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Fitness Manager - Chelmsford

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Sports & Fitness
    People, HR & Administration
  • Chelmsford
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AI generated summary

  • You should have a passion for fitness, strong leadership skills, member-focused service, compliance awareness, a proven success record, and be Level 2 qualified or studying for it.
  • You will lead member engagement, manage trainers, develop group classes, maintain operational standards, ensure health and safety compliance, assist with admin tasks, and act as a keyholder.

Requirements

  • You are perfect for this role if you…
  • Have a passion for health, fitness, well-being, and all-round excellence.
  • You thrive off leading teams from the front and by example, happy to get stuck in and set the standard for member experience.
  • Have an unwavering commitment to understand the expectations of your members.
  • Can work within the compliance parameters whilst delivering the highest service levels possible during the day to day running of the gym.
  • Have a proven track record of success and are eager to bring that winning attitude to The Gym.
  • Are a Level 2 qualified Fitness Instructor or are currently studying for the qualification.

Responsibilities

  • Responsibility for our member engagement by leading our in-gym service offering with the goal of driving our member satisfaction scores forward.
  • Line management & leadership of our team of fitness trainers. Engaging and motivating them to be their best every day. Role modelling the gym groups values.
  • Take ownership of our Group Exercise offering by developing the class timetable and upskilling the team to deliver.
  • Bring a result driven mindset with a keen interest in driving the commercial performance of the gym.
  • Make sure high operational standards on site are met through effective management of cleaning and maintenance check procedures. This includes liaising and management of the 3rd party suppliers.
  • Ensure there is full compliance to company Health & Safety policies and completion of daily, weekly, and monthly checks.
  • Support the GM with onsite admin tasks including rotas, time tracking and security checks.
  • Act as a keyholder for the gym in support of the GM, being a point of call-in emergencies.
  • You can then PT in the gym around your employed hours, managing your own time and business and retain 100% of your earnings with no annual licence fee.

FAQs

What is the role of a Fitness Manager at The Gym Group?

The role of a Fitness Manager involves supporting the General Manager in the successful running of the gym, leading member engagement, managing a team of fitness trainers, taking ownership of the Group Exercise offering, and ensuring high operational standards.

Is this position flexible?

Yes, flex contracts are available for this position.

What qualifications are needed for the Fitness Manager role?

You need to be a Level 2 qualified Fitness Instructor or currently studying for the qualification.

What kind of company culture can I expect at The Gym Group?

The Gym Group promotes a fun, innovative, inclusive, and engaging culture, with strong values and a commitment to breaking down barriers to fitness for all.

Are there any opportunities for professional development?

Yes, there are in-house development opportunities and support for your career advancement.

What are the working hours for this position?

The working hours may vary, and we welcome discussions around working flexibly at the gym.

Do Fitness Managers have the opportunity to train clients personally?

Yes, Fitness Managers can work as Personal Trainers around their employed hours and retain 100% of their earnings with no annual license fee.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Employees receive several benefits including paid holiday, sick pay, a company pension scheme, discounts with training providers, and a free gym membership for themselves and a friend or family member.

Is the Gym Group committed to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, The Gym Group is a disability confident and inclusive employer, actively encouraging applications from a diverse demographic.

What should I do if I have a disability that makes it hard to complete the application online?

If you have a disability or condition that makes it difficult to complete your application online, you can email your CV to recruitment@thegymgroup.com or call the TGG Recruitment team for support.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2007
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

As the original provider of low-cost gym facilities, we are constantly working to bring new opportunities for our members and our teams. We now operate over 230 sites across all regions of the UK, and we don’t plan on stopping there. There remains a significant opportunity for future growth and in the coming years we plan to expand and grow our Gyms even further so watch this space. We are also voted the best in our industry by our people (past and present) on Glassdoor across all areas, People, DE&I, Pay and benefits, culture etc.