Retail Opportunity: Leisure Centre Manager

Leisure centre manager Current Vacancies

2007-01-25:

Leisure centre managers are responsible for the general operation of leisure facilities.

Duties vary, but are likely to include arranging timetables for all the activities, organising, advertising and promoting special events, and recruiting and managing staff employed at the centre.

There may be visits to external organisations such as local authorities to promote the facilities of the centre - these may include social centres, swimming pools and sports halls, fitness suites, ice rinks, and outdoor sports activities such as dry ski-runs.

Some jobs may involve promotion of theme parks, and outdoor holiday, camping, activity and adventure facilities.

Most of the time is spent in the centre, perhaps working outdoors if the centre offers outdoor facilities.

There is an increasing demand for facilities such as entertainment, leisure centres.

Large centres are generally owned by local authorities but may be managed by private operators.
Many have extensive facilities and employ large numbers of staff at supervisory and management levels.

Smaller centres may have a manager responsible for organising all facilities and activities.

Larger authorities and the larger companies offer good prospects and opportunities and they usually have well defined promotion paths.

Trainee manager or assistant managers may earn up to 17,000 a year.
Experienced managers in senior positions at large centres may earn over 35,000. (Permalink)