Sports Centre Manager

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Copleston High School is seeking a passionate Sports Centre Manager to enhance their leisure facilities. This full-time position involves overseeing all operational aspects of the sports centre, from staff supervision to budget management, in a supportive educational environment. The role calls for innovation in redefining the leisure offering while ensuring high standards are met, benefiting both the school and the local community.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Passionate and motivated individual with enthusiasm for sports and fitness.
• Experience in leisure centre management or similar roles.
• Ability to lead a team and maintain high operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational management of the Copleston Sports Centre.
• Supervise staff, manage budgets, and develop customer relations.
• Drive marketing strategies to enhance service offerings.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Development

Budget Management

Marketing

Job description

Job Description

• Copleston High School
• Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 5HD
• Salary: £36,124 - £39,513 per annum
• Hours: Full Time, includes evenings and weekends
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 7589
  
  
  

Copleston High School is a popular 11-18 mixed comprehensive noted for its caring and disciplined atmosphere.

It was judged as a ‘good school ‘by Ofsted in December 2023. As a school we are committed to raising standards of learning and teaching within all subject areas. Applicants will be impressed by the behaviour, ethos and outcomes of students across the school, along with the outstanding sports facilities available to staff, students and the wider community.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sports Centre Manager to shape and develop our Copleston Sports Centre. We are looking to redefine our offering of leisure facilities and centre management and need a passionate, motivated and innovative person to lead this review and deliver the outcomes.

You will be responsible for the operational management of the centre, which will include staff supervision, budget management, customer development, pro-active marketing and overseeing the bookings. This would be an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic people manager, with a passion for sports and fitness, looking for a new challenge in the leisure industry.

You will have high standards and be committed to meeting the needs of the school and the wider community whilst maintaining a sense of humour. The school has a strongly supportive ethos and is deeply committed to the professional development of staff. We offer an excellent induction programme to all colleagues who join us.

For more information

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For an informal discussion about the post, please contact David Leach by emailing [e-mail] .

To find out more about us, please visit our website .

How To Apply

Please download an application form from the Oxlip Trust website , alternatively you can contact the HR team by emailing [e-mail] to request an application pack.

Applications should be returned by email to [e-mail] .

Please note that CVs are not accepted.

Closing Date: 10am, 7 July 2025.

The Oxlip Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. Child protection training will also need to be undertaken.

Oxlip Learning Partnership promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce and encourages applications from all sections of society. We are always keen to hear from talented professionals, at all stages of their career, who believe they can support us in achieving our vision.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment’

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