Club Manager (Gymnastics)

The England Sport Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports provider in East Molesey is seeking a Club Manager to enhance performance and effectiveness in sports clubs. The role involves coaching gymnastics, managing schedules and staff, and operating holiday camps. Candidates must have a Gymnastics coaching Level 2 qualification and excellent leadership and organisational skills. Join a forward-thinking team committed to coaching children and promoting sports.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Gymnastics coaching Level 2 qualification.
• Experience in coaching and working with children.
• Strong administrative skills to manage documentation.

Responsibilities

• Update our booking system for club courses and camps.
• Schedule coaches and act as first point of contact.
• Monitor performance of clubs and report in meetings.
• Supervise performance and provide training to staff.
• Operate as Camp Director during holiday camps.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Gymnastics coaching Level 2 qualification

Job description

England Sports Group and Tennis England Club, Ember Lane, Molesey, East Molesey, UK

About the Role

The purpose of the Club Managers (CMs) role is to drive increased levels of performance and effectiveness in our sports clubs. This role blends administrative duties with Gymnastics coaching during term time, Saturday mornings, and being a camp director during the school holidays.

Please note, you MUST hold a Gymnastics coaching Level 2 qualification to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Update our booking system (via Pembee), preparing them in advance for upcoming club courses and camps.
• Schedule coaches to appropriate clubs and classes we provide.
• Act as the first point of contact for coaches and ensure that all staff understand their duty of care.
• Liaise with families and clients (schools), handle queries and communicate feedback to coaches.
• Supervise staff performance, providing training and support as needed.
• Monitor the performance of the clubs and classes and report in our meetings.
• Promote clubs and classes to potential clients and encourage continued participation.
• Chase outstanding payments.
• Provide 5–10 hours per week of coaching gymnastics during after/before school clubs (term time) and coach evening and Saturday morning classes.
• Schedule all camps in your area (school holidays only).
• Collaborate with the chairman and operations manager to promote understanding of how each department can support the other.
• Operate as Camp Director at one of our Camp England holiday camps, ensuring the smooth running of the camps (school holidays only).

Requirements

• Be organised with good time management skills.
• Thrive in a leadership position and enjoy working within a team.
• Have the interpersonal skills to work well with students, coaches and school leaders, with the empathy to address parents' concerns.
• Build and maintain relationships with the coaching team and clients to increase loyalty and consistency.
• Have a keen eye for detail.
• Work well under pressure and solve problems calmly and efficiently.
• Administrative skills to manage schedules, reports, and other documentation efficiently.
• Enjoy working with children and know how to manage behaviour.
• Demonstrate accountability and initiative, and strive to be the best version of yourself.

About the Company

Based in East Molesey, England Sports Group is a forward-thinking, independent sports provider founded by ex-professional tennis player, Clinton Lamprecht. The company has been coaching children in sports since 1991. Today, England Sports Group provides coaching for children in clubs, holiday camps, and classes at over 70 venues in Surrey and SW London with sports including gymnastics, tennis, netball, football, rugby, basketball, archery, and dance among others.

We blend sport and mental wellbeing through our Life Skills Through Sport programme and a commitment to raising the status of the sports coaching profession. Our future is exciting, and now is the perfect time to join our professional team.