Assistant Leisure and Activities Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Join our fantastic leisure team as Assistant Manager for a career with more life!
If you’ve got charisma, positive energy, and love to lead a great team, this exciting opportunity is right up your street. As an Assistant Leisure and Activities Manager at Parkdean Resorts, you’ll be right in the middle of the action where no two days are the same.
Our Assistant Leisure and Activities Managers must hold a current NPLQ Lifeguard and Pool Plant Operations qualification as well as ideally hold a RLSS or STA Trainer qualification.
So, why Parkdean Resorts?
Well, besides the one-of-a-kind team culture, stunning locations across the UK, and the security that comes with being a part of the UK’s largest holiday park operator, we can offer:
- Up to 50% off holidays with us
- 25% off holidays for friends & family
- 30% off park activities, food & drink
- Clear career pathways for those looking to progress
Your day-to-day.
Our managers are smooth operators, providing a seamless and memorable experience for our guests and owners. This means:
- Ensuring the safety of customers, team members and the security of equipment, chemicals, plant room and pools
- Maintaining team member effectiveness through an excellent induction plan and ongoing training
- Delivering the sports and leisure programme to the highest standard
- Ensuring the good working order of all pool and plant equipment and all procedures are followed in line with the SPLASH manual
- Plan, implement, and monitor winter close and summer opening procedures
- Ensure that all Lifeguards are fully trained to the required legal standard
- Observe all RLSS and STA requirements.
Are we the right fit for you?
At Parkdean Resorts we don’t leave unforgettable moments to chance. We pitch in, we have fun, and we grow, challenging and inspiring each other to make great things happen every, single, day. We’re the people people, Parkdean people - we’re family, ensuring holiday happy is never far away.
Care | we care about our guests, our people, and our communities.
Pace | we make great things happen, making the most of every minute.
Difference | we celebrate difference and encourage each other to be ourselves.
Belonging | we’re family, offering a home away from home where people feel safe.
Value | we value all.
PDR is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Adults at Risk. Background checks including DBS (or equivalent) will be carried out if appropriate.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Driffield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 18/02/2023
Expected start date: 20/02/2023
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: Hotels & Resorts
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Leisure and Activities Manager roles across Parkdean Resorts'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 Hotels & Resorts.
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 £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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