General Manager

Bury

Gyms
April 3, 2025

Role overview:  

This role requires an inspirational leader with proven flair and commercial ability, as well as the skill, energy anddetermination to drive and develop the business. We're looking for a manager with the experience of developing the standards and reputation of this new gym whilst nurturing a growing membership base and team. 

 

Responsibilities:  

  • 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. Report and chase all defects, to ensure the building and its equipment is safe to use.  

  • Recruit and manage a team of employed Fitness Coaches and General Assistants to ensure the club is operational cover to ensure daily expectations are delivered.  

  • Hold regular team meetings to aid development and keep everyone updated.  

  • To work towards and aim to achieve all sales and membership targets that are set.  

  • To drive and maximise secondary spending revenue.  

  • To ensure the whole of the gym facility is of the highest standard of cleanliness.  

  • Ensure the in-house cleaners (General Assistant) are cleaning to the highest standard. To manage the weekly banking process so that wastage and variance is minimal, maximisingprofit.  

  • To ensure uniform standards are being adhered to by all team members and yourself. 

  • To always deliver outstanding member service.  

  • To help create an environment where the team enjoy themselves whilst at work.  

  • To always be an ambassador of JD Gyms. 

 

  

Skills and Experience: 

  • Must have a proven and successful track record of management experience 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 a proven track record in driving sales and co-ordinating local marketing activity as well as of recruiting and managing a successful team. 

  • Ideally will have experience as a General Manager overseeing all business areas within a leisure facility or have substantial experience as a Fitness Manager or other similar operational function