Sports Work, Jobs in Sussex (with Salaries)

CLUB MANAGER SOUTHDOWN SPORTS CLUB
Southdown Sports Club —Lewes
- £46,000 - £50,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Social media management
- Customer service
- Business development
- Free parking
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Sports Coaching Apprentice
Active Education Sussex —Uckfield
- £16,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- School
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Golf Shop Retail Assistant
Burgess Hill Golf Academy —Burgess Hill
- £11.50 - £13.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Sales
- Driving
- In-person
- Free parking
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Brand & Fan Experience Manager
Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club —Brighton and Hove
- £45,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Marketing
- Employee discount
9d
Fitness Instructor
Wave Active Limited —Eastbourne
- Up to £13,918.16 a year
- Part-time
- Sales
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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2d
Senior Retail Assistant
Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club —Brighton and Hove
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
1d
Sport Advisor
Decathlon UK —Brighton
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Merchandising
- Communication skills
12d
Private Nanny – Football Family – Hove
Highborn Global —Hove
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
Front of House Staff
Haywards Heath Rugby Football Club —Haywards Heath
- £12.50 - £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Free parking
- Work from home
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7h
UEFA C/B Lead Football & Sports Coach
Visionary Sports Academy & Visionary Football Academy —Crawley
- £17.50 - £20.00 an hour
- Part-time
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- School
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Events Coordinator
Brighton College —Brighton
- £27,000 - £28,500 a year
- Weekend availability
- English
- Analysis skills
- Travel
Front of House Staff - Weekend
Haywards Heath Rugby Football Club —Haywards Heath
- £12.50 - £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Free parking
- Work from home
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7h
Gymnastics Coach
Places for People —Burgess Hill
- £2,880 a month
- Cleaning
- Teaching
- Employee discount
Part Time Football Coach
Skills School —Redhill
- £25 - £35 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- School
- Teaching
Quick apply
11h
Barista / Team Member at Yellowave Beach Sports Venue
04643004 —Hove
- £11.00 - £12.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- Cleaning
- Employee discount
Quick apply
7d
Casual Sports Centre Attendant
Longhill High School —Brighton
- £13.26 an hour
- School
Football Coach
Soccer Stars Academy West Sussex —Crawley
- £15 - £25 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Swim England or STA Level 2 Swimming Teacher
Patcham Water Survival Group —Brighton and Hove
- £16 - £20 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
Quick apply
2d
Gymnastics Coach
Fuego Gymnastics —Hassocks
- £12.71 - £25.00 an hour
- Temporary
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
7d
Area Coach
KFC Worthing - Broadwater Street West —Broadwater
- Full-time
- Sales
- Team management
- Recruiting
- Employee discount

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CLUB MANAGER SOUTHDOWN SPORTS CLUB

Southdown Sports Club
Lewes

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Job details

Full-time
£46,000 - £50,000 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress

Qualifications

Safeguarding Certification
First aid administration
Social media management
Customer service
Facilities management
First aid
Business development
First Aid Certification
Team management
IT
Management reporting
Safeguarding procedures
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Manager of Sports Club Location: Southdown Sports Club, Lewes

Reports to: Club Council Hours:

Full-time (37.5 hrs) to include evening and weekend as rota requires.

Southdown Sports Club is one of Sussex's leading community sports clubs, located in the heart of Lewes. We provide high-quality facilities for tennis, squash, hockey, fitness and social activities to a thriving membership. As a Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC), we are run by an elected Club Council supported by dedicated volunteer sports committees.

We are entering an exciting new phase with the addition of two new padel courts and ongoing investment in our people, including expanding our team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and capable Club Manager to help lead the club's continued growth and development.

The Role

The Club Manager is responsible for the overall management and smooth day-to-day operation of Southdown Sports Club. The postholder will lead the staff team, oversee facilities and services, report to the Club Council, drive membership growth and commercial opportunities, and ensure the club continues to provide excellent experience for members and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

● Manage the day-to-day operation of the club and its facilities.

● Lead, motivate, recruit and develop club staff

● Deliver an outstanding level of customer service to members and visitors.

● Oversee the clubhouse, café and bar operation in partnership with the Bar Lead.

● Coordinate maintenance programmes and contractors alongside the Groundsperson.

● Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, safeguarding, licensing, employment and other relevant legislation.

● Maintain the club's policies, risk registers, and insurance arrangements.

● Act as the club's Safeguarding Lead and ensure appropriate First Aid provision across the site.

● Manage membership administration and act as Data Protection Officer

● Develop member communications through email, website, and social media.

● Drive membership growth, commercial income, and community engagement.

● Identify operational improvements and implement best practices.

● Manage operational budgets, monitor expenditure, and support financial planning. Develop KPIs, reporting regularly to the Club Council.

● Prepare papers for and attend monthly evening Council meetings and the AGM.

● Identify strategy for IT renewal for systems and website

Essential Requirements

Previous experience managing a sports club/ sporting background, leisure facility, hospitality venue or customer-focused organisation.

Strong leadership and people management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Well organised with the ability to prioritise competing demands.

Demonstrate confidence and composure in delivering excellent customer service in a variety of situations

Commercial awareness with a proactive approach to business development.

Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and membership or booking systems.

Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends.

Enthusiasm for community sport

Desirable Experience managing social media and digital marketing.

Knowledge of CASC organisations or the voluntary sports sector.

Experience of grant funding and partnership work.

First Aid qualification. Safeguarding qualification

Familiarity with and appetite for IT development.

Benefits

Competitive salary, club membership, 25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified; Closing date 10th August. We therefore encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. Interviews scheduled for 14 August 2026.

Please apply by sending your CV to [email protected] with a covering supporting statement. Please explain how your skills, experience and qualifications meet the essential criteria for this role, providing relevant examples to support your application.

Pay: £46,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Free parking

Work Location: In person

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