Job opportunity: Manager, Sligo Racquet Club/Sligo Tennis Club
Type: Permanent Fixed (35 hours)
Salary: €35,000
Location: Old Bundoran Road, (on-site)
Sligo Racquet Club is a multi sport facility on the outskirts of Sligo town, where tennis (6 courts), badminton & pickleball (5 courts in shared hall), squash (4 courts) and cricket (indoor hall) are played and boasts a large function room (unlicensed).
Reporting to the club president and management committee officers, the manager will have responsibility for:
Office & Staff management
Membership renewals and growth
Responding to Member queries
Setting up events/coaching on our club app throughout the year for each sport's captains
Preparing monthly accounts information for the club treasurer to review
Facilities maintenance & upgrades supervision
Developing fundraising initiatives to future proof the facility, including grant applications
Marketing the club and any coaching programs through the website & social media platforms, in particular navigating our upcoming rebranding
Ensuring all coach safeguarding and vetting information is up to date
Managing affiliations with the relevant sports bodies
Assisting the club captains in running their individual tournaments throughout the year
Managing function room bookings and club calendar
Any other tasks that might be required to facilitate the smooth running of the club
The desired candidate will have:
Proven experience in Managing a Sports Facility
Experience in a Sports Software Package (we use Smart Club) & MS Office suite
Social Media and Marketing Skills
Keen attention to detail
Ideas on how to grow and develop all the sports offered at Sligo Racquet Club
As this is a club where members play evenings and weekends, there will be some evening/weekend work applicable for the successful candidate.
Applications to be emailed to:
Closing date for applications: 24 October 2025
Interviews will be held outside of business hours
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From €35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person