Leisure Centre Manager Opportunity
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We are seeking a proactive and experienced Leisure Centre Manager to lead a dedicated team and deliver exceptional guest experiences in a vibrant, hospitality-led environment. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your leadership skills, enhance your commercial capabilities, and play a key role in maintaining high operational standards across our leisure facilities.
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Key Responsibilities
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* Lead and motivate the leisure centre team to deliver a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for all guests and members.
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* Monitor service standards and ensure exceptional customer satisfaction.
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* Drive membership and revenue growth through active sales strategies and local engagement.
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* Maintain all health & safety, hygiene, and operational standards in line with legal and internal compliance.
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* Oversee the maintenance and presentation of leisure facilities, including pool, gym, and public areas.
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* Liaise with other departments including Maintenance and Housekeeping to ensure consistent facility standards.
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* Develop and train team members, supporting progression and a positive working culture.
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Required Experience and Skills
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Minimum 2-3 years of management experience within a fitness or leisure centre environment. Strong ability to lead a team and deliver results in a customer-focused setting. Proven experience in achieving commercial targets and driving sales. Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. A strong understanding of Health & Safety regulations and best practices.
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Essential Qualifications
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A nationally recognised Fitness Instructor qualification (e.g. NCEF, ITEC, NCEHS). In-date Occupational First Aid qualification including AED certification. In-date Lifeguard qualification (fully certified).
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Benefits
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* Free meals while on duty.
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* Generous staff discounts across food & beverage and room rates.
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* Additional annual leave for each year of service (up to 5 days).
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* Access to Employee Assistance Programme.
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* Participation in Transport and Cycle to Work schemes.
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* Company savings and pension schemes.
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* Career development support through structured training and learning programmes.
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* Regular team-building events, staff appreciation initiatives, and community charity involvement.
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Leadership, Budgeting, Health & Safety, Team Management, Customer Service, Facility Operations, Event Planning.