fun, fitness, fast - the most exciting fitness experience in the UK.					About SLM Leisure SLM is a passionate leisure management company which specialises in the development and management of local authority leisure facilities. The company was founded in 1987 and is the longest established management contractor in it's sector. Our Vision "To promote and enhance the health and well-being of communities through exercise, fitness and sport" Our People We are as passionate about our people as we are about our Vision. We believe our employees are our greatest asset, we refer to them as 'Colleagues' and our aim is to develop them in such a way that enables them to 'realise their potential'. Leadership The company has assembled a team of highly skilled and energetic managers who adopt a leadership driven management style where the development and empowerment of individuals is at the core of our philosophy. Don't Just Take Our Word For it! A commitment to both service quality and people development is signified by the company's achievements in the independent assessments of 'Quest', 'Investors In People' and 'BSEN ISO 9002'. What we look for Quite simply we like to employ people who are as passionate about our vision as we are and share our values. If you like people and can work to create the best possible leisure experience for all our customers, then we'll do the rest. Training and Development The training and development of our people is one of the principle reasons we are successful. Our 'Virtual University' provides a series of mandatory and optional training and development activities that is designed to enable every colleague to both succeed and fulfil their potential. Incidentally, one of our values is to 'celebrate our successes'; we think our colleagues should enjoy the time they are at work. Career Opportunities There are many opportunities to develop a career within SLM. Of course, whilst we can do many things as an employer, we believe that you 'choose your attitude' and so your development will be as much down to you as it will be to us. There are many facets to our business and you may wish to specialise in one of the following areas:- Lifeguard Sports Coach Health & Fitness Reception Sales Marketing Food & Beverage Finance & Administration Technical General Management Benefits Competitive Salary and Annual Review Bonus or Commission Schemes Up to 25 Days annual paid holiday Personal Development Plan Unlimited free use of sports and leisure facilities 40% discount on food and beverages 25% discount on retail goods Friendly and Fun working environment Trust, Honesty and Openness Positive policy of promotion within the group Commitment to training and development Career Opportunities countrywide