Assistant Manager - New Club Opening

Everlast Gyms; Stretford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned fitness organization is seeking a passionate leader for their gym in Stretford. This full-time role involves overseeing operations, driving sales, and inspiring a high-performing team. Ideal candidates are driven by a passion for fitness and possess strong leadership qualities to enhance member experience and meet company standards. This exciting leadership opportunity offers professional growth and benefits such as gym membership and training developments.

Benefits

20% discount across all Frasers Group fascias

Free Everlast Gym membership

Monthly recognition: Everlast Champions & Frasers Group Champion

Training & development, including funded qualifications

Opportunities to enhance your fitness knowledge

Qualifications

• Strong leadership qualities with adaptability in communication.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a member-first mindset.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, develop, and elevate a high-performing team.
• Maximize overall profitability from all revenue lines.
• Create a welcoming and energetic environment for members.
• Ensure company standards and central initiatives are met.

Skills

Strong leadership qualities with adaptability

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness and drive

Flexibility to work varied hours

Passion for health, fitness, and wellness

Education

Level 2 Fitness Qualification

Job description

Overview

This is a full-time leadership role, accountable for the overall performance and daily running of your club. You’ll set the tone for excellence across sales, service, and operations, driving all commercial areas while delivering an exceptional experience for every member, every visit. As the face of Everlast Gyms, you’ll lead by example on the gym floor and reception, own high standards in every area, and inspire your team to deliver results. With a sharp eye for detail and a fearless, solutions-driven mindset, you’ll take full ownership of KPIs, people development, and operational consistency.

The Benefits

• 20% discount across all Frasers Group fascias
• Free Everlast Gym membership
• Monthly recognition: Everlast Champions & Frasers Group Champion (double salary month for winners)
• Training & development, including funded qualifications (L3 & L5 in Management & Leadership)
• Opportunities to enhance your fitness knowledge, deliver PT sessions, and lead group training
• Be part of a culture that celebrates ambition, resilience, and fearless progression

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Lead & Inspire: Recruit, develop, and elevate a high-performing team, giving regular, constructive feedback to maximise potential.
• Drive Commercial Success: Own all revenue lines – memberships, PT, secondary spend. Maximise overall profitability.
• Elevate Member Experience: Create a welcoming, energetic, and premium environment that enhances every member interaction.
• Operate with Excellence: Oversee all sales and operational processes, ensuring company standards and central initiatives (FUNDAMENTALS, ASCEND, MOVE) are delivered at the highest level.
• Champion Standards: Maintain best-in-class cleanliness, safety, and presentation – whether you’re on shift or not.
• Be Resilient & Agile: Quickly adapt to challenges, find solutions, and support your team through change.
• Compliance & Safety: Manage policies, procedures, Health & Safety, and pool plant operations in line with guidelines.

Qualifications

• Passion for health, fitness, and wellness
• Level 2 Fitness Qualification (desirable)
• Strong leadership qualities with adaptability in communication & management style
• A member-first mindset with exceptional interpersonal skills
• Commercial awareness and the drive to exceed targets
• Positivity, ambition, and a fearless approach to challenges
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays

Additional Information

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An opportunity like this at Frasers Group is for the fearless. The potential is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles:

• Think without limits - Think fast, think fearlessly and take the team with you
• Own it and back yourself - own the basics, own your role and own the results
• Be relevant - Relevant to our people, our partners and the planet