Gym Manager

Walton on Thames, Surrey
Circa £38,000 per annum plus performance bonus
Full time, approximately 40 hours per week
Rota based, including early mornings, evenings and weekends

Recruitment for this role is being handled by Beagle HR Ltd on behalf of our client, an independent strength and conditioning gym in Walton on Thames.

Our client is an independent strength and conditioning gym with a loyal membership and a strong community feel. The gym is equipped with free weights, plate loaded machines, functional training rigs and specialist conditioning kit, and offers personal training, group classes, nutritional support and an on site treatment room. Members range from beginners to experienced athletes, and the focus is on a personal service that gets results.

The role

Our client is looking for a Gym Manager to run the gym day to day, lead the coaching team and grow the membership. This is a hands on role: at least 25 hours a week are spent coaching members on the gym floor, in classes and in personal training sessions. The rest of the week is spent on the team, members, sales, marketing and the running of the facility. The Gym Manager reports directly to the Managing Director.

Key responsibilities

• Running the gym day to day, including opening and closing, cleanliness, equipment checks and arranging repairs
• Delivering a minimum of 25 hours coaching each week across gym floor, group classes and personal training
• Looking after members from enquiry through to onboarding, and handling queries and complaints
• Recruiting, inducting and training coaches and support staff
• Building the staff rota and managing absence, holidays and day to day performance
• Growing membership and personal training revenue against agreed targets
• Planning marketing campaigns, running social media and organising events and member challenges
• Keeping health and safety, member and staff records up to date

What our client is looking for

• Proven experience managing, or acting as deputy manager of, a gym or fitness facility
• Level 3 Personal Trainer and Level 2 Gym Instructor qualifications
• A current First Aid at Work certificate, or a willingness to obtain it before starting
• A track record of growing membership or personal training revenue
• Experience of supervising and motivating a team
• Good organisation and a clear, confident way with members and staff
• CIMSPA registration, a strength and conditioning qualification or social media experience would be an advantage

Additional information

• On site parking is available
• A full UK driving licence is required
• Right to work in the UK is required
• Availability for early mornings, evenings and weekends on a rota basis is required

To apply, please submit your CV and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.