Avisford Park Hotel, West Sussex Vacancies

Avisford Park Hotel has 140 bedrooms with meeting and event space for 220 delegates, with the flexibility to cater for any kind of event. We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Leisure Manager to join the team at Avisford Park Hotel.

The Role of Leisure Manager

The Leisure Manager will support the GM in ensuring that Leisure is run effectively and efficiently, giving a great guest experience enhancing the hotel experience overall.

The responsibilities will include pool tests, ensuring quality, cleanliness and Health & Safety standards are met across the pool and gym area whilst delivering excellent customer service. As leisure is open throughout the day the Leisure Manager and team will cover varied shifts to ensure that the hotel guests and leisure members are supported and have someone to answer any questions at all times.

The Leisure Manager will maintain accurate membership records and will support the club with attracting more members, they will be pro active in growing leisure members and create an environment where members feel confident.

The role requires ideally someone who is NPLQ or Pool Responder trained and who has Pool Plant knowledge, experience, and qualifications.

The Leisure Manager will ensure that all processes are followed within Leisure and that they develop, train and support their team to do the same, as one team you will also interact with all other colleagues across the hotel.

As a manager within the hotel the Leisure Manager will support with DM shifts, there will be a good understanding of the hotel operation and have a positive and collaborative approach to working within the wider hotel setting.

Job Overview:

The Leisure Manager is responsible for the overall management, development, and profitability of the hotel’s leisure club, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence. This role involves overseeing the daily operations of the leisure facilities, including the gym, swimming pool, spa, and fitness classes, while maintaining high standards of customer service, safety, and hygiene. The Leisure Manager will lead and motivate a team, drive membership sales, and implement strategies to enhance the club’s offerings and revenue.

Experience & Qualifications

· Pool Plant Room qualification (NPPO or equivalent)

· Pool Responder (NPLQ or equivalent or willingness to obtain)

· First Aid qualified.

· Previous experience in a management or supervisory role within a leisure, fitness, or hospitality environment.

· Strong leadership and communication skills.

· A passion for fitness, wellness, and excellent customer service.

· Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a leisure environment.

· Experience with Club wise.

Benefits as a Leisure Manager

· Live in accommodation available

– Discounted accommodation (£25 per room per night) in other hotels within crest the group

· 50% off Food & Beverage in other Hotels within the Crest group

· Uniform

· Meal on Duty

· Training in house

· Free parking on site

· Company events (BBQ / Christmas Party)

· Long service award

· Shining Star of the quarter recognition

· Refer a friend to work bonus