Leisure and sport Work, Jobs in Ashbourne, Dby (with Salaries)

Head of Operations
Kidsgrove Sports Centre —Stoke-on-Trent
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Sick pay
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17h
Recreational Assistant
Edu-Lettings UK Ltd —Stoke-on-Trent
- Up to £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- In-person
- School
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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12d
Family Advisor - North Locality
Cheshire East Council —Congleton
- £25,583 - £25,989 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Town Ranger
Cheshire East Council —Macclesfield
- £26,403 - £28,142 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
6d
Leisure Operations Assistant
Swim Sports Company Ltd —Stoke-on-Trent
- From £8 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with children
- Communication skills
- School
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Warehouse Operative
GXO Logistics —Stafford
- £26,812.50 a year
- Overtime
- Warehouse experience
- Employee discount
Conference and Events Supervisor
Hilton —Burton-On-Trent
- £13.93 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Annual leave
6h
Duty Manager
measham Leisure Centre —Measham
- £13 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- Customer service
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
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Front of House Team Member
Roxy Leisure —Nottingham
- £10.85 - £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Bar
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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14d
General Operatives / Groundworks Team (2-Man Gangs)
MAC Groundwork Contractors Ltd —Stafford
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Supervising experience
- Travel
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13d
Chargehand Gardener
Derby City Council —Derby
- £27,540 - £27,694 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Inventory Analyst and Planning Coordinator
Inspired Gaming Group —Ashby-De-La-Zouch
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Warehouse experience
- Annual leave
13d
Contract Supervisor - Nottingham
Glendale Countryside Ltd —Nottingham
- £14.37 an hour
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
Night Manager
Hilton —Burton-On-Trent
- Full-time
- English
- Hotel
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Annual leave
Residential Youth Support Worker - Holly House
Shaw Trust —Chesterfield
- £32,404.04 - £33,435.04 a year
- Weekend availability
- Paid training
- Annual leave
General Manager
Swim Sports Company Ltd —Mansfield
- £32,000 - £38,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Sales
- Customer service
- Business development
- Employee discount
Quick apply
SEND Tribunal and Relationships Manager
Cheshire East Council —Macclesfield
- £54,994 - £62,777 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Flexitime
4d
Civil Enforcement Officer
Cheshire East Council —Macclesfield
- £28,598 - £31,022 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Plant Operator - Excavator Operator
MAC Groundwork Contractors Ltd —Stafford
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Driving
- Travel
Quick apply
13d
Grounds Maintenance Operative - Nottingham
Glendale Countryside Ltd —Nottingham
- £13.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Employee discount

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Head of Operations

Kidsgrove Sports Centre -
Stoke-on-Trent

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Job details

Full-time
£30,000 - £35,000 a year
17 hours ago

Benefits

On-site gym
Company pension
Sick pay
On-site parking
Free fitness classes

Qualifications

Safeguarding Certification
Management
Customer service
Microsoft Office
Organisational skills
Business
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Head of Operations

Kidsgrove Sports Centre CIO

Responsible to: General Manager

Purpose of the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to become the operational lead at one of Staffordshire's busiest community leisure centres.

Working closely with the General Manager, the Operations Manager will oversee the day-to-day operation of the centre, ensuring exceptional customer service, outstanding health and safety standards, strong financial performance and an engaged, motivated workforce.

As the General Manager's deputy, you will provide leadership to the Duty Management team and operational staff, embedding a culture of accountability, professionalism and continuous improvement.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll be just as comfortable supporting staff poolside or resolving operational challenges as you are analysing performance, developing people and improving systems.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

Lead the day-to-day operation of the sports centre.
Deputise for the General Manager when required.
Manage Duty Managers and operational staff.
Ensure the centre operates safely, efficiently and commercially.
Drive consistently high operational standards across all departments.
Monitor daily performance and resolve operational issues.
Support the delivery of business objectives and centre growth.

Leadership & People Management

Lead, motivate and inspire the operational team.
Directly manage the Duty Managers.
Conduct one-to-one meetings, probation reviews and appraisals.
Coach and develop future leaders.
Manage performance positively and fairly.
Assist with recruitment, induction and training.
Promote a positive, supportive workplace culture.

Health & Safety

Ensure full compliance with all Health & Safety legislation.
Maintain NOPs, EAPs and risk assessments.
Lead accident and incident investigations.
Ensure statutory compliance across the centre.
Oversee pool safety, water quality and operational procedures.
Act as senior incident manager when required.

Customer Experience

Champion exceptional customer service.
Resolve complex customer issues.
Support member retention initiatives.
Develop strong relationships with clubs, schools and community groups.
Continually seek opportunities to improve the customer journey.

Commercial Performance

Monitor centre performance and KPIs.
Support budget management.
Identify opportunities to increase income.
Monitor staffing efficiencies.
Assist with business planning and continuous improvement.

Systems & Administration

Produce operational reports.
Analyse attendance and performance data.
Ensure accurate records are maintained.
Confidently use Microsoft 365 and leisure management software.
Support implementation of new systems and technology.

Operational Duties

As a visible leader you will occasionally be required to support operational duties including:

Lifeguarding
Reception
Gym support
Opening and closing the building
Duty Management cover
Emergency response

Essential Experience

Minimum three years' experience in a senior leisure management role.
Experience leading operational teams.
Experience managing Duty Managers or supervisory staff.
Proven ability to motivate and develop people.
Strong understanding of Health & Safety within leisure.
Experience managing operational performance.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong organisational skills.
Competent in Microsoft Office 365.
Comfortable learning new software packages.

Essential Qualifications

Minimum Level 3 qualification in Business Management, Leisure Management or equivalent.
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ), or willingness to obtain.
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to undergo one).

Desirable Qualifications

Level 5 qualification or degree in Business/Operational Management
Pool Plant Operator Qualification.
IOSH Managing Safely.
Swim Teaching Qualification.
First Aid at Work.
Safeguarding qualification.
Fire Marshal training.

Personal Qualities

We're looking for someone who:

Leads by example.
Is positive, approachable and solutions focused.
Can inspire and motivate others.
Builds strong working relationships.
Is calm under pressure.
Takes ownership and accountability.
Is resilient and adaptable.
Has a genuine passion for community leisure.

Working Pattern

This is a flexible management position.

The role will involve a mixture of early mornings, evenings and weekends to support the operational needs of the business. Over time, the role is expected to move towards predominantly weekday core management hours, whilst maintaining a visible operational presence across the business.

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Free fitness classes
On-site gym
On-site parking
Sick pay

Application question(s):

Must have 3 years or more people management/leadership skills

Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

Leisure: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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leisure and sport jobs in ashbourne, dby

Head of Operations

Recreational Assistant

Family Advisor - North Locality

Town Ranger

Leisure Operations Assistant

Warehouse Operative

Conference and Events Supervisor

Duty Manager

Front of House Team Member

General Operatives / Groundworks Team (2-Man Gangs)

Chargehand Gardener

Inventory Analyst and Planning Coordinator

Contract Supervisor - Nottingham

Night Manager

Residential Youth Support Worker - Holly House

General Manager

SEND Tribunal and Relationships Manager

Civil Enforcement Officer

Plant Operator - Excavator Operator

Grounds Maintenance Operative - Nottingham

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