Job Description

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.

This role requires a team player with flair and commercial ability, and the skill, energy and determination to help drive and develop the business alongside the General Manager.

We are looking for a manager with experience of maintaining and developing the standards and reputation, whilst nurturing a growing membership base and team.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the operational running of the gym at all times. Opening and closing site when required due to operational hours of the business.

Expectation to work early in the morning, late weekdays, and weekends.

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.

To work towards and aim to achieve all sales and membership targets that are set.

To drive and maximise secondary spend revenue.

To ensure the whole of the gym facility is of the highest standard of cleanliness. Maintain outside of the contract cleaning hours.

Ensure the in-house cleaners (General Assistant) are cleaning to the highest standard.

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 and contracted personnel enjoy themselves whilst at work.

To undertake any other reasonable duties/projects/meetings, that may be required.

To always be an ambassador of JD Gyms.

Skills and Experience:

Must have experience, ideally in a management position 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 experience in driving sales and helping to co-ordinate local marketing activity as well as 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.

Thank you for your time

#JD