Padel Club GM: Launch & Growth Leader

Leisure People; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A new sports club organization is seeking a General Manager for their first dedicated indoor padel club in Northampton. This role involves leading the club from pre-launch through to long-term growth, ensuring exceptional member experiences while achieving commercial success. The ideal candidate will have experience in leisure or sports management, strong people-management skills, and a passion for community engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the club's development and progress with future projects.

Benefits

Career development

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a leisure or sports venue in a leadership role.
• Ability to inspire and develop diverse teams.
• Experience managing budgets and driving revenue growth.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced start-up environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-launch setup and day-to-day operation of the club.
• Recruit, lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.
• Create a welcoming and community-focused environment.
• Oversee operational standards, including health and safety.
• Manage budgets and drive revenue across various streams.
• Promote the sport of padel within the community.

Skills

People management skills

Commercial awareness

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

A new sports club organization is seeking a General Manager for their first dedicated indoor padel club in Northampton. This role involves leading the club from pre-launch through to long-term growth, ensuring exceptional member experiences while achieving commercial success. The ideal candidate will have experience in leisure or sports management, strong people-management skills, and a passion for community engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the club's development and progress with future projects.