Gymnastics Programme Manager

We are delighted to continue our exciting recruitment campaign for our multi-million-pound investment for our new Altrincham Leisure Centre. The development of the new centre is well underway, including a state-of-the-art Health and Wellbeing Spa, a 25m swimming pool, 20m learner pool, and a state-of-the-art gym and wellness space. We’re looking for the right individual to help us shape, launch and develop our brand-new purpose-built Gymnastics Hub. So as you can see, exciting times ahead!

Trafford Leisure is a community interest company, we exist to benefit the Trafford community and we are committed to being a responsible and sustainable employer. We are the largest operator of sport and leisure facilities in Trafford, operating eight indoor facilities, one golf course and driving range and 31 outdoor football pitches, attracting over 2 million visits and employing a workforce of over 300 people. Our team support, guide and motivate people and communities to get healthy and be active and we want YOU to become part of this fantastic team.

The Role

We are looking for an outstanding person to join and lead our gymnastics team, in the role of Gymnastics Programme Manager. Our programme incorporates baby soft play and preschool through to advanced gymnastics so the successful candidate should have experience of all elements of recreational gymnastics.

As Gymnastics Programme Manager you will have a proven track record in the recruitment, training and development of gymnastics instructors. You will be able to motivate team members and colleagues, maintaining agreed standards of product delivery and constantly exceeding customer expectations. You will also be experienced in managing revenue targets.

The Gymnastics Programme Manager will have previous experience of coordinating and delivering a successful gymnastics programme. You must be able to demonstrate effective organisational and communication skills and be able to deal effectively and professionally with customers and colleagues at every level. You must be prepared to drive the business forward. You will be a proactive member of the management team and assist in developing and promoting events and activities to generate revenue and promote retention.

Skills and Qualifications

It is essential that you are qualified as a UKCC Level 2 coach in gymnastics (Men’s Artistic, Women’s Artistic, General Gymnastics or Sports Acrobatics). Level 3 is desirable, however for the right person we will support you in becoming qualified. Successful candidates must have a flexible approach regarding hours worked to suit the needs of the business.

Location

The role will be predominantly based at our hub at Altrincham and will also include managing our smaller pre-school gymnastics programme at Sale Leisure Centre.

What you can expect from us

Our business is led by a small, passionate and professional group of individuals. We work together to support and lead our dedicated teams across the organisation which despite its size and number of locations has a fantastic family feel. We are excited to be welcoming a new team member into the business and relish this opportunity to develop and grow as individuals, a team and a business.

In addition to a fantastic working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference to the residents across Trafford you can also expect to be rewarded with;

• £29,000-31,000 FTE Annual Salary
• A progressive, structured and supportive environment in which to work
• Pension scheme
• 32 days holiday, raising to 38 days after 5-years’ service, (including bank holiday’s)
• Company sick pay
• Health and Ride 2 Work schemes
• Complementary Fitness Membership for you
• Heavily discounted Fitness Membership for up to 5 of your Family & Friends
• 24/7 access to a GP Employee health scheme – including Confidential Counselling Employee Assistant Programme which as an employee could claim back up to £1150 per year of healthcare costs
• Access to a Perks at Work scheme for discounts
• Access to Manchester Credit Union for savings and loans

The Next Steps

As this is a brand new development, the Gymnastics Programme Manager will be heavily involved with recruitment of the gymnastics instructors and to lead the launch of the gymnastics programme. We hope to appoint for this role, 2-3 months before opening in late 2024.

Open Days

We are holding open days throughout July 2024 if anyone would like to come and see us for an informal discussion about the role and the centre, please email [email protected]. In addition to this role, we will also be looking for gymnastics coaches, if you know anyone who may be interested in a coaching role, please also email support services.

If you have the right skills and experience in accordance with the role profile that can be found on our website at Careers at Trafford Leisure In Trafford Greater Manchester and you would like to apply for this role, please complete an application form and send your CV to [email protected].

The closing date for this role is 29th July 2024.

We very much look forward to receiving your application.

We do not accept speculative CV from Agencies and any CV’s received will be treated as a gift.

Equality, equity, diversity and inclusion (EEDI)

Equality, equity, diversity and inclusion is critical for the success of Trafford Leisure and the achievement of our vision. We aspire to being a diverse, inclusive and responsible employer as we recognise that having a diverse workforce is essential to bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to our organisation, so we particularly welcome applications from minority, marginalised and diverse groups, and we in turn promise a fair and unbiased recruitment process. If there is anything you need support you to apply for a position then please do get in touch at [email protected]