Regional Health & Fitness Manager - Dubai, UAE in Moffat

Fitness First is one of the world's leading health and fitness companies owned and operated by Landmark Group, a leading retail organization in the Middle East. We have over 70,000 members in over 35 clubs across the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait. We offer world-class facilities, the latest innovation, internationally accredited fitness experts, and the warmest customer experience.

The Regional Health & Fitness Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving fitness and Group Exercise (GX) revenue performance, operational excellence, and service quality across assigned clubs within the region. This position acts as the critical link between club-level operations and corporate strategy, ensuring seamless implementation of fitness and GX programs while fostering innovation, talent development, and brand-aligned service standards.

• Support driving performance, training, and revenue growth across Personal Training, Group Exercise, and all fitness verticals for assigned clubs.
• Work closely with Fitness Managers, GX Managers, and coaches/instructors to fully support fitness and GX revenue, member engagement, and program innovation.
• Ensure successful implementation of all fitness and GX product rollout plans, including new class formats, signature programs, and seasonal initiatives.
• Partner with the Product Development team to support training and development plans for both fitness and GX offerings.
• Collaborate with the Academy to recommend coaches and GX instructors for ongoing education, certifications, and upskilling.
• Conduct regular quality control checks and audits across the Health, Fitness, and GX departments to ensure consistent service excellence.
• Lead by example and embody brand values through exceptional execution and member‐centric service.
• Manage and align regular training, workshops, and skill upgrades for Personal Trainers and GX instructors.
• Actively participate in hiring, onboarding, and supporting the lateral growth of top fitness and GX talent.
• Coordinate with in‐club and central teams to deliver monthly fitness and GX targets.
• Work with the Academy on training initiatives for both fitness and GX teams.
• Maintain an atmosphere of positivity, collaboration, and solution‐oriented thinking across all fitness and GX teams.
• Lead teams to identify new fitness and GX program opportunities and specialists within the region.
• Keep teams updated on developments in fitness, GX, wellness, and related fields, analyzing their potential business impact.
• Recommend business initiatives that enhance fitness and GX performance.
• Support performance in all secondary revenue lines, including GX, Swim, Nutrition, and MyZone.
• Identify fitness and GX needs within FF MENA, ensuring internal innovation and external resources are maximized.
• Support clubs in delivering high‐quality fitness experiences across GX studios, pools, gym floors, and specialty zones.
• Reinforce the importance of service excellence at every opportunity.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages team building, continuous learning, and professional development.
• Ensure Landmark & Fitness First values are practiced in all aspects of work.

Graduate or equivalent Education, specializing in Fitness. Language: English – Mandatory, Arabic – Beginner / intermediate. Basic MS office, Excel and PPT. Good time management skills – with the ability to prioritize. ~ 5 yrs in the fitness industry. ~ Fitness related qualification. ~2 years' experience in team management.