Gyms Duty Manager

JD GROUP; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

JD GROUP's JD Gyms in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time Gym Manager (20 hours) to lead daily operations, uphold standards, and grow the membership base. You will work closely with the General Manager to drive performance and customer service.

The role requires early mornings, weekends, and a proactive approach to sales, safety, and cleanliness. You will coach the team, ensure brand compliance, and be an ambassador for the JD Gyms brand.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a leisure facility or gym.
• Strong customer service and inspirational leadership.
• Qualified to Level 2 Gym Instructor.
• Experience driving sales and coordinating local marketing.
• Experience as an Assistant Manager or Fitness Manager is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run the gym's daily operations and open/close as required.
• Work mornings, weekends and additional hours as needed.
• Adhere to Health and Safety policies and company procedures.
• Maintain JD Gyms Brand Standards.
• Conduct safety checks and report defects promptly.
• Aim to meet sales and membership targets.
• Drive secondary spend revenue.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and supervise cleaners.
• Ensure uniform standards among staff.
• Deliver outstanding member service.
• Foster a positive team environment.
• Undertake other duties as required.
• Act as ambassador of JD Gyms.

Skills

Management

Customer Service

Leadership

Level 2 Gym Instructor

Sales & Marketing

Team Supervision

Education

Level 2 Gym Instructor

Job description

Role overview

This role requires a team player with flair and commercial ability, and the skill, energy and determination to help drive and develop the business alongside the General Manager. (20 hours)

We are looking for a manager with experience of maintaining and developing the standards and reputation, whilst nurturing a growing membership base and team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the operational running of the gym at all times. Opening and closing site when required due to operational hours of the business.
• Expectation to work early in the morning, late weekdays, and weekends.
• 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.
• To work towards and aim to achieve all sales and membership targets that are set.
• To drive and maximise secondary spend revenue.
• To ensure the whole of the gym facility is of the highest standard of cleanliness. Maintain outside of the contract cleaning hours.
• Ensure the in-house cleaners (General Assistant) are cleaning to the highest standard.
• To ensure uniform standards are being adhered to by all team members and yourself.
• To always deliver outstanding member service.
• To help create an environment where the team and contracted personnel enjoy themselves whilst at work.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties/projects/meetings, that may be required.
• To always be an ambassador of JD Gyms.

Skills and Experience

• Must have experience, ideally in a management position 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 experience in driving sales and helping to co-ordinate local marketing activity as well as managing a successful team.
• Ideally will have experience as an Assistant Manager helping to oversee all business areas within a leisure facility or have substantial experience as a Fitness Manager or other similar operational function