Assistant General Manager - Full Time

JDGYMS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Gyms in Leeds is seeking a proactive Gym Manager to lead daily operations, uphold the brand standards, and nurture a growing member base while developing the team.

You will recruit and manage Fitness Coaches and General Assistants, drive sales, ensure safety, cleanliness, and outstanding member service, and act as an ambassador for the JD Gyms brand.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of management in a leisure-related setting.
• Passion for customer service and inspirational leadership.
• Must be Level 2 Gym Instructor or above.
• Experience driving sales and coordinating local marketing.
• Experience as Assistant Manager or Fitness Manager is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Maintain JD Gyms Brand Standard across the club.
• Conduct safety checks and report defects.
• Recruit and manage Fitness Coaches and General Assistants.
• Hold regular team meetings and update on progress.
• Work towards sales and membership targets.
• Drive secondary spending revenue.
• Ensure cleanliness and upkeep of facilities.
• Oversee weekly banking and minimize wastage.
• Uphold uniform standards and deliver excellent member service.

Skills

Management experience

Customer service excellence

Level 2 Gym Instructor

Sales and marketing drive

Team recruitment and leadership

Leisure industry experience

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.