Duty Manager (Recreation Club/Gym) The Royal Free Charity is looking for an ambitious, motivated and talented duty manager to join their Recreation Club team. Role details Sala ry : £28,173 per annum (£14,791 per annum pro rata for part-time) Hours of work: 21 hours a week, not including breaks, over 3-4 days per week. The role requires flexibility to work early, late and weekend shifts. Base: Recreation Club, Fleet Road, NW3 2QG The role The duty manager will report to the club manager. Reporting to the club manager, you'll have the opportunity to combine duty manager responsibilities with Personal Training (PT), with no PT rental fees payable. You'll gain valuable management experience across the gym and wider facility, support member engagement, oversee health and safety, handle front-of-house administration, and help create a welcoming community environment where no two days are the same. The objectives of the post are: To work with the team to ensure smooth daily operations of the club To undertake oversight of Health & Safety, maintenance, and club standards To administer inductions, bookings, and general member services To assist with all group activities, classes, and club events as needed To support initiatives to improve the member experience To ensure all operational procedures are followed and risks are minimized Work four days per week, including early shifts (6:30 a.m.), late shifts (until 10:30 p.m.), and weekend shift (Saturday or Sunday). Person Specification Qualifications Qualification in Demonstrable Fitness and Personal Training Level 3 (desirable) First Aid / Defibrillator qualified (desirable) Qualification in Pool Responder / Pool Plant Operation (desirable) Experience Minimum 2 years’ previous experience working in the fitness industry Experience as a key holder, including opening and closing procedures Handling daily till operations and closing procedures Rota working Working with the general public Teaching fitness classes Ability to wear multiple hats (desirable) Sales and marketing experience (desirable) To have: o Database system user experience o Previous experience providing Personal Training and inductions o Previous experience working in a multicultural environment The team The Rec Club is responsible for providing a safe and welcoming environment for our gym users, along with facilitating external schools, groups, clubs and Royal Free outpatients/rehabilitation discharged patients for their health and fitness sessions in one of the many areas of the club. The club has 2 studios, a swimming pool, sports hall and fitness room, all of which are used daily by our members and the local community with a footfall of around 700 people per day. Organisation The Royal Free Charity stands at the threshold of its most important period of development. Our vision is for everyone served by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) to have access to world-leading healthcare, delivered by a thriving workforce and driven by medical research with global impact. We support over 17,000 NHS staff and two million patients across Barnet, Chase Farm, North Mid and Royal Free hospitals, as well as more than 30 NHS services. Through the programmes, services and equipment we fund, we make a direct and lasting difference to patient care. The recruitment process To apply for this post, send your: CV (please include your last employer and dates of employment) Cover letter addressing how you meet the criteria set out in the job description and person specification. Please note, that applications submitted without a cover letter may not be considered for this role. Closing date for application: This is an open, rolling campaign Interview date: Applications will be assessed in order of receipt and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received. Please kindly note that we may close the job advert before the closing date if we receive a large volume of applications. Eligibility & adjustments You must be eligible to work in the UK We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Equality, diversity and inclusion As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Free Charity is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. We live our values of dedication, innovation, partnership, energy and respect in everything we do. Benefits: Core benefits 28 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays Annual leave increases to 30 days after five years’ service Generous pension scheme – we match your 4% contribution and up to 9% Enhanced sick pay, maternity and paternity packages A flexible working policy Financial wellbeing Access to expert financial advice via the London Credit Union Discounts with the Blue Light Card Death in Service benefit Health & wellbeing Subsidised gym, pool and classes at our Rec Club in Hampstead Secure cycle parking and showers Fortnightly guided meditation Menopause peer support group 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and support41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15
Duty Manager (Recreation Club/Gym) in London employer: Royal Free Charity
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