Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager – Sports, Leisure and Fitness - Luton

Salary £37,332 + excellent benefits

We are looking for an Assistant Manager to support with running several diverse multi-faceted sports, leisure, swimming and fitness facilities in the Luton area.

Our client is an ambitious progressive Leisure Trust who are on a mission to increase the health, well-being and physical activity levels of the communities they serve. They continue to invest in their teams, their existing facilities and services, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop and grow professionally.

Overview of the role

• Lead Poolside operations conducting daily safety compliance checks, monitor water chemical levels and filtration systems, and supervise lifeguard rotations to ensure a safe, hygienic, and highly enjoyable guest experience.

• Lead and manage the operational teams, including recruitment, development, and performance management.

• Take the group lead on either health and safety, Aquatics Programming or Group Exercise Programming depending on your experience and skill set.

• Monitor and improve programmes and services to meet community needs and achieve financial targets and help deliver new projects and events.

• Support with marketing and promoting of the centre’s programmes and activities.

· Work a shift pattern of 8.00 to 16.00 or 12.00-20.00 Monday to Friday and working one in three weekends.

· Support the wider business and act as General Manager in their absence.

The ideal candidate:

• Comprehensive experience in managing multi-faceted venue operations including health and safety. Swimming pool plant operations experience and a NPLQ qualification are vital as you will be required to lead and train a team of emergency responders and lifeguards.
• Fitness, sports or leisure management industry experience possibly as a Centre Manager or Deputy General Manager looking to join and progress with a bigger organisation or an exceptional Operations Manager ready for the next step.
• Experience in leading, coaching, developing, and organising large diverse teams.
• Experience in managing budgets and ordering stock.
• Have your own transport or living in Luton for easy access to the centres on a shift basis.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 3 days after 5-years' service.
• Opportunity to buy extra holiday.
• Contributory pension.
• Year on year basic salary increase.
• Ongoing investment into your professional development with additional qualifications and courses.
• Free swimming and off-peak gym membership.
• Discounted golf, sports hire and food and drink
• Employee assistance programme.
• Working for a supportive, inclusive, fun organisation with a genuine purpose to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities they serve.

For more information, please click apply and we will be in contact with you promptly if you have the right level of experience.