Duty Manager - New Opening Gym - Reading, Berkshire

JD Gyms; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fitness company is seeking a Duty Manager for its new gym in Reading, England. The successful candidate will lead daily operations, drive commercial performance, and manage a team while ensuring exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates should have experience in leisure management and a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification. This role also offers perks like a JD Discount card and free gym membership.

Benefits

JD Discount card at all JD affiliates

Annual Leave Scheme

Free Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Experience in a management position within a leisure-related industry.
• Passionate about customer service and leadership.
• Experience in driving sales and managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the gym.
• Assume General Manager responsibilities in their absence.
• Ensure commercial performance of the business.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Sales driving

Operational management

Education

Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification

Job description

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Client:

JD Gyms

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

Duty Manager - New Opening Gym - Reading, Berkshire

This role requires a team player with flair and commercial ability, as well as the skill, energy and determination to help drive and develop the business alongside the General Manager.

We’re looking for a manager with the experience of maintaining and developing the standards and reputation, whilst nurturing a growing membership base and team.

The Role:

• To help lead and manage the day to day running of the gym.
• To assume the responsibilities of the General Manager in their absence
• To help lead and deliver the commercial performance of the business.
• To help lead and deliver the operational excellence of the club.
• To deliver the set KPIs.
• To help recruit, train and develop a team and help lead them to success.

The Candidate:

• Must have experience, ideally in a management position within a leisure related industry.
• Must be passionate about customer service and be an inspirational leader in the way they manage.
• Must be qualified to at least Level 2 Gym Instructor
• Must have experience in driving sales and helping to co-ordinate local marketing activity as well as managing a successful team.
• Ideally will have experience as an Assistant Manager helping to oversee all business areas within a leisure facility or have substantial experience as a Fitness Manager or other similar operational function
• JD Discount card at all JD affiliates
• Annual Leave Scheme
• Free Gym Membership

If you see yourself as a team player with strong managerial qualities, please apply in confidence by submitting your CV and a covering letter with details of your current salary package