Club Manager – Plus Fitness Carlingford (NSW) (Brand New Club Fitout)
Are you passionate about health, fitness, community building, and leadership? Join our team at Plus Fitness Carlingford, a reputable and growing fitness brand with no intention of slowing down. We’re looking for a self-driven, confident leader to help transform our gym into a vibrant hub of health and wellness.
We have recently taken over Plus Fitness Carlingford, and it’s now under new management and undergoing a brand new fit out, set to be completed on June 18th 2025. The club is about to undergo an exciting and intensive fit-out to align with the latest Plus Fitness branding, elevating the facility to a whole new standard. We're on the hunt for a fitness industry gun—a self-driven, confident leader—who can take ownership and lead our club to success. This is a standout opportunity for someone passionate about health, fitness, community building, and leadership, ready to drive real impact in a fast-paced environment.
Your cover letter matters. Tell us your why—why this role excites you, what work-life balance looks like for you, and why being in the fitness industry is important to you. We want to understand not just your experience, but your passion and purpose.
This is a unique opportunity suited to:
- Fitness industry veterans looking to run their own club
- Sales professionals with transferable leadership skills
Roles and Responsibilities: Club
- Sales & Revenue Generation: Take ownership of the club’s sales efforts, ensuring monthly and quarterly targets are met through proactive member acquisition strategies and lead management.
- Member Retention: Implement retention strategies that create a positive member experience, helping to retain and nurture relationships with current members, ensuring they remain satisfied with their membership and services.
- Club Appearance: Oversee the club’s cleanliness, organisation, and overall aesthetic, ensuring that the space is always presentable and enjoyable for members. In an ever-growing industry where competition is on the rise, you'll ensure our facility stands out by creating an environment focused on exceptional cleanliness, guest/member experience, and community building.
- Networking & Community Engagement: Build relationships with local businesses, influencers, and fitness professionals to foster partnerships. Liaise with stakeholders such as supplement suppliers and local businesses to arrange and host community events, bringing in new members and strengthening our gym’s ties to the community.
- Savvy with Promotions: Create and implement exciting promotions that will attract new members and engage the local community. Stay up-to-date with fitness industry trends to ensure our promotions are fresh, innovative, and impactful.
- Social Media Management: Manage the clubs social media presence, creating engaging content with your team to attract new members, keep current members engaged, and promote club events, programs, and promotions.
- Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of casual staff, ensuring they deliver exceptional customer service and contribute to the overall success of the gym. Provide guidance, training, and performance feedback to maintain a high-performing team.
- Budget & Financial Management: Help manage the gym’s operational budget, making data-driven decisions on spending to ensure profitability while enhancing the customer experience.
- Event Planning: Organise and oversee fitness events, workshops, and promotions to engage members and the local community.
- Group Fitness & Personal Training: Experience managing group fitness schedules, GX instructors, and personal trainers is a bonus. Ensure that the fitness programs offered align with members needs, and that instructors and trainers are delivering high-quality sessions.
Requirements:
- A deep passion for the fitness industry and a genuine desire to help others lead healthier lives.
- Proven experience in gym management or in a similar leadership role within the fitness or hospitality industry.
- Strong understanding of sales techniques and member retention strategies.
- Creativity and willingness to think outside the box to create unique experiences for gym members.
- A forward-thinking mindset to turn a gym into a true community of health and wellness.
- Self-driven with the ability to work independently and take initiative to drive results.
- Confidence in leading a team, making decisions, and networking with stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational and multitasking skills.
- Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a team.
- Experience with social media management and content creation.
- Knowledge of financial management and budget handling.
- Experience managing group fitness schedules, GX instructors, and personal trainers is a bonus.
- Savvy with new promotions and networking skills to build relationships with local businesses, supplement suppliers, and other key stakeholders to arrange community events and boost both membership and sales.
- A commitment to creating a standout facility in a competitive fitness world, focused on cleanliness, guest/member experience, and building a strong community.
Perks and Benefits:
- Access to 200+ locations to train and continue your personal fitness journey across a wide range of gyms.
- Work alongside some amazing, like-minded owners and team members who value growth, positivity, and creating high-energy environments.
- Work-life balance is a high priority, enjoy flexibility and the freedom to maintain a healthy balance between your career and personal life.
- Opportunities to contribute to the growth of a dynamic and expanding fitness brand with the chance for career progression. We are a reputable brand with no intention of stopping. As we continue to expand our portfolio, there will be abundant opportunities for career advancement and growth within our organisation.
Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit your resume along with a cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this role. In your cover letter, highlight how your previous experience aligns with the responsibilities and requirements outlined in the job description. Additionally, please include any relevant certifications within the fitness industry.
Previous health and fitness industry experience is desired, but we are also open to candidates without direct experience in fitness however.
While a Certificate III and IV in Fitness is highly desirable, it is not compulsory. This role is best suited to individuals with a minimum of 1 year of experience in club management or a similar industry leadership role.
We are looking for someone with strong outreach and presale experience who can drive the club’s growth during this exciting transition under new management and a brand-new fit-out—while coaching and leading a high-performing team.
If you're passionate about health and fitness, confident in your abilities, and ready to be self-driven in building a true community around health and wellness, we want to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Gym membership
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplementary Pay:
- Commission
Experience:
- Management: 1 year (Required)
Licence/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 38 per week
Benefits:
- Extended annual leave
- Gym membership
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplementary Pay:
- Commission
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to commute to Carlingford NSW for this role?
Experience:
- Management: 1 year (Required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
