Club General Manager

Do the best work of your life by enabling experiences that help people live an active life. This role is responsible for all aspects of the operational and financial performance of the club, including income statements, sales retention, brand standards and people management.

Financial Management

• Ensuring that the club operates as a profitable business, ensuring Revenue and EBITDA growth for the club.
• Manage club operating expenses through P&L management.
• Manage according to company standards to reduce risk (salary requirements, Audit reports, etc.)

Facility Management

• Manage Operations and Health & Safety and ensure procedures are followed according to the standards set by the business.
• Manage and oversee maintenance and utilities effectiveness and costs.
• Ensure that the facility provides a holistic wellness experience, through ensuring effective maintenance of the club.

People Management

• Responsible for the recruitment, development, and training of staff.
• Ensure all information is communicated effectively to all club staff.
• Implement and ensure the adherence to required policies, procedures, and systems.
• Implement and ensure effective management of performance across departments.
• Implement and ensure the adherence to required IR policies and procedures.

Service Experience

• Ensure our members experience exceptional service within our facility.
• Implement and sustain a strong member focus.
• Provide solutions to members on queries and complaints in line with the company policy.
• Ensure excellent customer service according to the brand standards.

Competitor Analysis

• Understand how to mitigate competitor risk.
• Conduct regular analysis of the competitor landscape.
• Notify senior management of potential risk.

We can't live without...

• Matric or equivalent NQF level 4 is essential.
• Previous managerial experience at Club General Manager level with a successful track record coupled with strong leadership skills; or must have been the 2IC to a Club General Manager.
• Must have successfully completed the internal Learn to Fly programme.
• Must be financially proficient and have a good financial acumen.
• Must have a business owner approach.
• Must have a solid understanding of the market, with good insight into the competition.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities.
• Good customer relations and interpersonal skills.
• A solid understanding of People/HR procedures which includes recruitment, people development, people relations, performance management and coaching skills.
• Proven track record working within an ever-changing and pressurized environment.

We’d like you to have...

• Adaptability (must be able to adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment)
• Be curious (must be willing to succeed, seek opportunities to learn and grow)
• Have a winning mentality (must be willing to go over and above to achieve success)
• Must be motivated to achieve success.
• A commitment to making a difference in people’s lives.
• A Growth mindset
• The ability to work independently.
• Trustworthiness (must always act in doing the right thing)
• A drive to create moments of magic for our members.
• The ability to make decisions and take ownership and responsibility for the decision.
• Action orientation

We’d love you to have...

• Wellness knowledge, beyond the health club
• The ability to make quick and bold decisions.
• The ability to be agile.
• The ability to be collaborative.
• High Interpersonal skills (EQ)