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Fitness Manager - South Shields

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The Gym Group

Sep 11

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

  • You must have a passion for fitness, lead by example, understand member expectations, ensure compliance, have a proven record of success, and be Level 2 qualified or studying for it.
  • You will engage members, lead fitness trainers, manage group exercise classes, ensure operational standards, check health and safety compliance, assist with admin tasks, and be a keyholder.

Requirements

  • 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 the Fitness Manager at The Gym Group?

The Fitness Manager supports the General Manager in the successful running of the gym, focusing on member engagement, team leadership, commercial performance, and operational standards.

What qualifications do I need to apply for the Fitness Manager position?

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

What are the core responsibilities of the Fitness Manager?

Responsibilities include leading member engagement, managing fitness trainers, overseeing the Group Exercise timetable, driving commercial performance, ensuring operational standards, and supporting the General Manager with administrative tasks.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, there are in-house development opportunities as well as support with your career adventure.

What kind of culture does The Gym Group promote?

The Gym Group has a fun, innovative, inclusive, and engaging culture that puts people first and embodies strong values.

How does The Gym Group ensure a positive working environment?

The Gym Group is committed to employee well-being and has been recognized for its workplace culture, including GOLD in the Investors in People award for the last 6 years.

Can I work flexibly in this role?

Yes, flexibility and freedom are welcomed, and discussions around working flexibly are encouraged.

Do Fitness Managers have the option to train clients?

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

What perks are offered with the Fitness Manager position?

Perks include paid contractual benefits, a company pension scheme, discounts with training providers, a free gym membership for yourself and a friend or family member, and access to various health and wellness programs.

How do I apply for the Fitness Manager job?

You can apply by hitting the 'Apply' button on the job listing. If you need assistance with the application process due to a disability, you can email your CV to recruitment@thegymgroup.com or call the recruitment team.

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The Gym Group

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.