Fitness Centre Manager
A Fitness Centre Manager oversees gym or fitness facility operations including membership management, personal training services, group fitness programs, and facility maintenance across Australia's growing health and fitness industry.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Moderate and growing demand driven by wellness industry growth.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- ROLRegional Occupation List
Occupations eligible for regional visas such as Subclass 491 and 494.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Manage fitness centre operations, staff, and member services
- Develop and oversee fitness programs and class timetables
- Manage membership sales, retention, and CRM systems
- Ensure WHS compliance and equipment maintenance
Skills required
- Fitness industry management and program delivery
- Membership sales and retention strategies
- Staff leadership and fitness team management
- WHS compliance and first aid protocols
Typical qualifications pathway
Certificate IV in Fitness or a degree in sports management is typical; fitness instructor certification is an advantage. VETASSESS assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on the ROL only, eligible for subclass 491. Fitness centres in regional areas may provide sponsorship opportunities For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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