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Smash Padel are looking to recruit a Centre manager for our five court padel tennis centre at Oxford Sports Lawn Tennis Club. This person will have the ambition and determination to lead a team to deliver the exiting new sport of padel to the communities of Oxford city.
The facilities include five panoramic floodlit courts, changing facilities and a pavilion to provide a reception, shop and refreshments. We have recently planning approved to cover three courts with canopies and this will take place towards the end of 2025. We have a vibrant customer base of 5,000 where we we introduce new activities for people of all ages and abilities.
To discuss the role in more detail please contact:
Marcus Ballyn | Marcus@smashpadel.co | 07528 487381
To apply please send a CV and covering letter to:
marcus@smashpadel.co
Responsibilities
* Responsible and accountable for the overall strategic management of Smash Padel, Oxford, its facilities, programme growth and facility development
* Responsible for ensuring the facilities has effective day to day operational management
* Develop and maintain all policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with safeguarding, health & safety plus all legal obligations
* Drive commercial performance through an innovative approach: delivering excellent standards and services that both meet the customer needs and occupancy targets as set out in the objectives for the centre
* Work closely with key stakeholders including community groups, employees, Oxford Brookes University, the LTA and Smash Padel management to ensure the facilities and Padel programmes continue to grow and improve
* Manage the Padel programmes across the Smash Padel offering in conjunction with the programme manager to ensure the programmes are planned and delivered to the highest standards.
* Adopt and implement the Smash Padel inclusive policy to offer Padel to all community groups and players
* Work with your team to develop initiatives to recruit new customers and create an event calendar that supports maximising court usage
* Ensure the Smash Padel brand profile and core values are marketed correctly. Securing content in order to promote our services through all media channels with campaigns to drive increased footfall
* Oversea the stock control for kit, equipment and F&B products
* Ensure the facility is safe and secure and manage supplier contracts and agreements
Qualifications
* Either a leisure or sports management degree (Or equivalent) or commensurate industry experience
Experience
* Experience of leading, managing and motivating a team delivering operations management and co-ordination in a small to medium sized organisation
* Background in team sports as either a player, coach or administrator
* Experience of business development planning, goal setting, review process and analysing performance
* Strong commercial background in revenue generation and using effective marketing techniques to drive growth whilst delivering outstanding customer service
* Managing governance via the implementation and update of relevant policies, such as safeguarding and health & safety
* Working with a senior management team, providing performance reports, working to KPI’s and implementing a ‘shared vision’ strategy
Knowledge
* Knowledge of NGB’s and local government strategies
* Digital marekting and its implementation. How to use content to support promotion and advertising
* Good standard of IT literacy with the aptitude to self-teach
* Ability to adapt and change to challenging circumstances alongsidemmotivation and commitment to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the business
* Knowledge of how the ‘Long Term Athlete Development’ cycle works and how an awards based environment restricts development
* Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and deliver revenue targets
* Understand how important the ‘Review’ process is and how to challenge poor performance without impacting relationships and staff motivation
What we offer
* Opportunities for centre bonus
* CPD training opportunities
* Opportunity to work in a vibrant new sport with a supportive team
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