General Manager - Gym

About the role

As General Manager of a JD Gym in Edinburgh, you will lead the overall performance of the club and create a positive environment for colleagues and members. You will drive operational excellence, membership growth and commercial success, while supporting colleague development and keeping the club safe, welcoming and inclusive.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety Employee Policy and Company Procedures Handbook, and maintain the JD Gyms Brand Standard
• Carry out daily, weekly and monthly safety checks, report defects and chase them until the building and equipment are safe to use
• Recruit and manage a team of employed Fitness Coaches and General Assistants, hold regular team meetings and help colleagues develop
• Aim to meet all sales and membership targets and maximise secondary spending revenue
• Keep the facility and the in-house cleaners' work to the highest standard of cleanliness
• Manage the weekly banking process to minimise wastage and variance and maximise profit
• Deliver outstanding member service and act as an ambassador for JD Gyms

Required profile

• Experience leading teams and managing operations in a leisure, fitness, hospitality or customer-focused environment
• Experience contributing to membership growth, commercial performance, local marketing and business objectives
• Experience supporting operational delivery, people leadership and commercial performance
• Experience recruiting, supporting and developing colleagues