ABOUT US

Creating Active Futures (CAF) operate and manage sports and leisure facilities provided by local authorities. The aim is to operate community based sports and leisure facilities, enhancing accessibility for all individuals to engage in diverse physical activities. Specifically, CAF aims to empower individuals to overcome barriers to participation in sports and leisure including those facing financial constraints, limited opportunities, or lacking necessary support to fully engage in sports activities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is an ideal role for an individual who is motivated by running their own facility.  Whether for the development of your career or the belief in a worthwhile role, the satisfaction, pride and personal responsibility you gain from such a key role will be important to you.  A key role, a key challenge, a personal experience!

Primary objectives for the Centre Manager will be: 

• To input into and implement the strategy for the business of Creating Active Futures.

• To consistently enhance both the financial performance and usage of the Contract.

• To ensure the effective running of the Creating Active Futures. facilities for the community.

• To manage, develop and co-ordinate staff resources effectively to meet the operational requirements of the Contract and to create a dynamic, innovative and responsive staff team through open communication and leadership.

• Develop, maintain and evolve good relations with existing clients.

• Monitor the performance of the operation through the proper Company accounting and reporting procedures.

• Increase the company’s image and credibility.

• Take responsibility for health and safety and actively participate in the maintenance and improvement of the overall Company Health and Safety culture.

• Be technically able and play a proactive role in securing new business for Creating Active Futures.

The Centre Manager will focus day to day on the following tasks:

• Oversee the smooth running of the facilities

• Ensure that the buildings are presented at the highest levels of cleanliness to the people that use the facilities

• To ensure that the systems provide information to the Client as required 

• To develop a programme that will attract increased usage from the local community

• To consistently develop and improve operational procedures

• To develop and maintain quality assured procedures for all aspects of the facilities operations inline with QUEST

• Build and maintain a sound organisational structure, recruiting, training and motivating staff within the Contract

• Effectively implement and monitor the company’s Health and Safety policy and associated procedures

• To implement Parkwood Holding’s Environmental Management Policy

• Carry out all financial accounting requirements

• Maintain a good motivational culture

• Ensure that the buildings are maintained according to the requirements of the centre

• To undertake any other duties as reasonably required by other Senior Management.

What can Creating Active Futures offer you?

• Competitive salary

• Incremental annual leave

• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person

• Employee health cash plan

• Employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Pension Scheme

• Company sick pay

• Career progression

• Training and development