Club Manager - Soul Padel New Opening

Leisure People; Renfrew; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic leisure company is seeking a Club Manager for their new padel club in Renfrew, Scotland. This role includes managing daily operations, leading the team, and building community relationships to foster membership retention. Ideal candidates will have a passion for padel, prior managerial experience in leisure settings, and outstanding people skills. In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include a quarterly performance bonus and ample career development opportunities as the brand expands across the UK.

Benefits

28 days holiday per annum

Quarterly performance bonus

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong passion for padel with an intermediate level of play.
• Previous operational managerial experience in a leisure, retail, or hospitality business.
• Hands-on approach to club management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations ensuring a seamless experience for all.
• Lead and inspire the on-site team, managing schedules and communications.
• Monitor cost control measures and drive efficiency improvements.

Skills

Communication

Team Building

Leadership

Job description

Club Manager - Soul Padel Braehead, Glasgow

£35K basic £43,750 OTE Padel is not just a club; it's a community. As we expand our movement to make padel more accessible, social, and inclusive, we're on the lookout for a Club Manager to launch our new club in Braehead, Glasgow that is due to open at the end of 2025. You'll be part of a fast-growing brand redefining how people connect through sport. With support from an experienced leadership team and a vibrant community of players, this is a chance to help shape the future of padel in the UK from the ground up.

As club manager you will lead with heart, operate with precision, and build a club culture people want to return to again and again. Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee day-to-day operations ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience for all players and visitors.
• Manage rotas, booking systems, court availability, and customer communications.
• Champion our Soul Mates loyalty program and build local relationships that promote retention and referrals.
• Have full commercial accountability for the club's profit and loss performance.
• Monitor and drive cost control measures and efficiency improvements across all club operations.
• Lead and inspire the on-site team of coaches and casual staff ensuring excellent service standards.
• Deliver a diverse programme of social, competitive, corporate, and community-driven sessions and events.
• Collaborate with the central team on brand campaigns, community, and engagement strategies.
• Lead on risk assessments and ensure the club operates in line with all relevant health and safety standards.
• Have the opportunity to join members on court for a game on regular occasions.
• Will work a combination of shifts during the week and 1 in 2 weekends.

We are keen to hear from candidates who:

• Have a strong passion for padel and a deep understanding of how it is played. We are looking for a Playtomic player rating of at least 2.5 (an intermediate level).
• Previous operational managerial experience in a leisure, retail, or hospitality business.
• A natural people-person with strong communication and team-building skills.
• A hands-on approach and willingness to roll up your sleeves when needed.

In addition to a basic salary of 35K dependent on experience, there is an annual performance bonus of up to 25% of the basic that is paid out on a quarterly basis which can take your OTE to £43,750. Holiday entitlement is 28 days holiday per annum. There will be significant opportunities to develop your career as we open new centres throughout the UK.