Gym & Duty Manager

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, customer-focused and commercially minded Gym & Duty Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of our fitness facilities and support the continued growth of our health and fitness offering. 

As Gym & Duty Manager, you will be responsible for the operational delivery of SportBU's gym, studios and wider fitness provision. Working on a shift rota that includes early mornings, evenings and weekends, you will play a key role in ensuring our facilities are safe, compliant, customer-focused and commercially successful.

You will also take responsibility for staff supervision and service delivery while supporting the implementation of SportBU's strategic objectives.

The role offers a varied and rewarding mix of operational management, team leadership, customer engagement, fitness programming and commercial development. 

This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’s Points Based System. Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position. For more information, please visit Skilled Worker visa: Your job - GOV.UK

About the department

SportBU delivers sport and physical activity opportunities to students, university staff and the wider community. Whether you want to compete in the Olympics, get fitter, or take up a new sport, SportBU is the place for you. Our fantastic facilities are available to everyone and are there to help inspire everyone in their journey.

Chapel Gate forms a part of SportBU's facilities and welcomes over 5,000 people to play sport every week for TeamBU and a range of community sport clubs.

About us

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment.  We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society.  To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.  

More than just a job!  Working for BU provides you with access to a fantastic range of benefits.

Core Package:

PAY– a competitive salary with opportunities for pay progression

PENSION– a valuable defined benefit pension with generous employer contributions

HOLIDAY– Annual leave entitlement of 30 days plus bank holidays and winter closure (pro rata if part time)

WORK LIFE BALANCE –flexible working arrangements including opportunities for hybrid working and flexitime (role dependant)

You will also have access to a wide range of voluntary benefits:

• Health & Wellbeing
• Financial & Discounts
• Travel
• Sports & Activities
• Family
• Modern, vibrant campus locations

A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at hrvacancies@bournemouth.ac.uk.

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