Gyms Duty Manager

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

Responsible for the operational running of the gym at all times.

Opening and closing the site when required due to operational hours of the business, with an 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 and report and chase all defects to ensure the building and its equipment is safe to use.

Work towards and aim to achieve all sales and membership targets that are set, and drive and maximise secondary spend revenue.

Ensure the whole of the gym facility is of the highest standard of cleanliness, maintain outside of the contract cleaning hours, and ensure in‑house cleaners (General Assistant) are cleaning to the highest standard.

Ensure uniform standards are being adhered to by all team members and yourself, and always deliver outstanding member service.

Help create an environment where the team and contracted personnel enjoy themselves whilst at work.

Undertake any other reasonable duties, projects or meetings that may be required.

Always be an ambassador of JD Gyms.

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.

We know our colleagues work tirelessly to make JD Gyms the success it is today and in turn we offer them some amazing benefits including staff discount on JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.