Senior Gym Manager (South Australia)

Senior Gym Manager – Flagship Facility

Elizabeth, SA | Full-Time

This is not a standard gym management role.
This is a large-scale business leadership opportunity.

We are seeking an experienced operator to take full ownership of a flagship, 8,000sqm facility, set to be one of the largest fitness environments in the Southern Hemisphere.

Designed to operate at scale across training, performance, recovery, retail, and member experience, this is a rare opportunity to lead a complex, high-volume business with real scope and progression.

The Opportunity

You will lead the performance, people, and operations of a flagship site, setting the benchmark for what excellence looks like at scale.

This is not about maintaining a club.
This is about running a business.

You will oversee:

• Member Experience & Front of House

• Personal Training & Fitness operations

• Group Fitness programming

• Retail, Nutrition Bar & secondary spend

• Overall commercial performance and profitability

Your focus:
Drive performance, build a strong culture, and deliver consistent results across a large, multi-department operation.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Operations

• Lead the day-to-day operation of a large-scale, 24/7 facility

• Manage and develop a multi-layered team, including department heads

• Build structure, systems, and operational consistency

• Deliver a premium, high-energy experience across all areas of the club

Performance & Commercial Ownership

• Own and drive key business metrics, including:

  • Membership growth and sales targets

  • Retention and member satisfaction

  • Secondary revenue (PT, classes, retail, nutrition)

  • Overall profitability (EBIT)

• Analyse performance data and implement clear, actionable strategies

• Drive accountability across all teams

Team & Culture

• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing team

• Create a culture built on:

  • Energy

  • Ownership

  • Accountability

• Lead from the front, visible, hands-on, and present in the business

Community & Growth

• Drive in-club activations and member engagement

• Support local marketing initiatives to build presence and momentum

• Create an environment members want to be part of every day

About You

You are a commercially minded operator who understands how to lead at scale.

• Proven experience managing large teams in high-volume environments

• Strong understanding of sales, KPIs, and business performance

• Comfortable owning results across multiple departments

• Able to build structure, lead people, and drive accountability

• Thrives in fast-paced, high-energy environments

You are not looking for your first leadership role.
You are ready to step into something bigger.

Ideal Background

• Senior Club Manager or equivalent in a high-volume fitness or service environment

• Experience managing multi-department operations

• Strong commercial and sales capability

• Fitness industry experience preferred, but not essential

The Reality of the Role

This is a high-expectation, high-reward position.

• You will be leading one of the largest facilities of its kind

• Sales targets and performance expectations are significant

• The scale of the operation requires strong structure and leadership

For the right person, this is a genuine opportunity to step into senior leadership and build toward multi-site progression.

Why This Role

• Lead a flagship facility at a scale rarely seen in the industry

• Clear pathway into multi-site and operations leadership

• Be part of a business in a major growth phase

• Competitive salary package + performance incentives (in development)

• Complimentary membership + in-club benefits

Working Structure

• Full-time role

• Roster: Tuesday–Saturday or Sunday–Thursday

• Flexibility required across a 24/7 operation

If you’re ready to lead at scale and take full ownership of a high-performance environment — apply now.