Sports Centre Duty Manager & Swim Lead

Sports Centre Duty Manager & Swim Lead Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £19,526 Closing Date: 29th June 2026 This is a role for someone who thrives on variety, leadership, and making a tangible impact in both sports facility management and swimming instruction. As the Sports Centre Duty Manager & Swim Lead at Cranleigh School’s Trevor Abbot Sports Centre (TASC), you’ll combine operational oversight with the opportunity to grow and lead a thriving aquatics programme. If you’re passionate about fitness, swimming, and community engagement, this is your chance to make a difference. What you'll be doing As Sports Centre Duty Manager, you’ll: • Oversee the daily operations of the sports centre, including opening and closing facilities, setting up equipment, and ensuring smooth running of activities. • Deliver exceptional customer service, responding to enquiries and feedback professionally and promptly. • Instruct gym users on safe equipment use and lead weekly fitness classes (subject to qualifications). • Manage administrative tasks such as bookings, newsletters, and promotional initiatives to support commercial growth. • Proactively engage with potential new activities, clubs, and groups to expand the centre’s offerings. As Swim Lead, you’ll: • Deliver and oversee the Swim Academy, including Saturday morning sessions and weekday evening classes. • Develop a clear progression pathway for swimmers, celebrating achievements and maintaining strong communication with parents. • Design and deliver holiday swimming initiatives, such as intensive courses and themed weeks. • Identify and grow commercial swimming opportunities, including adult lessons, children’s pool parties, and school swimming provision. • Collaborate with the wider TASC team to maximise pool usage and revenue. About the team You’ll be part of the dynamic team at the Trevor Abbot Sports Centre, working closely with colleagues to deliver high-quality services to both the school and the wider community. Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of what we do, and you’ll have the support you need to succeed in this dual-faceted role. About Cranleigh School Cranleigh School is a leading independent school with a strong commitment to excellence in education, sports, and community engagement. The Trevor Abbot Sports Centre is a key part of our offering, providing outstanding facilities for both our students and the local community. Safer Recruitment Cranleigh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks, and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK. How to Apply For further details about the role and to apply, please visit our website: https://www.cranleigh.org/about-us/join-our-team/ Candidates are requested to submit a brief letter of application (no more than one side of A4), together with the online application and supported by a full CV (via the ‘Apply now’ button on the website) as soon as possible and no later than 9:00 am 29th June. Applications are considered as they are received and therefore the vacancy may close sooner than advertised. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Equal Opportunities Cranleigh School is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.