Leisure Centre Manager - Aylesham Welfare Leisure Centre, Kent

Kent
£22,362 - £25,870 per annum
29 Apr 2016
15 May 2016
Full Time

Leisure Centre Manager, Aylesham Welfare Leisure Centre, Kent, salary £22,362 - £25,870 per annum.

Freedom Leisure is the largest provider of community leisure in the South East and has an exciting new job opportunity for a Centre Manager in Canterbury. 

Your responsibilities will be varied and include:

Business & Sales Management to ensure that budgets are met and sales are driven forward, developing the business plan and leading a staff team to achieve key performance targets.

Operational Management to take responsibilities for the day to day management of the centre, ensuring all business areas are operating to the highest and most effective standards.

Staff Management to ensure that work standards and performance are at the highest level through the effective recruitment, day to day supervision and development of a staff team. 

You may already be a Sports Club or Centre Manager or you may be an experienced Operations Manager looking for the next step.  The person we are looking for will have the ability to manage a number of priorities at the same time; will be able to lead and motivate staff and have a passion for the leisure industry.  In addition to this you will demonstrate the following in your application:

  • Previous experience in an Operations Management role in the Leisure/Fitness Industry (ideally 3 years or more)
  • Fitness qualification at level 2 or above
  • Commercial awareness with experience of managing and delivering sales targets
  • Excellent IT skills to be able to produce and interpret reports and data
  • Awareness of industry developments and trends
  • Problem solving, customer service and staff management experience

You will ideally be degree educated or have a higher level qualification in Leisure or Business. 

A full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification is available on our website freedom.leisure.co.uk

Aylesham Welfare Leisure Centre, is a key community facility including a gym and exercise studio along with outdoor sports pitches and tennis/netball courts.  Aylesham also features a busy public bar/cafe area and conference rooms available for private bookings. 

In addition to excellent career opportunities within one of the largest leisure companies in the South East you will also benefit from a generous pension package, staff membership and an incremental annual leave entitlement. 

Please apply online with a CV and Covering letter, or download an application form from our website, ensuring your application clearly demonstrates the skills and experiences required.

Closing date: Sunday 15th May 2016