience and club success. If you're passionate about fitness, love working with people, and want to grow your career, this is your next big move.