Required knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership techniques, marketing and coordination of people and resources. Specific knowledge of the Balanced Scorecard is a plus.
  • Knowledge of recruitment processes including job advertisements, interview techniques and skills assessment.
  • Effective cross-cultural communication skills highly regarded.
  • Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Skill in monitoring/assessing the performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
  • Skill in managing one’s own time and the time of others.
  • Skill in the use of standard office equipment and computer applications.
  • Skill in public speaking and delivering presentations to individuals and groups.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, in both oral and written form, including ability to use correct spelling and grammar.
  • Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and building strategic relations with colleagues, co-workers, and clients.
  • Ability to understand and adapt to needs of people based on cultural differences
  • Knowledge of Dubai government policies and process related to labour law highly regarded
  • Knowledge of fitness industry standards and regulations highly regarded.
  • Successful applicants will display high emotional intelligence and demonstrate a strong moral compass.