Head of Fitness
Location: Rustington BN16 4NB
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (rota basis including evenings, weekends & bank holidays)
Salary: Competitive + Bonus Opportunities (£35,000 OTE)
About the Role
Are you an inspiring fitness leader with a passion for people, performance, and creating exceptional member experiences?
We’re looking for a dynamic and motivated Head of Fitness to lead our Personal Training and Fitness team while driving a thriving gym-floor culture that sets the standard for excellence.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll combine commercial awareness, people management, and a genuine passion for fitness to grow PT revenue, motivate the team, and deliver an outstanding member experience across the club.
You’ll play a key role in shaping the energy, atmosphere, and success of the club, leading by example every day.
If you’re ready to step into a role where you can make a visible impact, develop a high-performing team, and help create the best health club experience in West Sussex, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
As Head of Fitness & Duty Manager, you will:
- Lead, motivate, and develop the Personal Training & Fitness team
- Drive PT revenue growth through performance management, target setting and training
- Create an engaging, welcoming, and high-energy gym environment
- Ensure all fitness staff deliver exceptional service and member experiences
- Conduct regular 1-2-1s, training, development, and performance reviews
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and holiday management within the department
- Ensure all PTs are qualified, compliant, and operating to CIMSPA standards
- Organise monthly gym challenges, member engagement initiatives, and team incentives
- Work closely with marketing to promote fitness campaigns and club activities
- Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, presentation, and brand consistency
- Ensure all new members receive inductions and ongoing fitness support
- Monitor club standards, health & safety, and operational excellence across the gym floor
- Lead by example to create a positive, motivating, and inclusive fitness culture
- Supporting the effective running of the club by undertaking Duty Management shifts.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who is:
- Passionate about fitness, people, and delivering exceptional member experiences
- An experienced leader with strong people management skills
- Commercially aware and driven to achieve sales and performance targets
- Confident, proactive, and highly organised
- Motivated by developing others and building a high-performing team
- Experienced within the leisure, health & fitness, or hospitality industry
- Professional, approachable, and able to lead from the front
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous management or supervisory experience within fitness/leisure
- Experience selling and delivering PT sessions.
- Strong knowledge of the fitness industry
- Experience managing KPIs, performance, and team development
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work flexibly including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
Why Join Us?
At Lanes Health Clubs, we’re passionate about creating a positive impact within our membership community. We believe teamwork, energy, and genuine care are at the heart of everything we do.
This is more than just a management role, it’s an opportunity to grow your career in a supportive, ambitious, and people-focused environment where your leadership will directly shape the success of the club.
Benefits Include
- Complimentary gym membership for you and a buddy
- Discounts on wellness treatments, café, swimming lessons & personal training
- Bonus opportunities
- Company pension
- Free on-site parking
- Employee discounts
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Company events and supportive team culture
Our Vision
We’re committed to creating a welcoming, motivating, and inspiring environment for both members and staff. We’re looking for leaders who share our passion for excellence, service, and creating unforgettable member experiences every day.
If you’re ready to take ownership, inspire a team, and help shape the future of fitness at Lanes Health Clubs, apply today.
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free fitness classes
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Littlehampton BN16 4NB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Supervising: 2 years (preferred)
- Fitness Industry: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 Personal Training Qualification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
