Next Gen has an enviable reputation as being the premium name in the Health and Fitness industry and has a premium, members-only health and lifestyle club to Melbourne.

• Benefit from a generous base salary
• Enjoy club membership + flexible hours
• Career development opportunities

We are currently seeking a passionate Health & Fitness Manager who is hands-on and can lead our Fitness Team while delivering our core behaviours on a day to day basis at our club in Doncaster.

About the Role

Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for delivering all of the club’s fitness products and maximising member experience.  You will lead our member-centric retention plan that includes new member inductions, personalised fitness programs and reviews, and drive Personal Training.

You'll take responsibility for making sure the fitness products comply with brand standards at all times.  You will have managerial duties and be responsible for regular one-to-ones with your team and use your skills and expertise to nurture and develop them to reach their personal best and together, deliver a positive Member Experience.

NOTE - this is a hands-on role – you will be an integral part of the Team when it comes to needing to be on the Gym Floor! 

Your Key Areas of Focus

• Identifying and implementing new and innovative programs that support Next Gens position as a premium Fitness product
• Managing quality, cost control and overseeing the rostering of Fitness Instructors, Personal Trainers, and Group Fitness
• Driving member engagement through our social media channels
• Recruiting, training and developing staff
• Proactively managing member feedback
• Ensuring gym equipment is maintained to an excellent standard
• Delivering operational support to all fitness departments of group exercise, personal training
• Ensuring the overall cleanliness and exceptional presentation of the health and fitness areas

About You

• A passion for member engagement and high quality customer service
• Demonstrated senior management of gym, group exercise and personal training while ensuring safety, growth and quality
• Proven ability to develop, propose and implement ideas
• Experience with setting and meeting performance targets and motivating staff
• Possess natural leadership qualities
• Strong interest and passionate about health & fitness industry
• The ability to manage, mentor and motivate staff
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver new and innovate fitness programs

Education and Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years management experience within the industry
• Tertiary qualification within the Health/Fitness and Management field is favourable
• First Aid & CPR
• Senior First Aid Certificate or ability to obtain (desirable)
• Recognized health and fitness qualifications to a minimum level of Certificate IV including Registration with AUSActiv
• Sound financial Skills
• Working with Children clearance

We are keen to talk to candidates with significant Health & Fitness experience working within a member focussed, branded leisure or hospitality venue with a proven track record of taking the business forward financially and operationally.

www.nextgenclubs.com.au

Please note:

• Flexible hours and days (7 days a week) along with occasional interstate travel are required for this role
• Proof of right to work in Australia documentation will be required to be presented at the first interview
• Working with Children Check is mandatory for this role