Fitness Manager - Swiss Cottage

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Fitness Manager to lead their gym in Swiss Cottage. This role involves engaging with members, leading a team of fitness trainers, and ensuring high operational standards. The company prides itself on its inclusive culture and commitment to employee development, making it a fantastic place to work. If you are passionate about fitness and have a proven track record in leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a supportive environment that values innovation and well-being.

Benefits

Paid holiday and sick pay

In-house development opportunities

Company save as you earn share plan

Flexible working options

Discounts with training providers

Company pension scheme

Access to benefits via social platform

Options for season ticket loans

Employee Assistance Programme

Free gym membership for you and a friend

Qualifications

• Passionate about health, fitness, and well-being.
• Proven success in leading teams and enhancing member experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead member engagement and satisfaction initiatives.
• Manage and motivate fitness trainers to achieve excellence.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Member Engagement

Fitness Instruction

Health & Safety Compliance

Commercial Awareness

Education

Level 2 Fitness Instructor Qualification

Job description

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Role: Fitness Manager

Reporting to: General Manager

Based: Swiss Cottage

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 looking for a Fitness Manager to join our Swiss Cottage 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 in a great working culture and were recognized as #25 in the Top 50 places to work in the UK in 2022! We may be one of the leading budget gym chains in the UK but 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 huge projects from a digital point of view and our plans are to keep being innovative, creative and agile in all that we do.

That's what you're looking for, right?

So let us tell you more.

What you need to know 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 deputise in their absence. You will be passionate about fitness and keen to embrace our members, our teams and embed our culture. You will embody our company values, supporting and encouraging others to do the same.

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

• Responsibility for our member engagement by leading our in-gym service offering with the goal of driving our member satisfaction scores forward.
• Line management & leadership of our team of fitness trainers. Engaging and motivating them to be their best every day. Role modeling the gym group's values.
• Take ownership of our Group Exercise offering by developing the class timetable and upskilling the team to deliver.
• Bring a result-driven mindset with a keen interest in driving the commercial performance of the gym.
• Ensure high operational standards on site are met through effective management of cleaning and maintenance check procedures, liaising with and managing 3rd party suppliers.
• Ensure full compliance with company Health & Safety policies and completion of checks.
• Support the GM with onsite admin tasks including rotas, time tracking, and security checks.
• Act as a keyholder for the gym in support of the GM, being a point of contact in emergencies.
• You can PT in the gym around your employed hours, managing your own time and business, and retain 100% of your earnings with no annual license fee.

You are perfect for this role if you...

• Have a passion for health, fitness, well-being, and all-round excellence.
• Thrive off leading teams from the front and by example, happy to get involved and set the standard for member experience.
• Have an unwavering commitment to understanding your members' expectations.
• Can work within compliance parameters while delivering high service levels daily.
• Have a proven success record and a winning attitude to bring to The Gym.
• Are a Level 2 qualified Fitness Instructor or currently studying for the qualification.

And the perks...

• Paid benefits such as holiday (including Bank Holidays) and sick pay.
• In-house development opportunities and support for your career.
• Company save as you earn share plan.
• Flexibility & freedom—discuss flexible working options.
• Discounts with various training providers.
• Company pension scheme.
• Access to benefits and discounts via our social platform.
• Options for season ticket loans.
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
• Cashplan Healthcare Scheme.
• Free gym membership for you and a friend or family member.

Now it's your turn to hit 'Apply' and tell us about YOU.

If you have a disability or condition that makes applying online difficult, please email your CV to [emailprotected] or call our Recruitment team at 0203 319 4838. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are flexible to your needs. Let's find a match that challenges your limits and works for you as much as for us. When we say We're With You, we mean it!.