About Padel Barn Glasgow
Padel Barn Glasgow is an exciting new premium racket sports destination set to open in the heart of Glasgow. The facility will feature six state-of-the-art padel courts, three pickleball courts, a pro shop, a café, and premium changing and shower facilities — all designed to deliver an exceptional experience for players and visitors alike.
Our mission is to grow the sports of padel and pickleball and create a vibrant, inclusive community where people of all ages and abilities can play, socialise, and thrive.
We’re now looking for a passionate and dynamic Centre Manager to lead operations and help make Padel Barn Glasgow the go-to hub for padel and pickleball in Scotland.
The Role
As Centre Manager, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day running of the facility — ensuring smooth operations, outstanding customer service, and commercial success. You’ll lead a motivated team, deliver memorable experiences, and play a key role in shaping the culture and community of the club.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee all daily operations, including bookings, pro shop, café/bar, and front-of-house
* Lead, train, and inspire a high-performing team of support staff
* Manage staff rotas, booking systems and customer communications.
* Develop strong relationships with members, local partners, and the wider community
* Plan and deliver tournaments, social events, and corporate experiences
* Ensure the highest standards of facility maintenance, health, and safety
* Have full commercial accountability including managing budgets, financial performance, and operational KPIs
* Collaborate with our marketing team to drive engagement through an effective and targeted marketing strategy
* Uphold the friendly, professional, and welcoming ethos of Padel Barn Glasgow
About You
* Experience in sports, leisure, or hospitality management (padel or racket sports experience an advantage)
* Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
* A business-minded approach with a focus on customer satisfaction and growth
* Enthusiastic, proactive, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment
* Passionate about padel, pickleball, or racket sports and building community
What We Offer
* £40,000–£45,000 basic salary with on-target earnings of £60,000–£70,000
* Supported by a skilled and experienced board of directors
* Free access to padel and pickleball play and coaching
* Professional development opportunities including padel and pickleball coaching qualifications
* Opportunities for professional development and advancement
* A fun, energetic, and supportive workplace at the heart of Glasgow’s emerging padel scene
Applications close on 4th November 2025 – early applications encouraged.
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