Chatham, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$32k–$35k/yr
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, st…
Skills: Management, Leadership, Sales, Customer service, Health and safety
Hull, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$12/hr–$12/hr
This is JD. Born in 1981. Built for Now. At JD, we don’t just sell sneakers and outdoor gear, we set trends, break boundaries, and build communities. Whether you're on the shop floor, behind the scenes, or driving …
Skills: Customer service, Communication, Teamwork, Retail operations, Stock replenishment
Blackburn, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
$12/hr–$12/hr
This is JD. Born in 1981. Built for Now. At JD, we don’t just sell sneakers and outdoor gear, we set trends, break boundaries, and build communities. Whether you're on the shop floor, behind the scenes, or driving …
Skills: Customer service, Communication, Teamwork, Retail operations, Stock replenishment
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$12/hr–$12/hr
This is JD. Born in 1981. Built for Now. At JD, we don’t just sell sneakers and outdoor gear, we set trends, break boundaries, and build communities. Whether you're on the shop floor, behind the scenes, or driving …
Skills: Customer service, Communication, Teamwork, Retail operations, Stock replenishment
Leeds, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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, st…
Skills: Cleaning, Health and safety, Member service, Interpersonal skills, Attention to detail
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$12/hr–$12/hr
This is JD. Born in 1981. Built for Now. At JD, we don’t just sell sneakers and outdoor gear, we set trends, break boundaries, and build communities. Whether you're on the shop floor, behind the scenes, or driving …
Skills: Customer Service, Communication, Teamwork, Retail Operations, Stock Replenishment
Penrith, England, United Kingdom · On-site
This is GO Outdoors. Made for Exploring. Built for Everyone. At GO Outdoors, our purpose is simple: to inspire and equip everyone for life outdoors. From hikers to cyclists, cold-water dippers to weekend campers, we beli…
Skills: Customer Service, Retail Operations, Communication, Teamwork, Stock Replenishment
Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$12/hr–$12/hr
This is JD. Born in 1981. Built for Now. At JD, we don’t just sell sneakers and outdoor gear, we set trends, break boundaries, and build communities. Whether you're on the shop floor, behind the scenes, or driving …
Skills: Customer Service, Communication, Teamwork, Retail Operations, Stock Replenishment
Telford, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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, st…
Skills: Fitness coaching, Personal training, Group exercise instruction, Member engagement, Customer service
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom · On-site
$13/hr–$13/hr
This is JD. Born in 1981. Built for Now. At JD, we don’t just sell sneakers and outdoor gear, we set trends, break boundaries, and build communities. Whether you're on the shop floor, behind the scenes, or driving …
Skills: Customer service, Communication, Teamwork, Stock replenishment, Retail operations
Ambleside, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$13/hr–$13/hr
This is GO Outdoors. Made for Exploring. Built for Everyone. At GO Outdoors, our purpose is simple: to inspire and equip everyone for life outdoors. From hikers to cyclists, cold-water dippers to weekend campers, we beli…
Skills: Customer service, Retail operations, Communication, Teamwork, Stock replenishment
Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$13/hr–$13/hr
This is JD. Born in 1981. Built for Now. At JD, we don’t just sell sneakers and outdoor gear, we set trends, break boundaries, and build communities. Whether you're on the shop floor, behind the scenes, or driving …
Skills: Customer service, Communication, Teamwork, Stock replenishment, Retail operations
York, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$12/hr–$12/hr
This is GO Outdoors. Made for Exploring. Built for Everyone. At GO Outdoors, our purpose is simple: to inspire and equip everyone for life outdoors. From hikers to cyclists, cold-water dippers to weekend campers, we beli…
Skills: Customer Service, Retail Operations, Stock Replenishment, Communication, Teamwork
Chesterfield, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$12/hr–$12/hr
This is JD. Born in 1981. Built for Now. At JD, we don’t just sell sneakers and outdoor gear, we set trends, break boundaries, and build communities. Whether you're on the shop floor, behind the scenes, or driving …
Skills: Customer service, Communication, Teamwork, Stock replenishment, Retail operations
Newcastle, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom · On-site
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, st…
Skills: Fitness instruction, Personal training, Group exercise, Member engagement, Customer service
