Assistant Manager (Sport & Leisure)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Assistant Manager - Shawlands, Glasgow
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: Base rate as advertised but opportunity to be much more with OTE which can be discussed at interview stage.
Assisting with the day-to-day management of the entire complex and supervision of all staff. The position entails working a flexible shift pattern to provide management cover at all times.
To provide a quality, effective and efficient service to users of Goals facilities and to assist the General Manager to develop sales and marketing plans to promote and maximise income opportunities. General Manager to develop & execute operational & sales plans to promote operational excellence and maximise income potential.
Overview of main duties and responsibilities
- To supervise all employees including Team Members, Cleaners and Maintenance employed by Goals, ensuring the highest standard of service is provided to all customers and guests at the facility.
- To contribute to the development of business development plan to develop all aspects of the business with specific focus on driving football income.
- Assist the General Manager with the recruitment and selection of all non-managerial staff.
- To ensure sound administration procedures are followed and ensure that Company reporting
- procedures are followed at all times.
- To ensure the Company Health & Safety policy is fully implemented and that all staff training is maintained and completed.
- Attend weekly management meetings to maintain strong team communications and chair occasional meetings with other designations of staff.
- Ensure all cash and stock reconciliation procedures within the facility are followed as dictated by Company policy.
- To ensure that all facilities, fixtures and fittings within the Club are maintained to a high standard internally and externally.
- To co-ordinate the ordering of stock/goods and services as required to ensure the club operates smoothly and effectively.
- Such other duties as may be necessary from time to time, compatible with the nature of the post. It should be noted that this list is not exhaustive and serves simply to give an overall view of the position and key responsibilities of the post.
Benefits:
- Birthday Holiday
- Paid breaks
- Pension scheme
- Access to employee assistance careline for you and your family
- Bonus scheme based on KP’s
- Team incentives
- 50 % Discount on Goals related products (parties function hire, food)
- Free individual pitch hire
- Annual events – Christmas night out
- Uniform provided
- Fantasy football team league with prizes
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £23,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Experience:
- Management: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: GGS/AM
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Sports & Recreation
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Manager (Sport & Leisure) roles across Goals's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Sports & Recreation.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,500 - £23,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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