At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team, ensuring top-notch gym standards and driving membership growth.
- Company: Join JD Gyms, a leading global retailer in sports and fitness.
- Benefits: Enjoy staff discounts, personal development opportunities, and a vibrant work culture.
- Other info: Exciting career growth opportunities in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of an innovative team making a real impact in the fitness industry.
- Qualifications: Management experience in leisure, Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification, and a passion for customer service.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
JD Gyms- 2759Newtownabbey, Longwood Retail Park, NEWTOWNABBEY, Antrim and Newtownabbey, United Kingdom
Job Description
Posted Thursday 16 July 2026 at 00:00 | Expires Sunday 16 August 2026 at 23:59
Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascias in many markets around the world.
JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019 and continues to grow in the UK and internationally.
We want to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry.
To be a part of this successful company and help us to achieve this you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people-led, innovative and customer-focused organisation which provides operational excellence whilst identifying new areas of growth as part of our day to day objectives.
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 Sports 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.
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Assistant General Manager in Newtownabbey employer: JDGYMS
JD Gyms in St Helens is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises member engagement and personal growth. With the lowest monthly rent in the fitness industry and your first month rent-free, you can focus on building your self-employed PT business while benefiting from management career progression programs and continuous professional development opportunities. Join us to be part of a supportive community that values your passion for fitness and dedication to providing an outstanding gym experience.
