General Manager - JD GYMS

JD Sports Fashion; Derby; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount on JD Group and other brands

Personal development opportunities

Job summary

A leading sports retail company is seeking a General Manager for its gyms in Derby. The role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and driving membership growth and sales. Ideal candidates have management experience in the leisure industry, a passion for customer service, and a qualification as a Level 2 Gym Instructor. The position offers benefits, including staff discounts and personal development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in a leisure-related industry.
• Ability to inspire and lead a team.
• Qualified to at least Level 2 Gym Instructor.
• Ideally experience as a General Manager overseeing all business areas within a leisure facility, or substantial experience as a Fitness Manager or similar operational role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to health and safety policies.
• Maintain JD Gyms Brand Standards.
• Recruit and manage a team of Fitness Coaches and General Assistants.
• Recruit and manage a team of Fitness Coaches and General Assistants to ensure the club operates smoothly.
• Hold regular team meetings to aid development and keep everyone updated.
• Work toward and aim to achieve all sales and membership targets that are set.
• Drive and maximise secondary spending revenue.
• Ensure the gym facility is of the highest standard of cleanliness.
• Oversee weekly banking to minimise wastage and maximise profit.
• Deliver outstanding member service and foster a positive work environment.

Skills

Management experience in leisure industry

Customer service passion

Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification

Sales driving experience

Local marketing coordination

Education

Level 2 Gym Instructor

Job description

Overview

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Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 company since 2019. We aim to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry, with a focus on being a people-led, innovative and customer-focused organisation that delivers operational excellence while identifying new areas of growth.

Role Overview

This role requires an inspirational leader with proven flair and commercial ability, and the energy and determination to drive and develop the business. We are seeking a manager with experience in developing the standards and reputation of a gym, nurturing a growing membership base and team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all policies and procedures in both the Health and Safety Employee Policy and Company Procedures Handbook are adhered to.
• Maintain the JD Gyms Brand Standard.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly safety checks. Report and chase all defects to ensure the building and its equipment are safe to use.
• Recruit and manage a team of employed Fitness Coaches and General Assistants to ensure the club is operational and daily expectations are delivered.
• Hold regular team meetings to aid development and keep everyone updated.
• Work toward and aim to achieve all sales and membership targets that are set.
• Drive and maximise secondary spending revenue.
• Ensure the gym facility is of the highest standard of cleanliness.
• Manage in-house cleaners to maintain high cleaning standards and oversee weekly banking to minimise wastage and maximise profit.
• Ensure uniform standards among all team members and yourself.
• Deliver outstanding member service and foster a positive work environment for the team.
• Be an ambassador of JD Gyms.

Skills and Experience

• Proven and successful management experience within a leisure-related industry.
• Passion for customer service and able to inspire and lead others.
• Qualified to at least Level 2 Gym Instructor.
• Proven track record in driving sales, coordinating local marketing activity, and recruiting/managing a successful team.
• Ideally experience as a General Manager overseeing all business areas within a leisure facility, or substantial experience as a Fitness Manager or similar operational role.

We offer benefits including staff discount on JD Group and other brands, plus personal development opportunities.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Retail