Who We Are 

Founded in London in 2009, Ultimate performance has grown into a global leader in personal training, with 27 world-class private gyms across four continents, from Los Angeles to Sydney. Our purpose is simple yet powerful: unlocking clients’ potential and transforming lives through the world’s most effective Personal Training system. 

What sets us apart is not just passion, but precision. Every programme at UP is data-driven, measurable, and tailored to the individual combining science-backed training, intelligent nutrition, and accountability at every step. No gimmicks. No guesswork. Just proven results that transform not only bodies, but lives. 

Ultimate Performance Dubai Marina is the home of the world’s leading personal trainers in the UAE. Since opening in 2017 in the Media One Tower conveniently located near Al Khail Metro and Marina Towers Tram Station, we have set the standard for exceptional results and personal training excellence across the Middle East. 

The Role 

We’re looking for a dynamic and hands-on Gym Manager to lead our facility and our elite trainers at Ultimate Performance Dubai Marina. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible not only for day-to-day operations but also for driving commercial growth, client success, and business development in the UAE region. 

As Gym Manager, you will take full ownership of the gym’s performance from client results and team development to commercial outcomes and operational excellence. You’ll combine people-first leadership with sharp commercial acumen, ensuring measurable results that reflect UP’s global standards. 

This is more than a management role it’s a leadership position for someone who can inspire belief, elevate standards, and unite a team behind a shared purpose of delivering life-changing results. 

What You’ll Do 

• Manage budgets, cost control, and report performance directly to the Cluster/Regional Manager. 

• Achieve and exceed EBITDA, revenue, and growth targets while leveraging data to drive continuous improvement. 
• Drive B2B partnerships, corporate opportunities, and local business relationships to expand UP’s footprint and client base in the UAE. 

• Conduct monthly development reviews with Personal Trainers, providing coaching and mentoring to build technical expertise and client service excellence. 

• Shape a positive, high-performing culture built on accountability, professional growth, and collaboration. 

• Build strong client relationships and foster a high-retention, community-driven environment. 

• Monitor and improve key KPIs including client satisfaction, retention, and transformation success rates 

• Ensure seamless, high-impact client journeys, from consultation through to transformation, and create a trusted community around service and outcomes. 

• Maintain the highest standards across the gym, from equipment and cleanliness to safety, scheduling, and client care. 

Requirements

What we’re looking for 

• A proven track record with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role within the fitness industry, ideally with experience in the UAE market. 

• Strong team management skills, with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop our trainers to achieve measurable performance outcomes. 

• A deep understanding of training methodologies, client development, and transformation processes, with the ability to uphold UP’s world-class standards. 

• Commercially driven, with experience in budget management, cost control, and performance reporting to deliver EBITDA and growth targets. 

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage both clients and corporate partners. 

• Experience in managing a multi-trainer gym environment and overseeing operational standards 

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Personal Trainer, holding a recognised Personal Training qualification (Level 3 or equivalent), with a proven track record of delivering measurable client results. 

• Advanced fitness qualifications or recognised management/leadership certifications are highly desirable. 

Benefits

What we value 

At UP, we believe in high standards and personal accountability. We look for people who embody our values: 

Results-Driven: You focus on outcomes that genuinely move the needle 

Own It: You take full ownership, wins, failures, & everything in between. 

Passion for Progress: You’re driven by growth, not just the finish line. 

Supportive & Personalised: You adapt your approach because no two people (or challenges) are the same 

Joining UP means stepping into a culture defined by performance, growth, and ownership. We deliver results that matter, measuring progress every step of the way for our clients, our business, and our people. 

What You’ll Get 

Here’s what you can expect when you join the UP team: 

• Performance bonus 

• 22 days holiday, plus bank holidays increasing to 25 with service 

• End of Service Gratuity (EoSG) 

• IREPs, first aid certificate and annual refresher training   

• Health Insurance 

• Personal Training discounts: 50% off our world-class transformation programme (up to 36 sessions a year) for you and a loved one 

• Employee Assistance Programme: free 24/7 mental health, counselling, and financial advice 

If you’re interested in the Gym Manager role, please apply now! 

U.P. does not provide Personal Trainer qualifications and so requires all applicants to have already attained their Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training, or equivalent qualification.

Please note that if your application were to be successful and you aren't currently located in Dubai that any relocation costs are not financially supported by U.P.

Your data will be stored by Ultimate Performance and will be used by our HR and recruitment teams for the purpose of managing your application. You can find out more about how we use your data during our recruitment process here: https://ultimateperformance.com/terms-conditions

* Hours: full-time, including early mornings and late evenings in your first year of service.