Assistant General Manager - Shrewsbury, Shropshire

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

Job summary

A leading gym chain is seeking an Assistant General Manager in Shrewsbury, England to support team performance and enhance member experience. Ideal candidates should possess supervisory experience, strong leadership abilities, and a passion for fitness. Responsibilities include team management, operational excellence, and sales support. The role offers a competitive salary based on location, free gym membership, and opportunities for career development in a vibrant environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free JD Gyms membership

Staff discounts

Company pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing support

On-site parking

Staff social events

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong leadership skills and a passion for fitness.
• Confidence and approachability on the gym floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support the team.
• Ensure operational excellence across health & safety.
• Support membership sales and local marketing initiatives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Sales ability

Customer service skills

Fitness knowledge

Job description

Assistant General Manager - Shrewsbury, Shropshire*

📍 Various Locations | Full-Time *

Ready to lead from the front and help run one of the UK’s most stylish, best-equipped gyms?

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.

🧠 What You’ll Bring*

• 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.

🎁 What You’ll Get*

• 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.

📩 Apply now and become a leader in one of the UK’s fastest‑growing gym chains.*