General Manager

Everlast Gyms; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A fitness organization in Manchester is looking for a dedicated team leader to manage and elevate gym operations. You will recruit, train, and inspire a committed team while ensuring exceptional experiences for every member. The ideal candidate will have a passion for fitness, a minimum of one year's management experience in the fitness industry, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Flexibility to work varied hours is essential for this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with adaptability in communication.
• Commercial awareness and results-driven mindset.
• Positivity and resilience with a solutions-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing team.
• Own membership growth and maximize profitability.
• Ensure exceptional experiences for all gym visitors.

Skills

Passion for health, fitness, and wellness

Strong leadership qualities

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Education

Level 2 Fitness Qualification (desirable)

Minimum 1 year’s management experience in the fitness industry

Job description

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Lead & Elevate: Recruit, train, and develop an ambitious team, giving regular, constructive feedback to maximise performance.
• Drive Results: Own membership growth, secondary spend, and all revenue streams to maximise overall profitability.
• Deliver Exceptional Experiences: Lead by example on the gym floor and reception, ensuring every visit feels elevated and personal.
• Operate with Precision: Ensure all operational processes (daily, weekly, monthly) are delivered to the highest standard, consistently.
• Champion Standards: Maintain outstanding cleanliness, presentation, and safety standards at all times.
• Engage & Motivate: Build team buy-in to national focuses and campaigns (#WorkoutWednesday, #WeCommunicate).
• Problem Solve Fearlessly: Stay resilient, agile, and solutions-driven in the face of challenges.
• Compliance & Safety: Oversee all policies and procedures, including Health & Safety and pool plant operations.

Qualifications

• Passion for health, fitness, and wellness
• Level 2 Fitness Qualification (desirable)
• Minimum 1 year’s management experience in the fitness industry
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to adapt communication & management style
• A member-first mindset with exceptional interpersonal skills
• Commercial awareness and the drive to deliver results
• Positivity, resilience, and a fearless solutions-driven approach
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays as required

Additional Information

Want to know see more of the great things our brand does please visit our LinkedIn page here .

An opportunity like this at Frasers Group is for the fearless. The potential is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles :

• Think without limits - Think fast, think fearlessly and take the team with you
• Own it and back yourself - own the basics, own your role and own the results
• Be relevant - Relevant to our people, our partners and the planet