Leisure Centre Manager

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development

Leadership training

Prestigious Sandton location

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Leisure Centre Manager to lead operations at their Sandton facility. You will be responsible for the overall management, strategic planning, and financial performance, ensuring a high-quality experience for members and visitors.

The role requires strong leadership, operational expertise, and a passion for promoting health and community engagement. You will oversee all departments, manage staff, develop innovative programs, and drive revenue growth in a competitive

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing leisure facilities, sports centres, or gyms.
• Proven track record in financial management, budgeting, and revenue growth.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in the leisure industry.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic marketing and operational plans for Sandton facility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the leisure centre, staff supervision, and customer service excellence.
• Develop and implement strategic business plans to meet financial and operational targets.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and drive revenue through memberships and programs.
• Lead and develop a high-performing, multi-department team.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Staff development

Customer service

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a seasoned and results-driven Leisure Centre Manager to lead operations at their facility in Sandton . You will be responsible for the overall management, strategic planning, and financial performance of the centre, ensuring a high-quality experience for members and visitors. This role requires strong leadership, operational expertise, and a passion for promoting health, fitness, and community engagement. You will oversee all departments, manage staff, develop innovative programs, and drive revenue growth. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leisure facility management and a commitment to excellence in service delivery within Sandton 's competitive market.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, including facility management, staff supervision, and customer service excellence.
• Develop and implement strategic business plans to achieve financial and operational objectives.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and drive revenue generation through membership sales and program offerings.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team across all centre departments.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in managing leisure facilities, sports centres, or gyms.
• Demonstrated success in financial management, budgeting, and revenue growth.
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations within the leisure industry.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic marketing and operational plans for the Sandton facility.

Benefits

• Attractive annual salary with significant performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership training.
• Manage a premier leisure facility in a prime location.
• Supportive senior management and a dynamic work culture.