Duty Manager / Assistant Leisure Centre Manager

AWD online; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Academy Trust is seeking a Leisure Centre Duty Manager in Hedge End. The ideal candidate will have an NPLQ qualification, supervisory experience, and a passion for delivering excellent leisure services. This full-time permanent role offers competitive salary and benefits in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Public sector pension scheme enrollment

Cycle-to-Work scheme

IT leasing scheme

Staff membership rates

Good transport links

Free on-site car park

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the leisure industry required.
• Previous management experience in leisure or supervisory roles essential.
• Strong understanding of leisure supervision practices necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Leisure Centre and Sports Centre operations.
• Ensure high standards of customer service are maintained.
• Oversee staff performance and training.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Fitness Instructor Level 2

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Leisure Management

Tools

Pool Plant Operation

Swim Teaching L1/2

Job description

Leisure Centre Duty Manager with a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ), previous supervisory/management experience, and extensive knowledge of the leisure industry is required for a well-established Academy Trust based in Hedge End, Southampton.

SALARY: £27,821 per annum (£24,405 per annum + 14% Shift Allowance) + Benefits

LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Shift hours are completed over five or six days within a 4-week rota, including evenings and weekends.

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Leisure Centre Duty Manager with a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ), previous supervisory/management experience, and extensive knowledge of the leisure industry.

Reporting to the Leisure Centre Manager, the Leisure Centre Duty Manager will be responsible for the Leisure Centre and separate Sports Centre. The ideal candidate will have a drive for success, a passion for excellent service, and a desire to work in a stimulating organisation.

The Leisure Centre features a recently fully refurbished Fitness Suite supported by a 25m Swimming Pool, Learner Pool, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Multi-Use Hall/Studio, Astro-turf, 3G pitch, Tennis Courts, and Grass Football pitches. These facilities are supported by separate wet and dry side changing areas.

The Sports Centre, located just 2 miles from the Leisure Centre, offers facilities including a full-size FIFA-approved floodlit 3G pitch, three floodlit tennis & netball courts, a four-court sports hall, exercise studio, and grass pitches. This venue attracts local adult and junior clubs, creating a vibrant atmosphere in a beautiful setting.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• NPLQ - National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
• Good understanding of the leisure industry
• Leisure Supervision/Management experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Extensive knowledge of the leisure industry
• Flexibility and commitment

Desirable

• Fitness Instructor Level 2
• Pool Plant Operation
• Swim Teaching L1/2
• A recognised qualification in Leisure Management or NVQ Level 3

BENEFITS

• Enrolment in one of the UK’s largest public sector pension schemes
• A tax-efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice
• A tax-efficient IT Leasing scheme through salary sacrifice
• Friendly and sociable colleagues
• Staff membership rates to the modern on-site Leisure Centre
• Good transport links
• Free on-site car park

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to DBS checks and other employment checks.

We reserve the right to close any vacancies early.

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JOB REF: AWDO-P13597

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