Leisure Centre Duty Manager

Required: As soon as possible
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week
Salary: £24,687.57 per annum


If you possess experience in the leisure industry along with exceptional customer service skills, this is a great opportunity to play a pivotal role in the day-to-day management of Uppingham School Sports Centre.

The centre serves both the public, boasting around 1,300 members, and the school community. Praised by Lord Coe as ‘world class’, USSC features cutting-edge facilities meeting the needs of the school's students and the wider community.

As a Duty Manager, your primary responsibility will be to ensure that all visitors to Uppingham School Sports Centre enjoy a welcoming and positive experience. You will deliver excellent customer service and oversee the safe and smooth operation of the facilities, including the supervision of the leisure team.

Key duties include:

• Assisting customers as needed
• Ensuring Sports Centre security at all times
• Conducting cash reconciliations with reception staff
• Enforcing strict adherence to health and safety policies
• Managing the registration process for new sports centre members


Ideal candidates should possess a National Pool Lifeguard qualification or have the ability to obtain one during their employment. Additionally, holding a First Aid certification or the potential to acquire one while on the job is essential.


What we offer:

Uppingham offers a competitive salary, ongoing training, and an opportunity to work in a lively and friendly environment, with a community which values people. We are warm, compassionate, and mutually supportive.


Our benefits include:

• 50% contribution to premiums for the School’s private health scheme
• Free Westfield Healthcare
• Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee)
• Free staff lunches in term-time
• School fee discount
• 25% Holiday Club discount for children of (Uppingham/Maidwell Hall) School
• Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Occupational Health Services
• Free annual flu jabs
• Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
• Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
• Recognised as “Investors in Diversity”


The closing date for applications is Thursday 9th May 2024.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 14th May 2024.


How to Apply
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Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.