Fitness Manager - Norwich Sweet Briar

The Gym Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Fitness Manager to lead their Norwich gym. This role offers the opportunity to engage with members, manage a dynamic team, and drive gym performance in a fun and inclusive environment. With a commitment to innovation and employee development, you will play a key role in maintaining high operational standards while embodying the company's values. Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes health and well-being, and enjoy perks like free gym membership and career support. If you're ready to make a positive impact in the fitness community, this is the perfect opportunity!

Benefits

Paid holiday and sick pay

Development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Free gym membership

Flexible working

Discounts on training providers

Wellbeing support

Season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Passion for health, fitness, and well-being.
• Proven track record in managing teams and delivering excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Lead member engagement and drive satisfaction scores.
• Manage and motivate fitness trainers to excel.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Member Engagement

Fitness Knowledge

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

Level 2 Fitness Instructor Qualification

Job description

Role: Fitness Manager (Flex contracts available)

Reporting to: General Manager

The Gym Group is simply the best in our industry! Our amazing teams have skills, abilities, and can-do attitudes that make this a great place to work!

We have strong, embedded values and an easy-going culture which ensures we put our people first. We pride ourselves on being fun, innovative, inclusive, and engaging. We are now on the lookout for a Fitness Manager to join our Norwich Sweet Briar gym.

So, what’s stopping you? Apply today and know that We’re With You every step of the way.

What you need to know about us…

The Gym Group is not like your average gym! To our members, we’re the lowest cost nationwide 24/7 gym with over 230 gyms and counting! To our teams, we are fun, welcoming, engaging, and inclusive. We challenge our limits and push ourselves to impact positive change with our goals and initiatives. We take steps into new areas with a real and authentic purpose - It’s our mission to break down barriers to fitness for all.

We’re #1 in our industry when it comes to our values, our culture, and our people – check out Glassdoor if you don’t believe us. We offer a fantastic place to work with a great culture and were recognized as #25 in the Top 50 places to work in the UK in 2022! Despite being one of the leading budget gym chains in the UK, there’s nothing budget about our investment into our people. We have retained GOLD in our Investors in People award for the last 6 years and silver in wellbeing last year. We’re recognized as a disability confident and inclusive employer, which we are truly proud of. We have a brilliant team and opportunities for development and growth, with support for success. Having recently undertaken some significant digital projects, our plans are to keep being innovative, creative, and agile.

About the role

As a Fitness Manager with The Gym Group, you will support the General Manager in the successful running of the gym and will deputize in their absence. You will be passionate about fitness, eager to engage with our members and team, and embody our company values, supporting and encouraging others to do the same.

Your core duties will include (but are not limited to):

1. Responsibility for member engagement by leading our in-gym service offering to drive member satisfaction scores.
2. Line management and leadership of our team of fitness trainers, motivating them to excel and role modeling our values.
3. Taking ownership of our Group Exercise offering by developing the class timetable and upskilling the team.
4. Driving the gym’s commercial performance with a results-driven mindset.
5. Maintaining high operational standards through effective management of cleaning and maintenance, including liaising with third-party suppliers.
6. Ensuring full compliance with health & safety policies and completing regular checks.
7. Supporting the GM with administrative tasks such as rotas, time tracking, and security checks.
8. Acting as a keyholder for emergency support in the absence of the GM.
9. Opportunity to PT within the gym, managing your own time and business, and retaining 100% of your earnings with no annual license fee.

Ideal candidate profile

You are perfect for this role if you:

• Have a passion for health, fitness, well-being, and excellence.
• Lead by example and are comfortable managing teams and setting standards.
• Understand member expectations and strive to meet them.
• Work within compliance parameters while delivering excellent service.
• Have a proven track record of success and a positive attitude.
• Are a Level 2 qualified Fitness Instructor or currently studying for this qualification.

The perks of working with us

We offer:

• Paid benefits such as holiday (including Bank Holidays) and sick pay.
• Development opportunities and career support.
• Share plan, flexible working, and discounts on training providers.
• Company pension scheme.
• Access to benefits and discounts via our online platform.
• Season ticket loans and wellbeing support.
• Free gym membership for you and a friend or family member.

Apply now

If you have a disability or condition that makes online application difficult, please email your CV to [e-mail] or call 0203 319 4838 for support. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are flexible with working arrangements. Let’s find the right fit for you!

About the company

The Gym Group operates 24/7 no-contract fitness clubs across the UK.