At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic fitness team and enhance member experiences in a vibrant health club.
- Company: Join a premium independent health club in Maidstone with a focus on wellness.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and a unique work environment.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity to blend fitness, leadership, and operations in a growing business.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a thriving community while pursuing your passion for fitness.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification and leadership experience in fitness.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you a fitness professional who loves leading people, driving performance and creating exceptional member experiences? We're looking for an Assistant General Manager to join a premium independent health club in Maidstone. This is an exciting opportunity for a Level 3 qualified fitness professional who is ready to take on a broader operational leadership role across a thriving health, wellness and hospitality environment. This isn't a desk-based management role. You'll be visible throughout the club, leading from the front, supporting members, coaching your team and ensuring every department delivers an exceptional experience.
This premium health club combines fitness, wellness and hospitality in one seamless environment, featuring:
- State-of-the-art gym facilities
- Group exercise studios
- Spa and recovery facilities
- Café and lounge spaces
- Padel courts
- A vibrant community of engaged members
Reporting to the General Manager, you'll be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation of the club while maintaining a strong focus on fitness delivery, member experience and team performance. You'll spend approximately four hours each day delivering fitness-related activity, including personal training, member engagement, fitness coaching and supporting the wider fitness experience. Alongside this, you'll lead the operational performance of the club, ensuring exceptional standards across every department. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and developing the fitness team
- Driving Personal Training performance and member engagement
- Supporting the performance of the café operation
- Opening and closing the club as a key holder
- Leading daily operations across the gym, classes, spa, café, lounge and padel areas
- Ensuring exceptional member service standards at all times
- Coaching and developing team members to achieve high performance
- Managing operational issues and maintaining a smooth-running club environment
- Working closely with the General Manager to deliver commercial and operational objectives
- Acting as a visible leader throughout the club
What We're Looking For:
- Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification (essential)
- Experience working within a fitness, health club or leisure environment
- Proven leadership experience managing teams
- Strong understanding of member experience and retention
- Experience driving Personal Training performance and revenue
- Comfortable managing multiple departments within a busy operation
- Confident leading from the front and making decisions in real time
- Excellent communication and people leadership skills
- Passion for health, fitness and delivering exceptional service
What's in it for you?
- £36,000 - £38,000 salary
- Opportunity to join a growing premium independent business
- A varied role combining fitness, leadership and operations
- Career progression opportunities
- The chance to make a genuine impact within a unique health and wellness environment
If you're a passionate fitness leader ready to take the next step into a broader management role, we'd love to hear from you.
Assistant General Manager - Independent Heath Club in Maidstone employer: Love Recruitment Ltd
Join a premium independent health club in Maidstone, where your passion for fitness and leadership can thrive. With state-of-the-art facilities and a vibrant community, you'll enjoy a dynamic work culture that prioritises member experience and team development. Benefit from competitive salary, career progression opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a unique health and wellness environment.
