Regional Fitness Operations Manager

3 weeks ago


Bognor Regis, West Sussex, United Kingdom Freedom Leisure Full time

Are you passionate about enhancing community wellness through fitness and leisure activities?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Regional Fitness Operations Manager to lead the member experience across various facilities. In this essential position, you will curate and oversee a comprehensive schedule of over 100 fitness classes, ensuring that our programs maintain exceptional quality and member satisfaction. You will motivate and guide a diverse team of fitness professionals and instructors, creating an encouraging and inspiring atmosphere. Your dedication to supporting our members and driving membership growth will be vital to our ongoing success.

This role is perfect for individuals with significant experience in the Leisure or Health and Fitness sectors, who possess a proven ability to manage large teams and are eager to expand their expertise and influence.

If you are driven to motivate individuals to lead more active lives and improve their overall wellbeing, then Freedom Leisure is the ideal organization for you.

As a not-for-profit leisure trust, we are committed to supporting our local communities and reaching underserved groups, encouraging them to engage in physical activities that lead to healthier lives. From swimming lessons to walking football and everything in between, we strive to provide enjoyable and inclusive sessions that promote community engagement, both within our leisure centers and in the surrounding areas.

We offer comprehensive training and significant opportunities for career advancement. With over 100 facilities across England and Wales, many of our staff have developed successful careers with us due to their passion for positively impacting their local communities and the variety that this role offers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Exhibit strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Demonstrate problem-solving abilities, organizational skills, and customer service excellence.
  • Possess a minimum of three years of experience in a fitness environment.
  • Show expertise in sales, target development, and marketing strategy implementation.
  • Maintain a high awareness of industry trends, new activities, and research.
  • Exhibit good commercial acumen that contributes to a successful and financially sustainable operation.
  • Demonstrate a passion for the industry through ongoing professional development.
  • Utilize well-developed interpersonal skills to negotiate and persuade stakeholders.
  • Adopt a team-oriented approach, collaborating across organizational boundaries.
  • Be mobile and willing to travel between sites.
  • Exhibit excellent communication skills and the ability to think on your feet.
  • Manage time effectively, balancing multiple priorities.
  • Be a self-starter who inspires others with enthusiasm and energy.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Education at degree level or equivalent.
  • GP Referral qualification.
  • A relevant higher professional qualification in leisure or fitness.
  • First Aid at Work certification.
  • Defibrillation training.
  • Experience in identifying staff training needs and implementing development opportunities.
  • A talent for recognizing and nurturing potential in others.
  • Proficient computer skills and understanding.
  • Ability to work flexibly with a good level of autonomy.

Benefits:

We want you to enjoy coming to work, feeling healthy, happy, and valued. Here’s what we offer:

  • Access to My Staff Shop, our exclusive employee benefit scheme, which provides discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, leisure activities, and everyday spending.
  • Discounted staff membership, including for family members.
  • Incremental holiday entitlement.
  • Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 confidential support and professional counseling.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Various insurance and savings options.
  • Financial advisory services.
  • Cycle-to-work and car leasing tax-efficient schemes (for salaried staff, depending on earnings).
  • Fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a collaborative team environment.


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