We are looking for a proactive and confident Duty Manager to play a key role in the smooth, safe and successful operation of our Leisure Centres. If you’re motivated, people‑focused and ready to take the next step in your leisure career, this is a role where you can thrive, grow and make a real impact.
Our Service
We are here to inspire health and happiness through participation in activities that encourage people to be active, creative and healthy. Tadcaster Leisure and Wellbeing Hub has all the facilities you need to do just that, with a sports hall, gym and studios. We are a friendly team, with a well‑equipped site and a strong reputation for quality and customer care. As a Duty Manager, you’ll enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same.
Find out more about us here: Tadcaster Leisure and Wellbeing Hub
This role is based at Tadcaster Leisure and Wellbeing Hub; however, all Duty Managers are required to work at least one shift per week at Selby Leisure and Wellbeing Hub. Cross-site working is an essential part of the role, so applicants must be able to travel independently to both locations.
The Role
You’ll have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, build technical expertise in leisure operations and pool plant management, and contribute directly to the commercial success of a growing service.
If you’re motivated, people‑focused and ready to take the next step in your leisure career, this is a role where you can thrive, grow and make a real impact.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading the day to day delivery of leisure centre operations, ensuring a safe, welcoming and well managed environment
- Prioritising health and safety at all times, working in line with established policies, procedures and industry standards
- Driving commercial success by supporting income generating activities and delivering a high quality, value for money service
- Taking operational supervisory responsibility, including managing daily pool plant filtration and chemical treatment systems to ensure compliance, efficiency and smooth running within budget
- Upholding consistently high standards of cleanliness, customer service and operational excellence
- Responding promptly to building or equipment issues and leading initial emergency responses according to established procedures
- Completing daily cash handling and financial reconciliation duties with a high level of accuracy and responsibility
- Deputing occasionally across other operational roles as required to support the wider team
- Providing operational resilience by working across both the Selby and Tadcaster sites on a scheduled rota basis
What we need from you
- Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and evenings
- Awareness of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
- Awareness of health and safety practices
- Previous experience in the leisure industry (including health and safety management) is desirable but not essential, ideally covering both wet and dry facilities
- A qualification relevant to the leisure industry or equivalent experience
- Recognised Pool Lifeguard Qualification (e.g. RLSS)
- First Aid at Work Certificate
- Pool Plant Operator Qualification
- Trainer Assessor qualification to deliver lifeguard staff training is desirable but not essential
This position is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check
Working for us
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.
These include:
- Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year with continued service, plus public holidays
- Generous local government pension scheme
- Salary sacrifice, employee cash back and discounts schemes
- Learning, development and career advancement opportunities
- Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing
Contact
If you would like to know more about this role, please get in touch with [email protected]
Key Dates
Closing Date: Monday 9th November 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 11th November 202
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