Job Description

Reference:

CBC25061a

Salary details:

29,064 to 31,537 per year, pro rata

Job term:

permanent

Appointment type:

part time

Hours:

18 hours and 30 minutes per week

Location:

Queens Park Sports Centre and Healthy Living Centre

Department:

Sport and Leisure

Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.

Do you have

experience supervising leisure centre operations

and management of dry side programmes and their teams?

We are recruiting an Assistant Centre Manager to support the day-to-day running of our two busy leisure centres. This is a hands-on operational role, suitable only for candidates with

previous experience in a leisure environment.

We welcome applicants with either of the following backgrounds:

Wet-Side Specialists (Pool-Based Operations)

Managing swimming pools and lifeguard teams Knowledge of pool safety, compliance and plant operations Holding or working towards NPLQ, Pool Plant or First Aid qualifications
Dry-Side Specialists (Sports / Fitness Operations)

Supervising gym, sports hall or activity programme delivery Experience managing dry-side activities such as gymnastics Leading and developing leisure attendants and activity coaches

Your Responsibilities

Operational supervision of leisure facilities across shifts, ensuring smooth running of services Leading and motivating shift teams, acting as line manager to leisure attendants and/or coaches Maintaining high standards of customer service, safety and presentation Supporting the Deputy Centre Manager with service improvement and customer experience delivery Responding to operational issues and providing reliable shift cover across a 6-week rolling rota (including early, late and weekend shifts)

What We're Looking For

Ambitious, proactive leaders with a passion for delivering excellent service Experience working in public leisure or sports facilities Confidence in staff supervision, problem solving and customer engagement Flexibility to work across wet-side or dry-side areas depending on expertise Willingness to obtain additional industry qualifications where needed
If you're ready to step into a key operational leadership role in leisure services, we'd love to hear from you.

If you require any further detail about this role then contact Rebecca Laughton at rebecca.laughton@chesterfield.gov.uk to set up a call, or for further information on this post, please view the job description and person specification attached.

Shift Pattern:

Week 1 - Thursday 6:15 to 14:00 and Friday 6:15 to 14:00 Week 2 - Monday 13:30 to 22:15, Friday 13:30 to 22:15 and Saturday 15:00 to 20:30 Week 3 - Thursday 13:30 to 22:15 and Sunday 7:30 to 15:15 Week 4 - Monday 6:15 to 16:00, Thursday 6:15 to 14:00 and Friday 6:15 to 14:00 Week 5 - Friday 13:30 to 22:15 and Saturday 15:00 to 20:30 Week 6 - Thursday 13:30 to 22:15 and Sunday 7:30 to 15:15

How to apply

Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk no later than the closing date shown below.

Closing date:

19 October 2025

Provisional interview date:

to be confirmed

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 29,064.31-31,357.00 per year

Expected hours: 18.50 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Financial planning services Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Sick pay
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person