Sports Centre Manager

Derbyshire

c£42k

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on General Manager to lead a busy, multi-facility sports centre operation in Derbyshire. This role requires a strong operational leader who can balance commercial performance with exceptional customer service, while motivating and developing a large and diverse team.

You will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of facilities, staff, programming and commercial activity, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operations while delivering an outstanding experience for all users.

This is a highly visible leadership role, suited to someone who enjoys being present on the floor, solving problems in real time, and setting high standards through example.

The Role

You will be responsible for the safe, efficient and profitable operation of all sports facilities, leading a large and diverse team and ensuring an excellent experience for all users.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full operational management of sports and leisure facilities

• Leading, developing and motivating multi-disciplinary teams

• Ensuring full Health & Safety compliance across all sites

• Driving commercial performance and maximising facility usage

• Managing budgets, staffing and service standards

• Building strong relationships with clubs, partners and customers

About You

You will be:

• An experienced leisure or sports operations manager (minimum 3 years)

• A confident, hands-on leader who thrives in busy environments

• Strong in people management and team development

• Commercially minded with budget management experience

• Knowledgeable in health and safety compliance

• Flexible to work shifts, weekends and bank holidays

If you have Pool management qualification then this is a massive bonus!

Your recruiter for this role is Helen Horton, Account Director at Love Recruitment and can be contacted simply by applying for the role below. Helen and Love Recruitment specialise in recruitment for the whole fitness & leisure sector and work on a number of jobs in the fitness and leisure industry. If keen to be considered please ‘Apply Now’.