Sports Services Team Leader - Public Sector

VANRATH are assisting our client, a large, prestigious further educational organisation, in their search for a Sports Services Team Leader for a 6 month fixed term contract initially with the possibility of extension based in Belfast.

Salary

£24,248, per annum, plus shift allowance and weekend enhancements.

Responsibilities:

• Supervision: Oversee daily operations, allocate shifts, and manage staff at the Sports Centre.
• Program Delivery: Coordinate and deliver sports and fitness programs for all users.
• Club Coordination: Develop and implement fitness programs in collaboration with clubs.
• Training: Manage inductions, train staff, and create personalised fitness plans.
• Business Development: Increase participation and attract new users.
• Marketing: Assist in promoting sports services and facilities.
• Data Management: Collect and manage relevant data and reports.
• Health & Safety: Conduct risk assessments, ensure safety compliance, and provide first aid.
• Equipment & Facility Management: Oversee equipment, cleanliness, and event preparation.
• Financial & Administrative Duties: Handle bookings, transactions, stock management, and other administrative tasks.
• Meetings & Miscellaneous: Lead meetings and perform additional duties as needed.

Essential Criteria:

• A BTEC HND Qualification or similar in Physical Education/Recreation, Management/Sports Coaching or a Fitness Instructor's Award or equivalent.
• Experience within a sports centre role supervising human and physical resources, including marketing of facilities.
• Promoting and delivering classes and exercise programmes including the preparation of individual programmes in fitness and strength & conditioning.
• Knowledge of both physiological and skills development.
• Leadership skills with experience of providing leadership to recreation and support staff.
• Previous experience of risk assessment/health and safety regulations.
• Awareness of current market place within the sport & recreation sector and evidence of a pro-active response. Access to transport and flexible working hours. Physically fit.

Desirable Criteria:

• First Aid qualification.
• Coaching qualifications in 2 or more sporting disciplines.
• ISRM Supervisory qualification or equivalent.
• Experience of a computerised recreation management system.
• Preparation of reports and appreciation of financial issues; both income and expenditure.
• Experience in marketing and social media platforms.

For further information on this job, or any other Business Support job in Belfast or Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Conor Birch for a confidential chat today.

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