Assistant Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Duty Manager - Batley, West Yorkshire
This role requires a team player with flair and commercial ability, as well as the skill, energy and determination to help drive and develop the business alongside the General Manager. We're looking for a manager with the experience of maintaining and developing the standards and reputation, whilst nurturing a growing membership base and team.
The Role: To help lead and manage the day to day running of the gym. To assume the responsibilities of the General Manager in their absence To help lead and deliver the commercial performance of the business. To help lead and deliver the operational excellence of the club. To deliver the set KPIs. To help recruit, train and develop a team and help lead them to success. The Candidate: Must have experience, ideally in a management position within a leisure related industry. Must be passionate about customer service and be an inspirational leader in the way they manage. Must be qualified to at least Level 2 Gym Instructor and experience in managing a team is beneficial but not essential. Ideally will have experience as an Duty Manager helping to oversee all business areas within a leisure facility or have substantial experience as a Fitness Manager or other similar operational function. Benefits: JD Discount card at all JD affiliates Annual Leave Scheme Free Gym Membership If you see yourself as a team player with strong managerial qualities, please apply in confidence by submitting your CV and a covering letter with details of your current salary package
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £21,000.00-£24,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Application question(s):
- Are you a minimum of level 2 Gym instructor Qualified?
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Manager roles across JD Gyms Batley's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,000 - £24,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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