Fitness Centre Manager
(Sports Facilities Manager)
Job Description
A fitness centre manager (a specialisation of Sports Administrator) manages a fitness centre such as a gym or other multi-activity fitness centre.
Sports administrators manage sports clubs or associations, undertaking activities such as promoting their sport, obtaining corporate sponsorship and refining the rules and structure of their sport. Sports administrators usually work with a voluntary board or committee to develop strategies and programs to achieve the aims and policies of the club or association.
Duties and Tasks
Sports administrators may perform the following tasks:
- talk to clients and conduct research to determine their needs
- develop programs and services that meet client needs
- consult widely to develop short- and long-term business plans for their sport
- supervise the design, planning and maintenance of sport and recreation facilities
- make sure facilities conform to fire and other safety standards
- plan and organise sporting events
- supervise office, facility and/or program staff
- identify staff training needs
- coordinate the business activities of a sport, or of a club
- report to various committees and/or government agencies
- prepare, implement and monitor budgets
Personal Requirements
- a strong interest in sport and recreation
- good communication and interpersonal skills
- sound business ability
- must be prepared to travel and work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends