Club Spirit - Testimonial
Fiona McElroy – Club Manager, Belfast
I have worked for Spirit Health Clubs for nearly six years, and would highly recommend them as a company to work for in the leisure industry.
After I completed my degree I started with the company as a Lifestyle Consultant when they opened a club in Belfast. Through this position I was able to gain qualifications in Gym Instruction, Advanced Gym Instructor, First Aid at Work and Pool Attendant, which all employees must complete. After 18 months in this position I was promoted to Shift Manager, where I supported the Club Manager and Deputy Club Manager with the supervision of staff and the running of the club.
I completed the four-day residential Management Certificate course, which was quite intensive but fun! It was from this position I found I enjoyed the management side of things and was delighted to be promoted to Deputy Club Manager quite quickly. In this role I gained experience in managing a team of eight people and developed more of an in-depth knowledge of health club operations, through completing more specialised Management Diploma modules in health and safety, finance, marketing and general management.
I am now Club Manager where I manage a team of 12 in a club with over 1200 members - and I really enjoy it. The learning still continues even in this role. All in all, with hard work and dedication I have got to where I am today, and still really enjoy my position within the company.
