Centre Manager

Keys Childcare; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Centre Manager to lead the Trafford Water Sports Centre. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee a variety of outdoor activities, ensuring high-quality sessions and managing a dedicated team. With access to extensive training and career development pathways, this position is not just a job but a rewarding career. The centre, located in a prime area with excellent transport links, provides a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to outdoor education and make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Progressive pay scale

Employee Assistance Scheme

33 days of holiday annually

Social events

Access to equipment

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in outdoor centres at a senior level.
• Proven management experience in outdoor education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality outdoor adventure sessions consistently.
• Manage the onsite team and develop safety documentation.

Skills

Outdoor Education

Management

Outdoor Adventure Sports

First Aid

Education

Outdoor First Aid Qualification

Job description

Centre Manager - Manchester

Peak Activity Services

Contract type: Full time / Permanent

Closing date: 15 Mar 2025 02:00 PM

Salary: £32,000 Per annum

Location: Trafford Water Sports Centre, Sale, Manchester

Peak Activities (Part of the Keys Group) offers a wide range of outdoor activities and educational experiences to individuals, families, and schools across our 5 Activity centres.

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, and driven Centre Manager to lead Trafford Water Sports Centre in the next stage of its development. The centre is located at Sale Water Park, Greater Manchester, with great transport links and ideally located in the North West between the Peak District, North Wales, and the Lakes.

Trafford Water Sports Centre is AALA licensed, RYA approved, & a Paddle UK delivery partner. As well as our day-to-day activities of sailing, kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddle boarding, we also offer climbing, mountain biking, & other land-based activities such as bushcraft. The majority of our work is with long-term groups, meaning that your sessions will have variety and development; we are not a centre that delivers the same sessions week in week out!

As Peak is part of the wider Keys Group, it is unlike many outdoor centres in that we have access to a huge array of additional training, support teams, and career development pathways. This is not just a job, but a rewarding and exciting career with many possibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that the centre is consistently delivering high-quality outdoor adventure sessions.
• Line management of the onsite team.
• Contribution to the overall running and development of Peak as a company, including new developments and new centres.
• Contributing to the delivery of staff training and in-house activity sign-off.
• Collaborate with Operations Manager and Onboarding to recruit staff as the need arises.
• Support the development of activity safety documentation and processes.
• Management of site-specific safety documentation and processes.
• Management and development of physical resources (buildings, land, and equipment as appropriate).

What we are looking for:

• Experience in outdoor centres, or the delivery of Outdoor Education, at a senior level (e.g., Senior Instructor, Deputy Manager/Manager).
• Qualifications and experience in a range of outdoor adventure sports.
• Outdoor First Aid Qualification (minimum 16 hours).
• Full UK driving license.
• Proven management experience.

Benefits with this role:

• Progressive pay scale.
• HAPI App - access your employee discounts and rewards.
• Employee Assistance Scheme.
• 33 days of holiday annually, social events, and access to equipment.
• Refer a Friend scheme - recommend a friend to come and work with Keys and you'll earn a £500 bonus. T&Cs apply.

Safeguarding Commitment: Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities: Keys Group is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community.