Assistant Healthclub Manager

The Commercial Hotel; Johnstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium leisure facility in Johnstone seeks an experienced Assistant Health Club Manager to oversee operations and support the team. The ideal candidate will have a supervisory background in health clubs and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include driving member engagement and managing facility standards while ensuring compliance with regulations. The role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including complimentary club membership and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Complimentary club membership

Discounts on Manorview hotels

Ongoing training and development

Supportive values-driven culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory or senior role within a health club or leisure centre.
• Ability to motivate and support a team effectively.
• Understanding of membership growth and retention strategies.
• Proactive management of multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of operational standards and health & safety regulations.
• Visible and active presence in the club.

Responsibilities

• Support the Health Club Manager in daily operations.
• Lead and motivate a team of fitness professionals.
• Drive member recruitment and satisfaction initiatives.
• Monitor financial performance targets and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Maintain facility standards through regular checks.
• Assist with marketing and promotional activities.
• Deliver outstanding customer service.

Skills

Supervisory experience in health club

Strong people skills

Commercial awareness

Organised and proactive

Confident communicator

Knowledge of health & safety standards

Flexible and hands-on approach

Job description

About the Role

As Assistant Health Club Manager, you’ll help oversee the running of the Health Club, supporting the Health Club Manager in delivering Manorview’s premium standards. You’ll lead by example, assist in guiding the team, and help create an environment where members love to train, relax, and return.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Health Club Manager in the day-to-day operations of the Health Club, pool, fitness areas, and group exercise programme.
• Assist in leading and motivating a team of fitness professionals, receptionists, and club support team.
• Help drive member recruitment, retention, and satisfaction initiatives.
• Contribute to achieving financial performance targets, including monitoring budgets and payroll.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Maintain high facility standards through regular checks and coordination of maintenance.
• Assist with marketing and promotional activities in partnership with the central marketing team.
• Champion excellent customer service, coaching team members to deliver an outstanding experience.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a supervisory or senior role within a health club, leisure centre, or premium fitness facility.
• Strong people skills – able to motivate and support a team.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of membership growth and retention.
• Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident communicator and relationship-builder with members and team.
• Knowledge of health & safety and operational standards.
• Flexible and hands-on approach – visible and active in the club daily.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Complimentary club membership
• Discounts on Manorview hotels, restaurants, and spa facilities
• Ongoing training, personal development, and progression opportunities
• A supportive, values-driven culture where your ideas are encouraged and valued