Leisure Operations Manager- Hastings, East Sussex

Up to £32,000+ 10% bonus + excellent benefits + accommodation if required

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We are looking for a Leisure Operations Manager to oversee all wet side activities and pool operations for an impressive 4-star holiday Park in Hastings boasting indoor and outdoor pool facilities, flume and range of sports and activities for all the family.

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Our client is a leading holiday park provider and with this comes excellent on-going training, development and advancement opportunities for high achievers, plus they offer contributory pension, 50% of food, 20% off holidays and retail, free use of facilities, free parking and accommodation for less than £200 month if relocating.

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Role Overview:

• Inspire, coach and support a large and diverse team of Duty Managers, activity instructors and lifeguards to be the best version of themselves every day and help them develop and grow.

• Play host to your guests, always being available and interacting at key moments to ensure a memorable customer experience.

• Lead and coordinate the pool activity programme from workforce scheduling to safeguarding.

• Take responsibility for pool operations including pool plant, maintenance and health and safety.

• Lifeguard training.

• Manage the budgets for your department.

• Create a positive, fun, nurturing environment for your team and guests to thrive in.

• Working a mixture of hours including some early morning, evening and weekend shifts.

• Work alongside the dry-side sports and activities manager, supporting each other's departments.

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Person Profile

• Outgoing personality, hands-on approach to leadership and passionate about customer service.

• Team leadership experience within the fitness/leisure industry, possibly as Leisure Club Manager, Sports Manager, Activities Manager, Assistant General Manager, Operations Manager or Centre Manager.

• Swimming pool management experience (scheduling, health and safety, maintenance, pool plant operations).

• Preferably Pool plant, lifeguard, Lifeguard Trainer and First Aid Certifications, however if you can demonstrate the ability to pass the qualifications you don't have, there is an opportunity to undertake training internally.

• Have the flexibility and means to undertake some early shifts (7.15am start) and late shifts 7pm finish weekday, 8.45pm weekend).

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For more information, please click apply and we will be in touch promptly if you have the right level of experience.