Assistant Centre Manager (Leisure) - Dry Side Operations

Job Details

Reference: CBC25061b

Salary details: £29,064 to £31,537 per year, pro rata

Job term: permanent

Appointment type: part time

Hours: 18 hours and 30 minutes per week

Location: Queens Park Sports Centre and Healthy Living Centre

Department: Sport and Leisure

Eligibility

Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.

Role Overview

We are recruiting an Assistant Centre Manager to support the day-to-day running of our two busy leisure centres. This is a hands‑on operational role, suitable only for candidates with previous experience in a leisure environment.

Preferred Backgrounds

• Wet‑Side Specialists (Pool‑Based Operations)
  • Managing swimming pools and lifeguard teams
  • Knowledge of pool safety, compliance and plant operations
  • Holding or working towards NPLQ, Pool Plant or First Aid qualifications

• Dry‑Side Specialists (Sports / Fitness Operations)
  • Supervising gym, sports hall or activity programme delivery
  • Experience managing dry‑side activities such as gymnastics
  • Leading and developing leisure attendants and activity coaches

Responsibilities

• Operational supervision of leisure facilities across shifts, ensuring smooth running of services
• Leading and motivating shift teams, acting as line manager to leisure attendants and/or coaches
• Maintaining high standards of customer service, safety and presentation
• Supporting the Deputy Centre Manager with service improvement and customer experience delivery
• Responding to operational issues and providing reliable shift cover across a 6‑week rolling rota (including early, late and weekend shifts)

What We’re Looking For

• Ambitious, proactive leaders with a passion for delivering excellent service
• Experience working in public leisure or sports facilities
• Confidence in staff supervision, problem solving and customer engagement
• Flexibility to work across wet‑side or dry‑side areas depending on expertise
• Willingness to obtain additional industry qualifications where needed

Shift Pattern

• Week 1 – Thursday 6:15 to 14:00 and Friday 6:15 to 14:00
• Week 2 – Monday 13:30 to 22:15, Friday 13:30 to 22:15 and Saturday 15:00 to 20:30
• Week 3 – Thursday 13:30 to 22:15 and Sunday 7:30 to 15:15
• Week 4 – Monday 6:15 to 16:00, Thursday 6:15 to 14:00 and Friday 6:15 to 14:00
• Week 5 – Friday 13:30 to 22:15 and Saturday 15:00 to 20:30
• Week 6 – Thursday 13:30 to 22:15 and Sunday 7:30 to 15:15

How to Apply

Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk no later than the closing date shown below.

If you don\’t already have a CV you can use our template below. We also have advice about how to write your cover letter.

Closing date: 23 November 2025

Provisional interview date: to be confirmed