Newbury, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$14/hr–$14/hr
This is JD. Born in 1981. Built for Now. At JD, we don’t just sell sneakers and outdoor gear, we set trends, break boundaries, and build communities. Whether you're on the shop floor, behind the scenes, or driving …
Skills: Customer service, Communication, Teamwork, Stock replenishment, Retail operations
Wigan, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$12/hr–$12/hr
This is GO Outdoors. Made for Exploring. Built for Everyone. At GO Outdoors, our purpose is simple: to inspire and equip everyone for life outdoors. From hikers to cyclists, cold-water dippers to weekend campers, we beli…
Skills: Customer Service, Retail Operations, Communication, Teamwork, Stock Replenishment
London, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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, st…
Skills: Fitness coaching, Personal training, Group exercise instruction, Member engagement, Gym floor management
Bury, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
This is JD. Born in 1981. Built for Now. At JD, we don’t just sell sneakers and outdoor gear, we set trends, break boundaries, and build communities. Whether you're on the shop floor, behind the scenes, or driving …
Skills: Test leadership, Test automation, Agile, Scrum, CI/CD
On-site
$12/hr–$12/hr
This is JD. Born in 1981. Built for Now. At JD, we don’t just sell sneakers and outdoor gear, we set trends, break boundaries, and build communities. Whether you're on the shop floor, behind the scenes, or driving …
Skills: Customer Service, Communication, Teamwork, Retail Operations, Stock Replenishment
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The General Manager is responsible for overseeing daily gym operations, ensuring brand standards, and maintaining a safe environment for members. They must also drive sales, manage the team, and maximize secondary revenue to meet business targets.
Candidates must have a proven track record of management experience within the leisure industry and demonstrate strong leadership and commercial skills. A background in driving sales, local marketing, and team management is essential for this role.
Role overview:
This role requires an inspirational leader with proven flair and commercial ability, as well as the skill, energy and determination to drive and develop the business. We're looking for a manager with the experience of developing the standards and reputation of this new gym 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 always deliver outstanding member service.
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 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 a General Manager overseeing all business areas within a leisure facility or have substantial experience as a Fitness Manager or other similar operational function
In 2014, JD Sports Fashion PLC carved its footprint in the fitness industry with the creation of JD Gyms. Wholly funded by the PLC, investing an average of £1.5m per site, JD Gyms is making waves and raising the bar within the low cost fitness market. We create low cost gyms with a premium feel, giving our members more for their money. They can enjoy the benefits of state-of-the-art, luxury facilities on a highly cost effective basis, making us an incredibly popular choice. The quality of each of our bespoke fit outs is second to none, boasting cutting edge interior design, incredible gym floors, modern urban surroundings, statement lighting and luxurious changing rooms with saunas. We take a best in class / multiple supplier approach to our fitness equipment provision. Suppliers include True Fitness, Freemotion, Life Fitness (sourced predominantly from the USA) and Technogym. This results in our gyms having the very best range of equipment, free weights and functional training facilities.
Offices: Anjou Boulevard, Wigan, England wn5 Ouj, GB
In 2014, JD Sports Fashion PLC carved its footprint in the fitness industry with the creation of JD Gyms. Wholly funded by the PLC, investing an average of £1.5m per site, JD Gyms is making waves and raising the bar within the low cost fitness market. We create low cost gyms with a premium feel, giving our members more for their money. They can enjoy the benefits of state-of-the-art, luxury facilities on a highly cost effective basis, making us an incredibly popular choice. The quality of each of our bespoke fit outs is second to none, boasting cutting edge interior design, incredible gym floors, modern urban surroundings, statement lighting and luxurious changing rooms with saunas. We take a best in class / multiple supplier approach to our fitness equipment provision. Suppliers include True Fitness, Freemotion, Life Fitness (sourced predominantly from the USA) and Technogym. This results in our gyms having the very best range of equipment, free weights and functional training facilities.
Offices: Anjou Boulevard, Wigan, England wn5 Ouj, GB
