At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team and drive business growth in a vibrant gym environment.
- Company: Join the award-winning JD Gyms, expanding rapidly across the UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy staff discounts, personal development opportunities, and a fun work atmosphere.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities in a supportive and energetic environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a thriving fitness community and inspire others to achieve their goals.
- Qualifications: Management experience in leisure, Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification, and a passion for customer service.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
JD Gyms- 2761 Watford, 163C, WATFORD, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Job Description
Posted Thursday 6 August 2026 at 00:00
Want to work for JD Gyms? Of course you do! We are an exciting, award winning gym chain that is quickly expanding across the UK and taking the sector by storm.
We invest in fitting out our clubs to create top quality, stylish environments for our members.
Excellent class timetables and robust on the ground teams are a key part in delivering our outstanding fitness offering, so we are always on the lookout for fresh talent.
Role overview
This role requires a team player with flair and commercial ability, as well as the skill, energy and determination to help drive and develop the business alongside the General Manager.
We're looking for a manager with the experience of maintaining and developing the standards and reputation, 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, maximising profit.
- To ensure uniform standards are being adhered to by all team members and yourself.
- 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 an Assistant Manager helping to oversee all business areas within a leisure facility or have substantial experience as a Fitness Manager or other similar operational function.
We know our colleagues work tirelessly to make JD Gyms the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits including staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.
- staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation
- personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.
- JD Gyms- 2761 Watford, 163C, WATFORD, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
- #J-18808-Ljbffr
Assistant General Manager in Watford employer: JDGYMS
At JD Gyms, we pride ourselves on being an award-winning gym chain that fosters a vibrant and supportive work culture. Located in the heart of Watford, our team enjoys excellent benefits including discounts across the JD Group and ample opportunities for personal development, making it an ideal place for those looking to grow in the fitness industry while contributing to a dynamic environment.
