Fitness Manager

Parkwood Holdings Limited; Barry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness organization in Barry is seeking a passionate Gym Manager to oversee daily operations, drive membership growth, and lead a talented team of fitness professionals. The ideal candidate will possess a REPS Level 2 qualification and excellent communication skills. This full-time role offers a supportive environment with progression pathways and unique benefits including free gym membership. If you’re ready to make an impact in our vibrant fitness community, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Free gym membership for you and a nominated person

Employee discount portal

Company sick pay

Clear pathways for career progression

Qualifications

• Able to build strong relationships with members and staff.
• Flexible, reliable, and team-oriented.
• Welsh speaker is desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily gym operations ensuring safety and cleanliness.
• Lead and develop the fitness team.
• Drive membership growth and participation.
• Monitor performance metrics and identify new opportunities.
• Contribute to marketing efforts and promote facilities.

Skills

Relationship building with members and staff

Excellent communication skills

Flexible and team-oriented

Education

REPS Level 2 (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Barry Leisure Centre has recently undergone a significant transformation with a huge investment in our facilities and a brand-new, state-of-the-art gym area, leading to a surge in membership. We’re seeking a passionate Gym Manager to capitalise on this momentum. In this pivotal full-time role, you will be at the heart of our fitness operation and lead and inspire a dedicated team of fitness professionals, ensuring exceptional service and maintaining our high performance standards. This isn’t just about managing daily gym operations and group exercise classes; it’s about innovating, driving membership growth, and contributing to the long-term success of our fitness program.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily gym operations, ensuring a safe, high-quality, and clean environment.
• Lead, motivate, and develop our talented fitness team.
• Drive membership growth and maximise participation in all activities.
• Achieve financial objectives and implement effective systems.
• Monitor performance metrics, identify new opportunities, and ensure service excellence.
• Contribute to marketing efforts and promote our exciting new facilities.

Qualifications

• REPS Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification. Able to build strong relationships with members and staff with excellent communication skills.
• Flexible, reliable, and team-oriented, with the ability to work variable hours including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Welsh speaker is desirable, but not essential.

What Legacy Leisure Offers You

Join a supportive environment where your career can flourish. We offer a fantastic benefits package, including free gym membership for you and a nominated person, an employee discount portal, company sick pay, and clear pathways for career progression.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re eager to lead our vibrant and growing fitness community at Barry Leisure Centre, we want to hear from you! Please apply with a letter of application and CV.

We are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers that are committed to inclusion and diversity.

If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.