Be Well - Head of Racquet Sports NEW Wigan Council Posted today Wigan £36,363 - £40,777 Expires[...]

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance.

Salary: Grade 8, £36,363 - £40,777 per annum

37 hours per week Permanent

We are on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough and we are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Your role: Join Robin Park Leisure Centre as Head of Racquet Sports and lead an exciting programme featuring Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, and Badminton across premium indoor and outdoor facilities. You’ll drive growth, deliver exceptional experiences, and build partnerships to create inclusive pathways for all ages and abilities from beginners to regional competitors. With access to bespoke tennis courts, eight badminton courts, and future Padel opportunities, this is your chance to shape a vibrant racquet sports community. Flexible shifts across weekdays and weekends apply.

About you: The role involves designing and delivering racquet sports programmes, including coaching pathways, group sessions, competitions, and outreach activities. Responsibilities include leading and mentoring coaching staff, managing schedules and resources, and fostering community engagement through partnerships and marketing initiatives. Operational duties cover monitoring performance, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding and health standards. Essential requirements include LTA Level 4 (or equivalent), Accreditation+, coaching experience, leadership skills, and valid certifications. Desirable qualifications include Level 5, experience in public leisure settings, and IT literacy. Full-time hours include evenings and weekends with flexibility during events and holidays.

About us: Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations. The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits.

To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Please note, at present we are not a licensed sponsor.

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check. The employer is committed to safeguarding.