The Role

Duty Manager - Fitness (East Sheen SW14)
Full-time, starting salary £23,805pa
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• Are you a friendly and confident communicator who enjoys working with a team of staff to provide great customer service?
   
• Do you hold a recognised sports/recreation/fitness or management qualification and have previous experience in a leisure environment?
   
• Are you First Aid qualified?
   
• Then we need you to join our team!

Where you’ll be working
You’ll join team at Shene Sports & Fitness Centre, Park Avenue, East Sheen SW14 8AT. Facilities here include a fitness suite, cycle studio, class studio, all-weather pitch and sports hall.

The centre is open to the public weekdays from 6.30am to 10pm and weekends from 9am to 7pm.

You’ll be working 36 hours per week on a rota and this will include a mix of daytime, evening and weekends shifts.

What you’ll be doing
You’ll be part of our management team overseeing the day to day operation of the Centre, so that every department runs smoothly.

Making sure that all facilities are clean, safe and staffed, so that every customer has a great experience when they visit or contact us, will be a priority for you.

This role will particularly focus on fitness provision at Shene Sports & Fitness Centre. You’ll be reviewing and improving facilities and services available within the gym and studios, increasing attendances and retention across our fitness provision.

You’ll support a team of staff, carrying out 1-2-1 and team meetings and conducting appraisals etc.

Have a look at the job profile online for full details on the varied role you can expect to be doing.

What we’ll need from you
We’re looking for someone who has previous experience of working in a leisure/fitness environment and experience of managing staff.

You must have the following qualifications in order to be considered for this role:

• A recognised sports/recreation/fitness or management qualification.
• First Aid qualification

Good communication and organisational skills are essential for this role.

You’ll also need knowledge of Health & Safety issues and an understanding of Diversity and Equality in employment and provision of service.

What we can offer you

Starting salary of £23,805pa.
(Salary progression range is £23,805 to £28,845pa).

We can also offer working arrangements that will enhance your work-life balance.  These include a 36 hour working week (Full-time on a shift rota) and a generous holiday allowance of 39 paid days per year (this includes bank holidays), plus a wide range of learning and development opportunities. 

In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments.

Apply now
If you are suitably qualified and experienced, submit your application and tell us what makes you the best person for the job!

Please make sure you complete all stages of the application process as incomplete or unqualified applications will be rejected.

Closing Date:  Wednesday 1 September 2021 at Midnight.
We will contact you after the closing date to let you know if you have been shortlisted for interview.

The closing date is given as a guide and we reserve the right to close this advert early, or once sufficient applications have been received. We strongly advise you complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Useful Information
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Important Information
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).

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