Temporary Part-Time Duty Manager in Lochgelly

CONTRACT TYPE: Temporary for a period of up to one year

Ever wondered what it’s like to run one of Fife’s leisure and fitness venues?

We’re on the lookout for a talented Duty Manager with energy, passion, and a love for health, wellbeing, and physical activity to join us at Fife Sports and Leisure Trust. If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and want to make a real impact on your community, this could be the role for you.

Based at Bowhill Swimming Pool in Cardenden and reporting directly to an Area Leisure Manager, you’ll lead a small team, oversee day-to-day operations, and keep everything running smoothly. From splash discos to sports halls, gyms to fitness classes, we’re Fife’s hub for health and activity!

Operating with 14 venues across Fife open 7 days per week, including outdoor facilities and an athletics centre, our Duty Manager role is not your typical 9am-5pm role.

You’ll be at the heart of a team that’s transforming communities, helping people stay active, healthy, and engaged throughout 2026 and beyond. You will help us to maintain service standards, operational efficiency and ensure high level customer experience within a safe environment.

What’s in it for you?

A competitive salary and fantastic benefits including:

• A generous Local Government Pension Scheme with 15.5% employer contribution
• 33 days holiday, increasing to 38 over time
• Non-core payments for non-standard hours
• Family-friendly policies
• And of course… a free fitness membership for you to enjoy in any of our 14 venues!

Join us and be part of something bigger and help Fife’s communities thrive while building a career in an exciting, hands-on environment.

REQUIREMENTS

Introductory Diploma in Management (or working towards) or an equivalent management qualification

Continuous development

Valid First Aid at Work certificate

Before confirming appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The day to day management of centre staff including the deployment, attendance management and the development of employees

Taking necessary action to ensure the centre is presentable to meet customer needs and quality of service in respect of cleanliness and health and safety

Contribute towards the development of the centre programme and ensure that the publicity and notice boards “sell” the centres activities

THE INDIVIDUAL

Moderate experience in the leisure industry

Cash handling experience

Ability to plan ahead and set objectives

Give and obtain feedback

Customer Services focused

Strong leadership skills

Good communication skills in all formats

Ability to negotiate, motivate and manage staff

Experience of dealing with customer

Positive attitude

Ability to carryout the duties of the post effectively