Leisure Club Manager

Kew Green Hotels; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly expanding global hotel company is seeking a Leisure Club Manager to oversee club operations, engage teams, and ensure a positive work culture. The ideal candidate should have supervisory experience within the leisure or fitness industry and relevant qualifications in health and safety. Responsibilities include managing fitness programs, reviewing financial performance, and driving new member sales. This role offers professional growth opportunities along with various employee benefits including discounts across the hotel portfolio.

Benefits

Annual Conference Event and Awards

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts in hotels

50% off food and beverage

Free access to Leisure Clubs

24/7 Employee Assistance Line

Qualifications

• Ideally have supervisory or managerial experience in the leisure/fitness/spa wellness industry.
• Must hold relevant fitness and safety qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage operations of the leisure club.
• Ensure all health and safety requirements are met.
• Deliver and manage company-approved fitness programmes.
• Review financial performance regularly.
• Drive new member sales and manage membership headcount.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Managerial experience in leisure/fitness/spa

Education

Pool Water Safety Qualification of Pool Responder

First Aid at Work Qualification

CIMSPA fitness professional qualification of Level 2 or above

Pool Plant Operators Qualification at Level 3

Health & Fitness / Leisure Industry Qualification of Level 3 or above

Job description

The role

Our Leisure Club Managers oversee and manage operations of the club whilst coach, support and engage the team and support the creation of a positive work culture that is focused on excellence. The role reports directly to the Hotel Manager and is part of a team based from our attractive hotel in You Fit Holiday Inn Leeds Garforth, LS25 1LH.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all Health and Safety requirements are being met
• Deliver & manage the company approved fitness programmes with a view of promoting member behaviour change and maximising Personal Training.
• Review financial performance on a daily, weekly, monthly basis and take necessary action as required.
• Finding innovative ways to drive New Member Sales and Membership Headcount.
• Pro‑active approach to pool plant maintenance and operational best practice to maximise hygiene in both pool and spas in accordance with company SOPs.

Other businesses may call this role Leisure Centre Manager, Sports Centre Manager, Leisure Club Operations Manager, General Manager (Leisure Operations).

Full details of the role will be discussed with the shortlisted candidates. If you’d like to find out more about the role before applying, why not reach out to our resourcing team at [e-mail].

Benefits

• Annual Conference Event and Awards
• Robust career development opportunities and support for personal growth
• Attractive discounts across many major retailers, restaurants, and events
• Complementary Employee, Family and Friends discounts in hotels across the Kew Green Hotels portfolio and at partner hotels worldwide!
• 50% off food and beverage while you stay in our hotels
• 24/7, 365 days Employee Assistance Line for mental health and wellbeing support, financial and legal advice
• FREE and UNLIMITED access to our Leisure Clubs (gym, pool, steam rooms)

What you’ll bring to the team

This role is perfect for someone who is looking to demonstrate their skills and develop their career - ideally someone who already has supervisory or managerial experience in the leisure/fitness/spa wellness industry.

The ideal candidate would have one or more of the following qualifications:

• Pool Water Safety Qualification of Pool Responder
• First Aid at Work Qualification
• CIMSPA fitness professional qualification of Level 2 or above
• Pool Plant Operators Qualification at Level 3
• Health & Fitness / Leisure Industry Qualification of Level 3 or above

At Kew Green Hotels, we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We aim to create an inclusive workplace for everyone. Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please make sure to complete the relevant application questions, or contact [e-mail] if you have any questions. We are committed to supporting any adjustments you may need.

Next steps

A member of the hotel team will be in touch to book a 15‑minute chat so we can get to know you better. We will explain the role in detail, and you can highlight your skills to us. If successful at this stage, you will meet Business Excellence Manager.

Who are Kew Green Hotels?

Kew Green Hotels is a rapidly expanding global company, with a diverse portfolio across leading hotel chains, including IHG Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Hilton, what unites us all is our values. Please view our website for more details.

Join our Kew-Team today!