Duty Manager
37 hours per week
Permanent
Dawlish Leisure Centre
£31,022 - £33,699 per annum
We do things well and keep developing.
We are looking for a passionate and people-focused Duty Manager to join Dawlish Leisure Centre within Teignbridge Leisure. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the leisure centre's facilities and staff, in accordance with policies, procedures and systems.
The role involves supervision of staff including payroll administration, producing procedure manuals, and ensuring the swimming pool and water treatment plant are monitored and operated in accordance with Pool Planned Maintenance procedures.
You will have Pool Lifeguard and First Aid at Work qualifications, and previous supervisory or managerial experience.
We're better together.
You will enjoy working together as part of a team to deliver on our vision of making Teignbridge a healthy and desirable place where people want to live, work and visit.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, and socio-economic status. We also welcome applications from military veterans and their families.
We can offer:
Local Government Pension Scheme.
Generous annual leave and wellbeing package.
Discounted membership at Teignbridge District Council Leisure Centres.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Opportunities for career, self-development and cross-centre working.
Free parking.
24/7 employee discount access and employee assistance support
To be successful in this role you will:
Have previous experience in leading a team effectively and be a strong communicator both verbally and in writing.
Remain patient, level-headed and calm under pressure.
Ensure adherence to safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Be proactive and can identify day-to-day problems and resolve them as appropriate.
Be able to manage competing workloads and work well under pressure.
It is vital to read the job description and person specification for this role - it will help you understand whether your knowledge, skills and experience match the job requirements. In your supporting statement please tell us how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.
Closing Date: Sunday 15 th March 2026 @ midnight
Interview Date: Monday 23 rd March 2026
No agencies please.