Location: Chorley Leisure
Contract: Full time (40 hours per week) / Permanent
Salary: £37,996 - £41,137
Closing Date: 12 August 2026
Our new gym is almost ready…want to come work for us?
Chorley Leisure have been building a brand new, state of the art gym in All Seasons Leisure Centre. The new, extended gym is split over two floors and will be kitted out with brand new equipment. We are looking to recruit an outstanding Fitness Manager to support a team of Fitness Coaches and ensure our customers receive an exceptional experience to match the new gym space.
As an integral part of the management team, the role is challenging yet rewarding and represents an opportunity to make a significant impact on how the community use the health and fitness facilities in the Chorley Leisure venues.
Positivity, accountability, a proactive attitude, and teamwork are at the heart of the Chorley Leisure culture, and we are excited to welcome a new like-minded manager to our team.
What you’ll be getting up to
- Support the Fitness Coaches and Group Exercise Coordinator in delivering an outstanding experience to our customers
- Work alongside other leaders within Chorley Leisure as an integral part of the management team
- Shape the fitness product offered to the Chorley Community via Chorley Leisure
- Influence the health and wellness of the residents within the Chorley Community through participation and physical activity
- Be proactive in your approach to continuous development and ensure that all health, safety and risk is managed effectively
Who we’re looking for
- You will have excellent knowledge of the fitness industry
- You will be exceptionally confident and experienced in people management
- You will have a sound understanding of managing a budget and generating profit
- You will be organised and capable of managing a diverse workload
Other requirements
The following qualifications are desirable;
- IOSH Managing Safely
- NEBOSH General Certificate
- First Aid at Work
About Us
Our mission is to provide a first-class service and improve the quality of life for our communities. Our staff are our greatest resource in helping us achieve this. They’re at the heart of everything we do and are crucial to the delivery of excellent services.
Additional information
Applicants are advised to apply early. We reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date.
Equal Opportunities
We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to the elimination of unfair and unlawful discrimination and prejudice in all our policies, procedures, and practices.
We’re committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, please contact us via the "Contact Us" page on our website.
If you are disabled or your last employer was the armed forces, and you meet all the essential criteria of a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Chorley Council is dedicated to providing first-class services and promoting the well-being of the local community. Our staff are our greatest resource, at the heart of everything we do, and are crucial to the delivery of excellent services for our residents. At Chorley Council, we’re always striving to make our borough the best to live, work and visit.
Additional information
Applicants are advised to apply early. We reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date.
Equal Opportunities
We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to the elimination of unfair and unlawful discrimination and prejudice in all our policies, procedures, and practices.
We’re committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, please contact us via the "Contact Us" page on our website.
If you are disabled or your last employer was the armed forces, and you meet all the essential criteria of a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
