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Gym Manager

United Kingdom, North Oxfordshire Employment contract 35000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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Thompson & Terry Recruitment are absolutely delighted to be working with a thriving, community-focused fitness business to recruit an energetic and passionate Gym Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing gym that has built an outstanding reputation for its coaching, culture and client results. The team are close-knit, supportive and genuinely love what they do, and they are now looking for a like-minded leader to take things to the next level. As Gym Manager, you will take full ownership of the day-to-day running of the gym, combining operational management with hands-on coaching and team development. This is a brilliant, varied role where no two days are the same. You will be leading from the front, supporting your team, delivering personal training, and creating an exceptional experience for every single client. You will manage a small team who have built fantastic relationships with each other and their clients. This role is perfect for someone who is a real people person, enjoys mentoring others, and takes pride in building a positive, high-energy environment. Alongside this, you will play a key role in growing the client base, delivering gym tours, supporting member journeys, and driving retention. You will also lead on appraisals and team development, ensuring everyone is progressing and performing at their best. We are looking for someone who is genuinely passionate about health and fitness. Someone who loves learning, keeps up to date with new ideas and training methods, and brings real enthusiasm and energy into the gym every single day.

Job Responsibility

  • Take full ownership of the day-to-day running of the gym
  • Combining operational management with hands-on coaching and team development
  • Leading from the front, supporting your team, delivering personal training, and creating an exceptional experience for every single client
  • Manage a small team
  • Growing the client base, delivering gym tours, supporting member journeys, and driving retention
  • Lead on appraisals and team development

Requirements

  • Experience within a gym or fitness environment, ideally in a management or supervisory role
  • A genuine passion for health, fitness and training, with a strong interest in continuous learning
  • A natural people person who builds strong relationships with both clients and colleagues
  • Experience leading, mentoring and developing a team, including conducting appraisals
  • Commercial awareness with the ability to support membership growth, retention and client engagement
  • A hands-on approach with experience delivering personal training or small group coaching
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy and varied role

What we offer

  • Private health insurance
  • Additional annual leave with length of service
  • Potential sign-on bonuses
  • Hybrid working pattern

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