Summary
Area: Leisure - Arnold LC
Salary: £28,142 to £29,540 per annum (salary under review + additional pending national pay award)
Hours: 37 hours per week per post
Closing Date: 30-Aug-2026@23:59
Description
We are seeking three highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our Management Teams at Arnold and Redhill Leisure Centres. You will be part of the management rota, working a range of shifts (37 hours per week for each post) and supporting the effective organisation and coordination of the Centre’s day-to-day operations. You will ensure the Centre operates smoothly, in full compliance with health and safety requirements, and help deliver excellent customer experience.
Working closely with the Operations Manager, you will actively promote and encourage wider use of the Centre and its facilities to increase participation and income. You will also champion our popular DNA Fitness Membership and successful Swim School, promoting health and wellbeing for local residents and the wider community.
Previous experience in leisure facility operations, together with practical building management experience, is essential. To be considered, you must hold a current RLSS Pool Lifeguard qualification or have the ability and commitment to obtain this qualification on appointment (for Arnold Leisure Centre only) and have strong knowledge and experience of supervising and managing within a swimming pool environment.
You will also have a high level of numeracy and literacy, with 5 GCSEs at grades 9–4 (A*–C) or equivalent, and meet all essential criteria set out in the Job Specification.
In return, we offer excellent working conditions, including generous annual leave, a comprehensive pension scheme, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential support on a range of issues, including financial and legal matters. You will also benefit from discounts at numerous retail outlets, as well as significantly reduced gym membership at Gedling’s Leisure Centres.
We are currently reviewing the salary banding for this role to ensure it remains aligned with the market and the requirements of the position.
For an informal discussion or to find out more about the role, please contact Sam Joyce at Sam.Joyce@gedling.gov.uk.
Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application; we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role
The closing date for completed applications is Sunday 30th August 2026 at midnight.
Person Specification
Key: D=Desirable, E=Essential, I=Interview, A=Application Form, T=Test, M=Medical
Relevant Experience
| Requirement | Assessment | Criteria |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Experience of leisure facility operation |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Experience in the use of information technology, particularly Microsoft Office and leisure related software |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Practical experience of following building management procedures |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Knowledge and/or experience of marketing and promotions. |
| (D) |
(A/I) |
Experience of leading or supervising a team. |
| (D) |
(A/I) |
Experience of the development and implementation of service/business and continuous improvement plans. |
Qualifications / Training
| Requirement | Assessment | Criteria |
| (E) |
(A) |
5 GCSE’s at grade 9-4 (A*-C)/ NVQ (or equivalent) |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Current RLSS Pool Lifeguard qualification or ability and commitment to obtain this qualification on appointment (for Arnold Leisure centre only) |
| (D) |
(A) |
First Aid qualified |
| (D) |
(A) |
Professional / Academic qualification in Sports / Recreation / Leisure (Min NVQ 4). |
Job Related Skills
| Requirement | Assessment | Criteria |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Ability to undertake daily banking responsibilities, manage budgets and adhere to financial regulations. |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Able to demonstrate organisational skills |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Knowledge of Health and safety requirements in relation to leisure facilities |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
High level of literacy and numeracy. |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Ability to personally analyse complex information and problems to provide an appropriate solution. |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Highly self-motivated. |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Ability to work on small projects. |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Highly self motivated. |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Ability to train, motivate and lead other staff members. |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Confident in communicating both verbally and in writing with customers, staff, contractors and others. |
| (D) |
(A/I) |
Ability to understand and evaluate markets and competition. |
| (D) |
(A/I) |
Able to conduct detailed research and write reports. |
| (D) |
(A/I) |
Able to demonstrate proven leadership skills / experience. |
Personal Attributes
| Requirement | Assessment | Criteria |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Calm, well disciplined, able to manage a diverse workload and meet deadlines |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Perceptive, able to assess new situations and provide solutions where there may be no set procedure. |
| (E) |
(M) |
Physically fit, able to meet the physical requirements of the post |
| (E) |
(M) |
Physically fit, able to meet the physical requirements of the post, which requires occasional physical effort. |
| (D) |
(I) |
Imaginative, able to develop innovative solutions |
| (E) |
(I) |
The ability to converse with ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English. |
Equal Opportunities
| Requirement | Assessment | Criteria |
| (E) |
(I) |
To understand in a way appropriate to the job, how the principles of equality and diversity need to be applied within the Council |
Gedling Employee
| Requirement | Assessment | Criteria |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
To be committed to the principles of “The Gedling Employee” in a way appropriate to the job.
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