Deputy Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant leisure club in Manchester is seeking a high-energy Deputy Manager to foster community engagement through sports activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a people-first approach, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, planning events, and creating engaging programs for members. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £35,000 with a generous bonus while you help cultivate a thriving leisure environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills in a leisure or sports environment.
• A strong commercial and operational mindset for effective management.
• Energy and drive to promote community activities and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow a thriving local padel and leisure community.
• Create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages participation.
• Plan and deliver events and padel sessions.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring high standards.
• Lead social media activity for member engagement.

Skills

Leadership skills

Community engagement

Operational mindset

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Deputy Manager | Manchester | Padel & Leisure Club

Salary up to £35,000 + generous bonus.

This is a high-energy Deputy Manager role at the heart of a growing padel‑led leisure club, focused on bringing communities together, getting people active, and delivering memorable sessions and events that help the club thrive.

What We're Looking For in Our Deputy Manager

• Proven leadership skills with a strong commercial and operational mindset.
• Energy, drive, and a genuine passion for community‑based leisure and sports such as football, padel, and tennis.
• Confidence to be hands‑on, supporting padel sessions and club activities when needed.
• A people‑first approach, with the ability to create a welcoming, inclusive, and social club environment.

What You'll Do as Our New Deputy Manager

• Build and grow a thriving local padel and leisure community through engaging activities and well‑planned programmes.
• Create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages participation, repeat visits, and strong member relationships.
• Plan and deliver events, padel sessions, and social activities that bring people together.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations, ensuring high standards are maintained across the venue at all times.
• Lead social media activity to keep members informed, engaged, and active.

Our Growth Plan

We already operate across multiple locations and have ambitious plans to continue growing year on year. Our focus is on building vibrant, community‑led clubs that encourage people of all ages and abilities to get active, connect, and enjoy sport together. The role of Deputy Manager is varied and rewarding - you'll help drive all aspects of the club while also getting on court and playing padel with colleagues and customers.

Join Us

Be part of one of the world's fastest‑growing communities. If you have the passion, leadership, and people skills to run a club that's about more than just sport, we'd love to meet you.