Health & Fitness Manager

Hames Sharley; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent fitness facility in Greater London seeks an experienced Health & Fitness Manager to lead their operations and shape fitness services. This hands-on role demands proven leadership in fitness management and the ability to inspire staff while overseeing group fitness and studio operations. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a passion for health and community engagement. The role requires flexibility, including occasional evenings and weekends, to ensure high-quality delivery and member satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Health, Fitness, Sports Management, or related field.
• Certificate III & IV in Fitness, First Aid & CPR.
• Working With Children Check, NSW Police Check, and valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and inspire fitness staff, including group fitness coordinators, instructors, and personal trainers.
• Oversee group fitness and studio operations, ensuring timetables, instructor management, and class performance drive participation.
• Champion operational excellence, maintain safe and welcoming fitness spaces.
• Manage budgets, monitor financial performance, and implement strategies for growth.
• Collaborate with university stakeholders and sports clubs to expand engagement.
• Support marketing initiatives to boost visibility and retention.
• Foster a proactive safety culture across all programs.

Job description

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Are you a strategic fitness leader ready to make a real impact in a vibrant university setting?
UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre is seeking an experienced and driven Health & Fitness Manager to lead our fitness, group exercise, and wellness offerings, shaping the future of health outcomes for our diverse university community.

About the Role

As Health & Fitness Manager, you’ll be responsible for the strategic development and day-to-day leadership of all fitness services across the centre, with a strong emphasis on group fitness and studio-based programming. This includes gym operations, group fitness, personal training, and exercise physiology.

You’ll bring proven experience managing group fitness timetables, studio operations, and instructor teams, ensuring high-quality delivery, strong class attendance, and programs that are both commercially sustainable and member-focused.

Working closely with the Venue Manager and broader leadership team, you’ll play a key role in driving participation growth, member retention, and continuous improvement across all fitness services.

This is a hands‑on leadership role that balances strategy with operational excellence and requires flexibility to support instructors, programs, and operational needs as they arise.

About Clublinks

Clublinks Management are the appointed managers that operate UNSWFAC.

Clublinks Management is a leisure and community management leader, holding contract rights with local government, private enterprise, tertiary institutions, and strata based residential communities to manage and grow their facilities and communities. We are passionate and agile with an incredibly strong record of meeting and exceeding our clients’ objectives, creating welcoming community facilities.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced Health & Fitness Manager to lead our health & fitness operations at UNSW Fitness & Aquatics Centre. This is a hands‑on leadership role, perfect for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about health, fitness, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and inspire fitness staff, including group fitness coordinators, instructors, and personal trainers.
• Oversee group fitness and studio operations, ensuring timetables, instructor management, and class performance drive participation and member satisfaction.
• Champion operational excellence, maintain safe, clean, and welcoming fitness spaces, and respond swiftly to last‑minute changes or emergencies.
• Manage budgets, monitor financial performance, and implement strategies for growth.
• Collaborate with university stakeholders and sports clubs to expand engagement.
• Support marketing initiatives to boost visibility and retention.
• Foster a proactive safety culture across all programs.

About You

Proven leadership in health and fitness, with experience managing group fitness and studio programs.

Skilled in timetabling, instructor management, and driving participation.

Confident people leader, highly organised, adaptable, and responsive.

Excellent communicator and problem‑solver.

Qualifications

Tertiary qualification in Health, Fitness, Sports Management, or related field.

Certificate III & IV in Fitness, First Aid & CPR, Working With Children Check, NSW Police Check, and valid driver’s licence.

The Roster

Full‑time, with flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends.

Ready to Lead, Inspire, and Elevate Group Fitness?

If you’re passionate about shaping high‑quality fitness experiences and driving health outcomes, apply now and help shape the future of fitness at UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre.