General Manager - 4Leisure Recruitment : Job Details

General ManagerLeading Children’s Movement & Development GymShepherd’s Bush, London£35-40k basic salary with attractive bonus & incentive scheme  An exciting opportunity to join one of the world's leading brands in the child development sector at their location within the Westfield Shopping Centre in Shepherd's Bush, where you will work directly alongside the franchise owner to oversee the day-to-day running of the business.  The site offers daily/weekly classes, camps and parties/events. My client is looking for someone who has experience in a similar leadership role overseeing the end-to-end operations of a premium gymnastics/activity venue and who has ambitions to develop their own career and have a significant impact on the business.  The main responsibilities of the General Manager are:

• To work closely with the company owner and leadership team to support the overall running of the venue.
• A specific focus on growth and retention of customers.
• To manage and motivate the onsite team, manage the operations, drive the sales, deliver first class customer experience and oversee the marketing/social media.
• You will also work with central and external stakeholder departments and organisations, including the company’s UK and Europe Head Office team.
• To deliver 8-10 hours of various classes per week (children 10months to 12 years old).

The candidate:

• Have experience managing the operations of a single-venue site.
• Ideally have experience in gymnastics, or a similar sport such as dance, acrobatics or parkour, and have proven experience in a management role.
• Share a passion for supporting both children and staff and their development.
• Bring a can-do attitude to everything you do.
• Have strong communication skills with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Be available to work Monday to Friday with occasional support for weekend operations as required.

  This is a fantastic job in fitness and childcare industry which requires the successful individual to take ownership of the centre as if it was their own business.  This role can be available for an immediate start for the right candidate! Please contact Matt at 4Lesiure Recruitment to apply.