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About Us

Central YMCA is transforming. This is an exciting time to join us as we look forward toward growth and progression and focus on our purpose to advance the education, health and wellbeing of our communities. We want to create improved access to life-changing opportunities and enable everyone to achieve their potential, live a fulfilled life and contribute positively to society.

What we offer

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme – 4% employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• Family Friendly Policies
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Gym Membership for you and your partner
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a wide range of free and confidential services for your and your immediate family (including counselling sessions)
• A forward-thinking approach to EDI where individuals are encouraged to be their authentic self at work.
• A real opportunity to impact change in the community through your work.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Central YMCA is open to applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to championing equity, acceptance, and inclusion, and provide everyone who works with us the opportunity to reach their potential.

Our doors are open to all and if you connect with our mission, vision, and values, we welcome you to come and be part of our team.

If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Health and Fitness Manager to join the YMCA Club Management team in Central London. You will be responsible for the smooth running of the gym, class studios and the pool.

The job responsibilities include:

• Leading a team of Health and Fitness Advisors
• Creating and maintaining a compelling fitness timetable for members
• Ensuring health and safety compliance in all areas of responsibility
• Acting as a Duty Manager when required
• Ensuring that gym and pool equipment is well maintained

You can download the Job Description below for more information about the role.

About You

So are you…

• Able to lead and inspire a team of fitness professionals and staff members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment?
• A strong communicator who can effectively convey information, provide feedback and engage with members, staff and stakeholders?
• An experienced Gym Manager with a solid understanding of the fitness industry?
• Organised and with good business acumen, equipped to manage budgets, analyse financial reports, and make strategic decisions accordingly?
• Adaptable and strive to always deliver an exceptional customer experience?

To be successful in this role you will have to demonstrate:

• A minimum of 2 years relevant management experience
• Strong communication skills
• Delivery of excellent customer service
• Strong leadership
• Adaptable

You will also have the following qualifications:

• Level 2 Fitness Instructor (essential)
• Level 3 Personal Trainer (desirable)
• NPLQ Lifeguarding (desirable)
• Pool Plant Operator Certificate (desirable)

This really is a fantastic opportunity to join our team and make a real impact in the community. Interested? Click apply now and register your details.

Central YMCA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure, the receipt of satisfactory references, relevant original ID documentation and examination certificates.

Regulated activity: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Charity is therefore permitted to ask shortlisted applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) to assess their suitability to work with children. Should you be shortlisted, you will be required to complete a disclosure form prior to interview.