Job Description
Senior Club Assistant – Padel Facility (University Campus)
Birmingham
Up to £28,000 + up to 10% bonus
Full-time, permanent
We’re recruiting a Senior Club Assistant to join the founding team at a brand-new outdoor padel facility opening on a university campus. This hands-on role is ideal for an experienced Leisure Team Leader or Duty Manager looking to step into a new challenge within a growing sports environment.
Working closely with the Club Manager, you’ll support the smooth day-to-day operation of the club, help deliver an excellent customer experience, and contribute to building a welcoming, community-led padel facility. This is a front-facing, active role with clear opportunities to develop into more senior operational or leadership positions over time.
About The Padel Loft
The Padel Loft is the UK’s only university-dedicated padel operator, delivering accessible, affordable and community-led padel clubs in partnership with universities. Our new three-court outdoor facility at Aston University is part of our expansion across UK campuses, offering long-term career development within a fast-growing sports brand.
The role
* Support daily club operations, bookings and customer service
* Deliver a friendly, inclusive front-of-house experience
* Help run events, leagues and social sessions
* Engage members and support local marketing & social media
* Maintain facility standards and basic H&S checks
* Act as duty lead and support the Club Manager
About you
* Experience in leisure, hospitality, sport or customer-facing roles
* Confident communicator, organised and proactive
* Happy working evenings/weekends
* Interest in sport/active lifestyles (padel experience not required)
* Ambitious and keen to develop
What’s on offer
* Salary up to £28,000 + bonus
* 20 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off
* Discounts on courts, retail & services
* Pension & benefits
* Training, coaching qualifications & career progression