Assistant Gym Manager - Oxford Central

Rock Entertainment Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Bonus scheme

Life assurance

First aid qualification funded

Free gym membership

Group exercise training

Management development training

Job summary

PureGym Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Gym Manager in Oxford to lead a team of fitness professionals and ensure exceptional member service. You will support the Gym Manager, develop staff, and help grow the membership through outreach and events.

The role emphasizes leadership, high standards of service, and ongoing staff development. A Level 2 gym instruction qualification and group exercise experience are required, with a commitment to the PureGym mantra of Everybody Welcome.

Qualifications

• L2 gym instructor qualification and group exercise teaching experience.
• Proven ability to lead a fitness team and foster a positive work environment.
• Commitment to delivering high service standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an excellent member experience through service and standards with the Gym Manager.
• Support the Gym Manager to recruit and develop a talent pipeline.
• Recruit, train and supervise a team of Personal Trainers, Fitness Coaches and Gym Instructors.
• Provide ongoing training and professional development for staff.
• Group Exercise: manage and improve GEX offering.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Fitness instruction

Education

Level 2 gym instructor

Job description

Annual Salary

£27,522

Employee Benefits

• Contracted salary, (40 hours per week)
• 33 days of annual leave allowance (Including bank holidays). With an additional day of leave for your birthday.
• Bonus Scheme
• Life assurance
• Funded first aid qualification.
• Free gym membership for a friend or family member.
• Group exercise training
• Industry leading management development training courses

The Role

This is a varied role, involved with everything from member experience to team development, you will focus on the following:

• Deliver an excellent member experience in the club through a constant focus on service and standards, alongside the Gym Manager
• Support the Gym Manager to bring in new joiners through different activities, including club outreach and community events
• Team Leadership: Recruit, proactively develop a talent pipeline, train and supervise a team of Personal Trainer/Fitness Coaches and Gym Instructors. Foster a positive and motivating work environment
• Deliver an excellent member experience in the club through a constant focus on service and standards, alongside the Gym Manager.
• Provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities for fitness staff to enhance their skills and career growth
• Group Exercise: manage and improve GEX offering within the gym

You will play a key part in creating a great place to work - and workout - for both your team and gym members. As an Assistant Gym Manager at PureGym you will support the Gym manager in leading a team of fitness professionals, ensure high-quality service delivery, and contribute to the growth and retention of our membership base.

If this sounds like your perfect next role, here's what we’re looking for:

• The ability to help everyone in the gym team be the best version of themselves.
• A passion for fitness and wellbeing.
• Someone who embodies our mantra of 'Everybody Welcome' in all that they do.
• A desire to do the right thing. Driving results is important - and how you do this - with resilience, confidence, and integrity is equally vital to success in this role.
• A L2 qualification in gym instructing, and experience teaching group exercise.

Here is a little about us:

With structured career development programmes and plans to double in size in the next few years, there has never been a better time to join us on our growth journey.

At PureGym, we are dedicated to providing a welcoming and motivating environment for our members to achieve their fitness goals. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and inspiring a healthier nation. Now an international Group, and a leading European operator, our scale gives you the opportunity to grow and accelerate your career, and our unique "Everybody Welcome" approach provides a friendly, warm and welcoming environment where you are valued.