Sports Services Team Leader - Public Sector

VANRATH are assisting our client, a large, prestigious further educational organisation, in their search for a Sports Services Team Leader for a 6 month fixed term contract initially with the possibility of extension based in Belfast.

Salary: £24,248 per annum, plus shift allowance and weekend enhancements.

Responsibilities:

• Supervision: Oversee daily operations, allocate shifts, and manage staff at the Sports Centre.
• Program Delivery: Coordinate and deliver sports and fitness programs for all users.
• Club Coordination: Develop and implement fitness programs in collaboration with clubs.
• Training: Manage inductions, train staff, and create personalised fitness plans.
• Business Development: Increase participation and attract new users.
• Marketing: Assist in promoting sports services and facilities.
• Data Management: Collect and manage relevant data and reports.
• Health & Safety: Conduct risk assessments, ensure safety compliance, and provide first aid.
• Equipment & Facility Management: Oversee equipment, cleanliness, and event preparation.
• Financial & Administrative Duties: Handle bookings, transactions, stock management, and other administrative tasks.
• Meetings & Miscellaneous: Lead meetings and perform additional duties as needed.

Essential Criteria:

• A BTEC HND Qualification or similar in Physical Education/Recreation, Management/Sports Coaching or a Fitness Instructor's Award or equivalent.
• Experience within a sports centre role supervising human and physical resources, including marketing of facilities.
• Promoting and delivering classes and exercise programmes including the preparation of individual programmes in fitness and strength & conditioning.
• Knowledge of both physiological and skills development.
• Leadership skills with experience of providing leadership to recreation and support staff.
• Previous experience of risk assessment/health and safety regulations.
• Awareness of current market place within the sport & recreation sector and evidence of a pro-active response. Access to transport and flexible working hours. Physically fit.

Desirable Criteria:

• First Aid qualification.
• Coaching qualifications in 2 or more sporting disciplines.
• ISRM Supervisory qualification or equivalent.
• Experience of a computerised recreation management system.
• Preparation of reports and appreciation of financial issues; both income and expenditure.
• Experience in marketing and social media platforms.