Gym Manager

Join the Birch Community in Selsdon as Cluster Head of Fitness

Who are Birch?

We’re glad you asked! Birch is challenger hospitality brand that believes in putting wellness, craft, and nature at the heart of everything we do. Birch are on a mission to help you escape from hustle and bustle of urban living and give your body, and mind, the chance to switch off, relax and reset.

Birch and the team would love to welcome you on this journey as we open the doors for guests, and future friends, to enjoy. We have sleeping spaces, working destinations, restaurants, a selection of bars, wellness centres, pottery, craft destinations and lido, along with our rewilded land, where cows, pigs and deer roam free, and our horticulture team grow fruit, vegetables and herbs that will be foraged to use across the sites. What really makes Birch special is our people, aligned to lovingly take care of the land and hotel’s that we are the ambassadors, and custodians of.

Are you a bit of Birch, here is what is needed to join us…

You have gained your skills working in Gyms or Leisure centres either for a reputable leisure brand or hotel. You are now ready to take on a role of managing 2 gyms across our 2 properties with a view to taking on a third in the near future. You love fitness of the mind, body and soul as your will work closely with our Head of Wellness to deliver an outstanding function to our members, guests, and team members.

Who are you?

· A values driven individual who speaks their mind, is brave enough to be different, and believes in caring in all that you do.
· Understands the intricate nature of fitness and wants to help our members and guests work towards their fitness goals.
· You are Innovative and look for new ways to delight our guests by building a great programme for fitness as a group or an individual.
· A great communicator that manages their time well, you are always one step ahead.
· Inspires new team members and develops them to progress in the business, you love training and watching people grow from sharing your knowledge.
· Delivery of classes and workshops within fitness is key.
· You know the safety guidelines and sanitation practices, health and safety is top of your list.
· You collaborate with the head of Wellness to ensure that our Leisure & Wellness is exceptional.
· Engages guest and members across two properties and inspires a team.

Check our some of our Birch Benefits to help you play hard…

- Free Gym Membership

- 30% discount across all food and beverage outlets in all Birch Hotels

- Stay with us from £50.00 Bed & Breakfast in all Birch Hotels

- Learn a new hobby in our bakery, pottery or become a master ceramicist.

- Holiday that increases with your length of service (up to 5 additional days)

- Use of the Lido to get your laps in or relax in the sun.

- Party with Birch in our Birch Team Socials where we kick back, relax and celebrate.

- Discounted treatments in our wellness centres

- Cycle to work and tech schemes.

- Healthy and nutritious meals on duty

- Plus Many Many More!!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £40,000.00-£48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free fitness classes
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Wellness programme

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus
• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• 2 Years (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Head of Fitness
Expected start date: 27/03/2023