Leisure & Fitness Club Manager

Excel Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading leisure facility provider in Ireland is seeking an experienced Health & Fitness Club Manager to oversee operations and lead a motivated team. You will ensure high standards of service, manage budgets, and drive engagement through events and marketing. Strong leadership and communication skills are required. Opportunities for career development and a supportive environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive working environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing a leisure or fitness facility.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Financial awareness and experience with budgets and reporting.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts including weekends.
• Lifeguard or fitness qualifications (desirable but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations ensuring high standards.
• Lead and support the team including lifeguards and instructors.
• Manage membership campaigns and social media activity.
• Monitor budgets and financial performance.
• Coordinate training and performance reviews.
• Promote the club's facilities locally.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Handle customer feedback for improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

People skills

Financial awareness

Flexibility

Job description

Health & Fitness Club Manager

About the Role

We’re recruiting for an experienced and enthusiastic Health & Fitness Club Manager to lead a busy leisure facility in the Midlands. This is a hands‑on leadership role focused on delivering excellent customer service, driving commercial performance, and managing a motivated team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Health & Fitness Club, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, safety, and service.
• Lead and support the team, including lifeguards, fitness instructors, and front‑of‑house staff.
• Manage membership campaigns, events, and social media activity to grow engagement.
• Monitor budgets, payroll, and financial performance, ensuring targets are met.
• Coordinate training, team development, and performance reviews.
• Promote the club’s facilities internally and locally to increase participation.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and pool plant operations.
• Handle customer feedback and implement improvements where needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in managing a leisure or fitness facility.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Financial awareness and experience with budgets and reporting.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts including weekends.
• Lifeguard or fitness qualifications (desirable but not essential).

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunity to lead and grow a successful team
• Career development and training opportunities

Please apply today or contact Laura 087 9004108 [e-mail]