Assistant/ Deputy Manager

Powerleague; Fenny Stratford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts off pitches, courts, &

Stream – pay app access

Online benefits program

Employee Assistance Program

Fun, fast-paced sporting environment

Career development pathways

Community spirit and engagement

Job summary

Powerleague Milton Keynes is seeking an Assistant/Deputy Manager to lead a busy sports venue, drive daily operations, and nurture a high-performing team. The role focuses on guest experience, team development, and delivering on-key targets in a fast-paced environment.

You will contribute to the rollout of new padel initiatives, coach staff, and cultivate community engagement while maintaining exceptional standards across the venue.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a sports, leisure, hospitality or retail setting.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to grow into club leadership roles.
• Experience delivering excellent daily operations in a consumer-facing venue.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Club Manager in delivering excellent daily operations and team performance.
• Help drive sales, events and programs to hit club targets.
• Take the lead on shift management, ensuring a smooth and safe customer experience.
• Train, coach and motivate the team.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness, health & safety and facility management.
• Build local community relationships and promote league growth and repeat business.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Sales

Event coordination

Job description

Assistant/ Deputy Manager at Powerleague Milton Keynes

Salary: up to £30,000 plus bonus potential

Job Type: Full Time any 5 days over 7 includingevenings and weekends| Permanent Contract

Step Into Leadership. Fuel the Game. Be part of the Powerleague Legacy.

Are you a rising star in team leadership with a love for sports, events and customer service? Powerleague is looking for an ambitious Assistant Manager to help drive on our industry- leading venues to new heights, as well as support the development and introduction with our brand new padel courts, due to be in production soon!

This is your chance to be a part of a fast- paced, people- powered environment where your energy and ideas make a real difference.

About Powerleague

Powerleague - the UK’s original and largest provider of small- sided football - is also expanding into the exciting world of padel.Our state-of-the-art pitches, courts and venues are a community hub, a place where people come together to play, connect and grow. With over 40 centres across the UK, we’re on a mission to bring small sided football and padel to everyone and you could be a key player in our journey. You’ll be the heart and soul of your club — leading a talented team, delighting customers, smashing targets, and driving the vibe that makes Powerleague special.

What We Can Offer You?

• A competitive salary with performance- based bonus opportunities
• Staff discounts off pitches, courtsand functions
• Access to Stream – our financial wellbeing app, allowing you early access to your pay when you need it
• Access to our online benefits program with discounts at various locations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work in a fun, fast- paced sporting environment where no two days are the same
• Career development through tailored training and progressions pathways
• Be a part of a team wholive and breathe sport and the community spirit.

What You'll Be Doing as an Assistant Manager:

• Supporting the Club Manager in delivering excellent daily operations and team performance
• Help drive sales, events and programs to hit club targets
• Take the lead on shift management, ensuring a smooth and safe customer experience.
• Train, coach and motivate the team – you’ll be key part of our leadership pipeline.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness, health & safety and facility management.
• Build local community relationships and promote league growth and repeat business.

What You Bring to the Squad:

• Experience in team leadership within a sport, leisure, hospitality or retail environment
• Ability to multi- task in a busy, hands-on environment

  What You Bring to the Squad:

  • Experience in team leadership within a sport, leisure, hospitality or retail environment
  • Ability to multi- task in a busy, hands-on environment
  • You’recustomer-obsessed— you understand thateverytouchpoint matters.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • A positive attitude, solution- focused mindset, and a desire to grow into club leadership
  • And let’s face it — you’ve got apassion for sport, community and energy that’s contagious.