Gym & Duty Manager

BUCS Super Rugby; West Virginia; On-site; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bournemouth University in Bournemouth is seeking a Gym & Duty Manager to lead SportBU's fitness facilities, including the gym and studios, on a shift rota covering early mornings, evenings and weekends.

You will ensure safety, compliance, strong customer service and commercial performance, acting as Duty Manager, supervising staff and delivering high-quality experiences. Salary ranges £26,093–£28,778 per annum pro rata with progression to £31,236.

Qualifications

• Experience in leisure, fitness or sport sector is preferred.
• Able to work early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of SportBU's gym and studios.
• Oversee staff supervision, service delivery and safety.
• Support commercial development and customer experience initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Operational mindset

Job description

Bournemouth University
Details
Closing date: 20 September 2026
Location: Bournemouth
Region: South West
Employment type: Full Time
Salary: Salary from £26,093 - £28,778 per annum (pro rata) with progression opportunities to £31,236

Description

Bournemouth University is committed to creating an outstanding student and staff experience through sport, physical activity and wellbeing. SportBU sits at the heart of this ambition, providing high-quality facilities, programmes and opportunities that help our community thrive. We are seeking an enthusiastic, customer-focused and commercially minded Gym & Duty Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of our fitness facilities and support the continued growth of our health and fitness offering. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with experience in the leisure, fitness or sport sector who enjoys leading teams, delivering exceptional customer experiences and creating safe, welcoming and engaging environments.

As Gym & Duty Manager, you will be responsible for the operational delivery of SportBU's gym, studios and wider fitness provision. Working on a shift rota that includes early mornings, evenings and weekends, you will play a key role in ensuring our facilities are safe, compliant, customer-focused and commercially successful. You will act as Duty Manager during designated shifts, taking responsibility for the smooth running of facilities, staff supervision and service delivery while supporting the implementation of SportBU's strategic objectives. The role offers a varied and rewarding mix of operational management, team leadership, customer engagement, fitness programming and commercial development. This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’s Points Based System. Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job Full details: https://vacancies.bournemouth.ac.uk/vacancies/827/gym--duty-manager.html

Contact details

Michael Barry
01202965830
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