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Duty Manager

BH Live Active, Bitterne Leisure Centre Southampton
Full-time
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Duty ManagerBH Live Active, Bitterne Leisure Centre SouthamptonGeneral Manager
Summary of role
To ensure the provision of excellent customer service and safe operation of the centre through day-to-day management of the sports centre when on duty.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the leisure centre, ensuring the safety, cleanliness, efficiency, and excellent customer service across all activity areas including the swimming pools, group exercise classes, and dryside facilities.
Support the wider team to meet operational, health and safety, and financial targets
Key responsibilities
Carry out visual building inspections to ensure that the presentation of the building both
internally and externally meet high standards. Administer an effective routine problem and fault-handling system for the centre and
ensure priority faults are dealt with immediately by the technical team. Responsible for the security of the building whilst on duty and respond to emergency calls
when off duty. Supervise and support colleagues including lifeguards, receptionists, instructors, and
cleaning staff. Ensure high standards of customer service across all areas of the centre. Resolve
complaints efficiently and courteously. Ensure each department has the appropriate level of stafing and be responsible for the
coordination of reactive shift cover.
To be responsible for and co-ordinate the safe evacuation of all members of the public and colleagues as per the centre's emergency procedures.
To open and close the centre in accordance with the published hours. Represent the centre at meetings as and when required.
Have an active “hands on'” approach in response to peak times and high volumes across
the centre. To be fully aware and adhere to the centre's normal operating procedures and emergency
action procedures. To ensure that the centre and surrounding area and all activities which take place are
maintained and carried out in a safe condition and in compliance with current health & safety legislation.
To ensure that BH Live policies are implemented and adhered to.
To deal with any complaints or grievances and undertake any other duties as directed.
To be the sites health & safety representative.
Supervise and manage, direct and co-ordinate all colleagues within the centre in a
professional manner, ensuring a smooth and efficient operation of all facilities.
Undertake return to work interviews with colleagues as necessary.
To assist the General Manager with the recruitment and selection of new colleagues.
Have day to day contact with customers, colleagues and managers.
Act as the designated First Aider and Pool Responder/Lifeguard as required.
Conduct and document regular facility checks including pool tests, fire exits, gym
equipment, and cleanliness standards. Any other duties required which are in line with the pay grade for this role.
Skills and experienceDetails Criteria
Criteria
Experience of dealing with customersEssential
Experience of supervising or managing colleagues within a leisure industryEssential
Experience of carrying out building and equipment inspectionsEssential
Knowledge of the leisure industry with an awareness of industry trends and itsdevelopmentDesirable
To show evidence of ongoing educational and professional developmentDesirable
Ability to manage and motivate peopleEssential
Ability to make decisions in line with policies and proceduresEssential
Ability to communicate appropriately with colleagues and customersEssential
Understanding of health & safety, environmental health & fire legislations in theleisure industryEssential
Ability to multitask, prioritise and delegate tasksEssential
Calm and level-headed under pressureEssential
Passion to provide excellent customer service with a positive attitudeEssential
The ability to motivate and inspire othersEssential
Good attention to detail.Essential
Flexibility / able to work unsocial hours to meet the operational opening hours ofthe centre on a rota basis.Essential
QualificationsNational Pool Lifeguard Qualification EssentialFirst Aid at Work Qualification (if not currently held must be gained within 8 weeks) EssentialSupervisory/Management Qualification or proven track record of supervising a team Essential

Roles and responsibilities will evolve and change over time.