General Manager – Ballymena

TN United Kingdom; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is transforming its fitness facilities and seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead the charge in Ballymena. This exciting opportunity offers a competitive salary and the chance to shape the future of fitness in a high-energy environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a passion for customer service, and a proven track record in management within the leisure sector. Join a fast-growing fitness chain and take your career to the next level while nurturing a dedicated team and expanding a thriving membership base.

Benefits

JD Discount card

Free Private Health Care

Annual Leave Scheme

Free Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Proven track record in management within a leisure-related industry.
• Experience in driving sales and local marketing activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the gym.
• Deliver the commercial performance and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Sales Management

Team Development

Education

Level 2 Gym Instructor

Job description

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Lifestyle Fitness Ballymena has officially joined the JD Sports Fashion PLC family, and we’re about to take things to the next level! We’re transforming the current Lifestyle Fitness into a high-energy, high-impact JD Gyms, and we’re looking for passionate, driven people to be part of the team that makes it happen.

This is your chance to get in at the ground level of something exciting. With a competitive basic salary, unbeatable progression opportunities, and the buzz of working for one of the UK’s fastest-growing fitness chains, this isn’t just a job, it’s a career move. Ready to be part of something big?

Join us and help shape the future of fitness in Ballymena.

General Manager – Ballymena

Job Type: Full Time

This role requires an inspirational leader with proven flair and commercial ability, as well as the skill, energy, and determination to drive and develop the business. We're looking for a manager with experience in developing the standards and reputation of a new gym while nurturing a growing membership base and team.

The Role:

• To inspirationally lead and manage the day-to-day running of the gym.
• To lead and deliver the commercial performance of the business.
• To lead and deliver the operational excellence of the gym.
• To deliver the set KPIs.
• To recruit, train, and develop their own team and lead them to success.

The Candidate:

• Must have a proven and successful track record of management experience within a leisure-related industry.
• Must be passionate about customer service and be an inspirational leader in the way they manage.
• Must be qualified to at least Level 2 Gym Instructor.
• Must have a proven track record in driving sales and co-ordinating local marketing activity as well as recruiting and managing a successful team.
• Ideally, will have experience as a General Manager overseeing all business areas within a leisure facility or substantial experience as a Fitness Manager or similar operational role.
• JD Discount card at all JD affiliates.
• Free Private Health Care.
• Annual Leave Scheme.
• Free Gym Membership.

If you see yourself as an inspirational leader with a great track record, please apply in confidence by submitting your CV and a covering letter with details of your current salary package.

This role requires an inspirational leader with proven flair and commercial ability, as well as the skill, energy, and determination.