Viva Leisure, parent company to Club Lime and one of Australia's leading health and fitness companies, is looking for an enthusiastic and driven Club Manager to lead our team on a permanent full-time basis at our Darwin City club on Smith Street.
This is your chance to take the reins of a modern, purpose-built club - complete with an extensive cardio floor, a dedicated functional fitness space, and a full group fitness timetable - and shape it into something the Darwin community loves. You'll be based right in the heart of the CBD, footsteps from Smith Street Mall and a short stroll from the Darwin Waterfront precinct, with its Wave Lagoon, harbourside dining and buzzing year-round events calendar - a genuinely great spot to work, and an easy drawcard for members and new team members alike.
As Club Manager, you'll inspire your team, build a strong community, deliver an exceptional member experience, and drive the club's commercial success. From leading and developing your people to growing membership, creating an energetic club culture, and ensuring operational excellence, you'll play a central role in the ongoing success of your club - backed by Viva Leisure's national network, ongoing leadership education, and genuine career progression across our brands.
If you're a passionate leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to take the next step in your fitness industry career, this is your chance to build a rewarding career with one of Australia's leading fitness companies.
We are looking for someone with:
- Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Strong knowledge of and a passion for the Fitness Industry
- Experience in sales and customer service, ideally within the fitness or retail sectors
- Demonstrated people management and team leadership experience
- Proven sales aptitude with a results-driven mindset and ability to meet targets
- Outstanding communication and leadership skills, with a passion for engaging both team members and clients to strengthen the brand. Skilled in supporting diverse tasks and mentoring future leaders to help them achieve peak performance
- Proven ability to drive operational excellence through strong organisational and formal operational skills. Capable of managing multiple priorities effectively, with a proactive mindset, eagerness to learn, and agility in adapting to evolving business needs
- Ability to be a role model and live our Viva values, and behaviours while being passionate about our brands. You will demonstrate professionalism, respect, courtesy and support
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Drive new member sign-ups, manage renewals, and implement strategies to enhance member satisfaction and retention
- Ensure all members and guests receive high-quality service; handle complaints and feedback promptly and professionally
- Maintain high standard of operational procedures. Manage administration, auditing and organisation of the club, ensuring all areas are clean, safe, and fully operational
- Ensure all activities, equipment, and facilities comply with health and safety regulations and industry standards
- Recruit, train, schedule and manage in club staff; ensure high team performance and morale
- Plan and execute local marketing campaigns, community engagement events, and promotions to increase visibility and attract new members
- Oversee the development and scheduling of fitness programs and classes, ensuring they meet member needs and industry trends
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.
