Duty Manager - Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

JD Gyms; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness brand in Mansfield is seeking a Duty Manager to lead a dynamic team in a vibrant gym environment. The role involves ensuring smooth operations, delivering excellent member service, and supporting membership initiatives. Ideal candidates have a passion for fitness and team leadership skills, along with a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification. Offers include competitive salary and benefits like free gym membership and staff discounts.

Benefits

Free JD Gyms membership

Company pension scheme

Staff training opportunities

Employee discount programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role (fitness, leisure, or hospitality preferred).
• Confidence to lead a team and make decisions effectively.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team during shifts and ensure smooth operations.
• Deliver exceptional member service.
• Support membership sales and marketing initiatives.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Strong people skills

Fitness knowledge

Leadership ability

Organised and reliable

Education

Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification

Job description

Duty Manager - Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Job Type : Full Time

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.