Gyms Duty Manager

JD Sports Fashion PLC; Castleford; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Sports Fashion PLC is seeking a Duty Manager to support daily club operations and deliver a safe, welcoming experience for members in Castleford. You will work with the management team to meet membership and commercial goals while upholding JD Gyms standards.

The role requires flexibility for early mornings, evenings and weekends, and a focus on safety, cleanliness and high service levels. You will coach staff and drive revenue opportunities within a customer-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or supporting teams in leisure, fitness, hospitality or customer-focused settings.
• Strong commitment to delivering excellent member service and coaching colleagues.
• Must hold at least Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification.
• Experience driving membership growth, commercial performance and local marketing initiatives.
• Experience delivering operational, people leadership and commercial outcomes in fitness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day club operations, including opening/closing duties.
• Flexible hours: early mornings, evenings and weekends as required.
• Ensure adherence to Health & Safety policies and company procedures.
• Uphold JD Gyms Brand Standards across the club.
• Perform regular safety checks and report defects to keep facilities safe.
• Support achievement of membership, revenue and commercial targets.
• Identify opportunities to grow secondary revenue streams.
• Maintain high cleanliness standards throughout the gym.
• Assist General Assistants in maintaining cleanliness across areas.
• Maintain professional appearance and uniform standards.
• Deliver outstanding member service through positive interactions.
• Foster a positive, supportive environment for colleagues and contractors.
• Undertake other duties or projects as required.
• Represent JD Gyms values in all member and colleague interactions.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team development

Health & Safety

Education

Level 2 Gym Instructor

Job description

Role overview:

As a Duty Manager, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the club. You will help maintain high operational standards, support colleagues and ensure members receive a safe, welcoming and positive experience during every visit.

Working closely with the wider management team, you will contribute to achieving membership and commercial objectives while ensuring the club operates efficiently, safely and in line with JD Gyms standards.

Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day operational running of the club, including opening and closing duties where required.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends, in line with business needs.
• Ensure that all policies and procedures in both the Health and Safety Employee Policy and Company Procedures Handbook are adhered to.
• Responsible for adhering to and maintaining the JD Gyms Brand Standard.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly safety checks. Report and chase all defects, to ensure the building and its equipment is safe to use.
• Support the achievement of membership, revenue and commercial objectives.
• Identify and support opportunities to grow secondary revenue streams.
• Ensure the gym facility is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.
• Support General Assistants in maintaining high cleanliness standards across all areas of the club.
• Maintain professional appearance and uniform standards across the team in line with company expectations.
• Deliver outstanding member service through positive and professional interactions.
• Help create a positive, supportive and engaging environment for colleagues and contracted personnel.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties, projects or meetings as required.
• Represent JD Gyms values and standards in all interactions with members and colleagues.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience leading or supporting colleagues within a leisure, fitness, hospitality or customer-focused environment.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to delivering excellent member service and has the ability to support, coach and develop colleagues.
• Must be qualified to at least Level 2 Gym Instructor
• Experience contributing to membership growth, commercial performance, local marketing initiatives and team development.
• Experience supporting operational delivery, people leadership and commercial performance within a leisure or customer-focused environment.