Viva Leisure, parent company to Zoo Fit and one of Australia's leading health and fitness companies, is looking for two enthusiastic and driven leaders to build our brand-new team on a full-time basis in Albany - a Club Manager and an Assistant Club Manager.
Zoo Fit is a new breed of gym - high-value, low-price, and built for the way people actually train. With 24/7 access, premium equipment, expansive functional training zones, wellness and recovery spaces, and a "however you flex, you fit" attitude, Zoo Fit is redefining what members expect from their local gym without the overcomplicated extras.
This is a rare opportunity to be part of the founding leadership team at Zoo Fit Albany, opening its doors this November. You'll be there from the very beginning — setting up the club, building your team from the ground up, and creating the energy and culture that will define the Zoo Fit experience in Albany for years to come. As the face of a brand-new club in a brand-new market, you'll have the chance to build genuine community buzz, turn curious locals into loyal members, and shape a launch that Albany will remember.
As Club Manager, you'll take full ownership of the club's success - from recruiting and developing your team to driving pre-sale momentum, delivering an outstanding member experience, and hitting the ground running on day one. You'll play a key role in bringing Zoo Fit to life in Albany, leading the club's commercial and cultural direction from the ground up.
As Assistant Club Manager, you'll work hand-in-hand with the Club Manager to bring the vision to life on the ground - supporting the team, driving membership growth and retail performance, maintaining a first-class member experience, and stepping up to lead the club when the Club Manager isn't present. It's a hands-on role for someone who thrives on variety, loves being part of the action, and wants to grow their leadership career alongside a brand-new club.
Together, you'll form the leadership team that opens the doors, builds the culture, and sets the standard for what Zoo Fit Albany becomes. This is more than a job - it's the chance to build something from scratch and make it your own.
If you're a passionate leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and wants a launch opportunity that will define the next chapter of your fitness industry career, this is your moment. Join us and help write the first chapter of the Zoo Fit Albany story.
Zoo Fit Albany is estimated to open its doors in November 2026. To allow time for pre-sales, hiring and building your team, and getting the club launch-ready, we're ideally looking for both roles to start in September 2026.
We are looking for someone with:
Club Manager
- Strong knowledge of, and passion for, the fitness industry
- Experience in sales and customer service, ideally within fitness or retail
- Proven people management and team leadership experience
- A results-driven mindset with a track record of hitting sales targets
- Outstanding communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and develop future leaders
- Strong organisational skills and a proven ability to drive operational excellence
- Ability to manage competing priorities with a proactive, agile approach to change
- A genuine role model for Viva Leisure's values and culture
- Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
Assistant Club Manager
- Strong knowledge of, and passion for, the fitness industry
- Experience in sales and customer service, ideally within fitness or retail
- Demonstrated people management and team leadership experience
- A results-driven mindset with a track record of hitting sales targets
- Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
Club Manager
- Lead the launch and day-to-day running of a brand-new Zoo Fit club
- Drive membership growth, retail sales, and PT and Group Fitness performance
- Recruit, train, and lead a high-performing team, and manage rosters and payroll
- Deliver an outstanding member experience and resolve enquiries and complaints
- Maintain a clean, safe, and well-presented club in line with operational standards
- Build local partnerships and drive community engagement to raise the club's profile
- Oversee inventory, maintenance, and day-to-day administration
- Champion Viva Leisure's culture, values, and safety standards as the face of the club
Assistant Club Manager
- Support the Club Manager in leading the team and running daily club operations
- Help drive membership growth, retail sales, and PT and Group Fitness engagement
- Coach and support staff in delivering great service and sales conversations
- Deliver a warm, welcoming experience for members, prospects, and visitors
- Help maintain club presentation, safety, and equipment standards
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team membersStep up to lead the club and team when the Club Manager isn't on-site
- Get involved in local marketing initiatives to build community connection
As an employer of choice, Viva prides itself on supporting you in the best way possible by providing a range of incentives that meet the everyday needs of our people. We offer a range of benefits to our employees such as Flexible Work Arrangements and great work-life balance for personal rejuvenation and well-being, Paid Parental Leave, Free fitness membership, and Viva +1 - the chance to gift a free membership to a partner, family member or friend. Permanent employees also get access to CU Health, our virtual health and wellbeing practice connecting you with GPs, Psychologists, Dietitians and Health Coaches anytime, anywhere. Add in central locations with brand new facilities and ongoing learning and development opportunities, and it's easy to see why the possibilities at Viva are endless.
Above all, Viva is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where every background, perspective, gender, and identity is celebrated. We believe in empowering everyone to be themselves, knowing that it's when we embrace our differences that we perform at our best.
We make every opportunity last at Viva and are looking to find members of the team to upskill and develop, all with the aim to make Viva the best place to work.
At Viva Leisure, our mission is simple: to connect health and wellness to as many people as possible through our awesome, affordable, and accessible facilities. Our vision is to be the number one in the industry - benefitting our members, shareholders, franchisees, communities, and employees alike.
Established in 2004, Viva Leisure is an Australian-owned, ASX-listed company offering a diverse range of health and fitness solutions, including big-box health clubs, express gyms, high-intensity group training, Pilates, yoga, aquatics, women’s-only facilities, personal training, wellness, and sports nutrition. Our portfolio includes Club Lime, hiit republic, Plus Fitness, GROUNDUP, Zoo Fit, and Supp Society, with more than 300 corporate-owned and franchised locations across Australia and internationally.
In 2020, Viva Leisure acquired Chain Collective Group, which now operates as the franchising arm of the business, with Plus Fitness as its flagship brand.
In 2024, Viva Leisure acquired a 34% equity stake in Boutique Fitness Studios (BFS), the master franchisee for Club Pilates, Rumble Boxing, StretchLab, and CycleBar. As part of this partnership, Viva's Rebalance studios successfully transitioned to Club Pilates. Viva also acquired a 25% equity stake in World Gym Australia, together with three corporate-owned World Gym clubs in Queensland - Stafford, Coomera and Underwood. In 2026, Viva expanded its corporate World Gym portfolio with the upcoming opening of its flagship Canberra location and launched its newest fitness brand, Zoo Fit.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Viva Leisure acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia. We are grateful for the opportunity to operate facilities on these lands and to contribute to the health and well-being of all communities we form part of.
As a company dedicated to promoting health and wellness, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment within our facilities and workplaces that welcomes, respects and celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples.
Viva Leisure reserves the right to close this advertisement prior to the stated closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.
