Assistant General Manager - Bristol

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

Job summary

A leading fitness organization located in Bristol is seeking an energetic Assistant General Manager to support team performance and enhance member experience. The role involves leading and motivating a team, ensuring operational excellence, and contributing to membership sales. Ideal candidates will have management experience, leadership skills, and a passion for fitness. This position offers a competitive salary, personal training opportunities, and career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

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

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership skills

Sales ability

Customer service

Motivational skills

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.
• Maintain confidence and approachability on the gym floor.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong leadership skills and a passion for fitness.
• 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 their 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.