Fitness Centre Ops Leader | Grow Membership & Service

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Gym membership

Personal training discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Fitness Centre Operations Manager to lead our Klerksdorp facility. You will oversee daily operations, drive member experience, and steer initiatives across sales, marketing, programming, and service delivery.

You will recruit and develop staff, maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety, manage budgets, and monitor KPIs to ensure profitability and growth in a dynamic, health-focused community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fitness industry management with operations and sales.
• Demonstrated leadership with teams.
• Knowledge of fitness programming and safety standards.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving.
• Certifications in fitness instruction or management desirable.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all fitness centre operations, including sales, marketing, member services, and programming.
• Develop and implement strategies to retain members and attract new clients.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and manage instructors and staff.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and safety standards.
• Manage budgets, control expenses, monitor KPIs for profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Operations management

Sales & marketing

Fitness programming

Budgeting

Health & safety

Communication

Customer service

Certifications

Education

Fitness certifications

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Fitness Centre Operations Manager to lead our Klerksdorp facility. You will oversee daily operations, drive member experience, and steer initiatives across sales, marketing, programming, and service delivery.

You will recruit and develop staff, maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety, manage budgets, and monitor KPIs to ensure profitability and growth in a dynamic, health-focused community.