Fitness Manger - Battersea

The Gym Group; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide gym operator in London is seeking a Fitness Manager to enhance member engagement and support the General Manager. This role involves leading teams, developing class offerings, and ensuring compliance with operational standards. Ideal candidates have a passion for fitness, team leadership skills, and a Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification, with perks including flexible hours and in-house development opportunities.

Benefits

Paid contractual benefits include holiday and sick pay

In-house development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Free gym membership for yourself and a friend

Cashplan Healthcare Scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for health, fitness, and well-being.
• Experience in leading teams and member engagement.
• Ability to comply with Health & Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support General Manager in running the gym.
• Lead fitness trainers and improve member satisfaction.
• Develop exercise class timetables and compliance checks.

Skills

Passion for health and fitness

Team leadership

Member engagement

Education

Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification or studying

Job description

Overview

Role: Fitness Manager (Flex contracts available)

Reporting to: General Manager

Based: LOCATION

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 and we are now on the lookout for a Fitness Manager to join our amazing LOCATION 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 are 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 for our values, culture and people. We offer a fantastic place to work and were recognised as #25 in the Top 50 places to work in the UK in 2022. We have retained GOLD in our Investors in People award for the last 6 years and silver in wellbeing last year. We are recognised as a disability-confident and inclusive employer. We have a brilliant team and opportunities for development and growth with support for success. Our plans are to keep being innovative, creative and agile in all that we do.

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 modelling 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 through effective management of cleaning and maintenance check procedures, including liaising with and managing 3rd party suppliers.
• Ensure full compliance with company Health & Safety policies and completion of daily, weekly, and monthly checks.
• Support the GM with on-site 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 call in emergencies.
• You can then PT in the gym around your employed hours, managing your own time and business and retain 100% of your earnings with no annual licence fee.

You are perfect for this role if you...

• Have a passion for health, fitness, well-being, and all-round excellence.
• You thrive off leading teams from the front and by example, happy to get stuck in and set the standard for member experience.
• Have an unwavering commitment to understand the expectations of your members.
• Can work within the compliance parameters whilst delivering the highest service levels possible during the day-to-day running of the gym.
• Have a proven track record of success and are eager to bring that winning attitude to The Gym.
• Are a Level 2 qualified Fitness Instructor or are currently studying for the qualification.

Perks

• Paid contractual benefits such as holiday (including Bank Holidays) and company sick pay.
• In-house development opportunities as well as support with your career adventure.
• Company save as you earn share plan.
• Flexibility & freedom — we welcome discussions around working flexibly at the gym.
• Discounts with MY PT Hub, Fit Pro, Financial Fitness and leading training providers.
• Company pension scheme.
• A fantastic online social communication and engagement platform with access to amazing benefits and discounts.
• Season ticket loans available.
• Employee Assistance Programme supported by our Wellbeing hub.
• Cashplan Healthcare Scheme.
• A free gym membership for yourself and a friend or family member.

How to apply

If you have a disability or condition that makes it difficult for you to complete your application online, please email your CV to [e-mail] or call the TGG Recruitment team on 0203 319 4838 for support. We actively encourage applications from a diverse demographic and are passionate about culture and value alignment. We offer flexibility and want this to be a match that challenges your limits and works for you as much as for us. When we say We\'re With You we really do mean it.