Duty Manager - Hartlepool, Durham

JD Gyms; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading fitness brand is seeking a motivated Duty Manager in Tees Valley to lead team operations and deliver exceptional service. Candidates should have experience in customer-facing roles, confidence to lead, and a passion for fitness. This part-time, temporary position offers competitive pay, free gym membership, and career development opportunities. Responsibilities include overseeing staff, ensuring smooth operations, and engaging with members to foster a vibrant community atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free JD Gyms membership

JD Group staff discounts

Company pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Staff training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role, preferably in fitness, leisure, or hospitality.
• Strong ambition to grow into senior roles like Assistant General Manager.
• Calm under pressure while leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team during shifts and ensure smooth operations.
• Deliver exceptional member service and foster a community-driven atmosphere.
• Carry out health & safety checks and cleanliness audits.

Skills

Customer service experience

Strong people skills

Leadership confidence

Organised and reliable

Education

Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification

Job description

Duty Manager - Hartlepool, Durham

Job Type : Part Time - 20 hours - Temporary Position

Are you ready to take the lead and drive change in one of the UK's most dynamic and rapidly growing gym chains? If you have a passion for fitness and a desire to inspire others, JD Gyms is the place for you!

💼 What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the team during your shift, delegate tasks, and ensure smooth operations.
• Be a visible, approachable leader for members and staff.
• Deliver exceptional member service and foster a community-driven atmosphere.
• Carry out opening / closing procedures, health & safety checks, and cleanliness audits.
• Support membership sales, retention, and local marketing initiatives.

🧠 What You’ll Bring

• Experience in a customer-facing role (fitness, leisure, or hospitality preferred).
• Strong people skills and a passion for fitness.
• Confidence to lead a team and make decisions on shift.
• Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification (or working towards).
• Organised, reliable, and calm under pressure.
• Ambition to grow into senior roles like Assistant General Manager.

🎁 What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary
• Free JD Gyms membership
• JD Group staff discounts
• Company pension scheme
• Wellbeing support & employee discount programme
• Staff training and career development opportunities

🚀 Why JD Gyms?

As a Duty Manager, you won’t be stuck in the office, you’ll be leading from the gym floor, engaging with members, and helping shape the club’s atmosphere. You’ll have the autonomy to make decisions, the support to grow, and the opportunity to progress in a dynamic fitness brand.

📩 Apply now and take your first step into fitness leadership with JD Gyms.