Fitness Manager

It’s fun to work at The Y!

Your love for fitness and health will be obvious in your own fitness journey, as will your passion to grow our facility through the contagious enthusiasm you spread to your team and participants. This is a key role, and we require a well organised Fitness Manager to manage and develop this space to achieve programme advancement, financial success and operational excellence.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) based at Auckland City Fitness Centre

What will you be doing?

Create a fun and friendly and safe environment within the fitness space that is welcoming and comfortable to all members, new and old, and encourages a sense of belonging and support

Lead, develop and manage all areas of the fitness and group exercise programmes

Provide positive contributions for the improvement of The Y fitness and group exercise programmes or practices

Set centre fitness and group exercise KPIs and ensure these are met or exceeded

Support and contribute to the ongoing operational, strategic and financial improvement of the centre and The Y North

Drive sales and growth within the Fitness department to exceed financial targets.

Ensure recruitment, selection, appointment and induction of staff is undertaken in accordance with all relevant HR policies and procedures - ensuring all required pre­ employment due diligence is undertaken

Lead your team to ensure they are working towards the achievement of the overall centre KPI’s and organisation strategy,

Ensure a positive team culture where team members are celebrated and managed effectively on achieving results and delivering as expected. Provide feedback and coaching if performance falls outside the desired standards

Lead the development and implementation of a local marketing plan – developed in

partnership with the Centre Manager and YMCA Marketing Department. Engage with the local community through outreach initiatives to identify and develop collaborative programs that address community needs.

What experience/skills do you need?

Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) registered to ‘Exercise Consultant Level 2’ or above

A passion and energy to make a difference in the community through health, fitness and sport

A hunger to drive and meet sales and retention targets

Experience in team management, coaching and be a great role model

Budgeting and business planning experience

Good MS Office skills

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Organisational and time management skills

Been in a similar management role before

Passion for, or experience in, HYROX-style functional fitness training would be advantageous but is not essential

What The Y offers:

Free gym membership and discounts on YMCA services e.g., childcare, holiday programs, sports leagues, etc.

Professional development, on the job qualifications, career advancement and safeguarding training

Working in a community-focused environment

About The Y:

As a not-for profit, everything we do each day has a positive impact, and we have fun doing it! We believe in the power of inspired and connected communities, where people feel safe and are motivated to reach their full potential. Our values of Caring, Respect, Honesty and Responsibility are at the core of our culture and the valued connections and friendships you’ll build here are lifelong. The Y employees and careers represent many lifestyles and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, with jobs and hours to suit everyone’s stage of life from 14-70+. Our varied services and activities offer a wide range of career pathways where your development will be supported to help you reach your career goals. Our STAR Awards, Outward Bound scholarship opportunities, and long service recognition reward your contribution. We have benefits to suit your lifestyle, with access to free counselling, free annual flu vaccinations, free gym membership for all employees, and discounts for our services such as early learning centres, before and after school care, camps, swim school and sports leagues.

All applicants must:

Currently hold the right to work in New Zealand and currently be in New Zealand.

* Return a satisfactory Police Vet before commencement of employment.

The Y North is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people in our care, and it is our expectation that all staff will operate in a way that reflects this intent. Staff will be required to attend Safeguarding workshops, trainings and online modules to comply with The Y North Safeguarding Policy.