Soul Padel Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
This range is provided by Soul Padel. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
35-40K basic +25% Bonus
Overview
Soul Padel is not just a club; it’s a community. As we expand our movement to make padel more accessible, social, and inclusive, we’re on the lookout for a Club Manager to launch our new club in Greater Manchester. You’ll be part of a fast-growing brand redefining how people connect through sport. With support from an experienced leadership team and a vibrant community of players, this is a chance to help shape the future of padel in the UK from the ground up.
As club manager you will lead with heart, operate with precision, and build a club culture people want to return to again and again.
Responsibilities
* Oversee day-to-day operations ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience for all players and visitors.
* Manage rotas, booking systems, court availability, and customer communications.
* Coach and host Intro to Padel Sessions and join members on court for matches on a regular basis.
* Champion our Soul Mates loyalty program and build local relationships that promote retention and referrals.
* Have full commercial accountability for the club’s profit and loss performance.
* Monitor and drive cost control measures and efficiency improvements across all club operations.
* Lead and inspire the on-site team of coaches and casual staff ensuring excellent service standards.
* Deliver a diverse programme of social, competitive, corporate, and community-driven sessions and events.
* Collaborate with the central team on brand campaigns, community, and engagement strategies.
* Lead on risk assessments and ensure the club operates in line with all relevant health and safety standards.
* Will work a combination of shifts during the week and 1 in 2 weekends.
Qualifications
* Have a strong passion for padel and a deep understanding of how it is played.
* Can play padel or another racquets sport to an intermediate level.
* Previous operational managerial experience in a leisure, retail, or hospitality business.
* A natural people-person with strong communication and team-building skills.
* A hands-on approach and willingness to roll up your sleeves when needed.
In addition to a basic salary of £35-40K dependent on experience there is an annual performance bonus of up to 25% of the basic that is paid out on a quarterly basis. Holiday entitlement is 28 days holiday per annum.
There will be significant opportunities to develop your career as we open new centres throughout the UK.
Please note: This search is managed on our behalf by Leisure People (retained recruitment partners).
Designation details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Customer Service
* Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitality, and Sports Teams and Clubs
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