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HEAD OF RACQUETS SPORTS

DEPARTMENT: FITNESS - SPORTS OFFICE

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with leadership experience to inspire our racquet sports communities which consist of tennis, padel, squash, pickleball, real tennis and table-tennis. Of the Club’s membership base, there are well over 5,000 members participating in racquet sports which makes this both a demanding and rewarding environment - the successful candidate would be comfortable engaging in a role where they balance the needs of a wide range of sporting needs.

This dynamic person will have a positive and innovative outlook and be responsible for overseeing a variety of social, competitive and coaching activities within a comprehensive racquets programme across the sports.

They will lead a team of permanent staff and self-employed coaching professionals across the racquet sports and service the relevant member committees.

They will demonstrate a collaborative approach while sitting on a team alongside other Head of Department roles at the Club.

They will be responsible for leading events, tournaments and competitions to a high-level as well overseeing the retail operation of the Club.

They would also be responsible for oversight of relevant budgets and achieving revenue targets while using a data-based basis for informed decision making.

 

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

Candidates will embody our Club values; excellence, responsibility and courtesy. The successful applicant will need to be able to meet the following requirements.

• Minimum LTA Level 4 (or equivalent in other racquet sport). 

• LTA Accreditation or hold valid DBS, First Aid and Safeguarding certificates. 

• Proven leadership and administrative skills.

• Proven experience within a management role. 

• Experience in a high-end, member club environment. 

• IT literate with experience working with bespoke software. 

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams etc). 

• Work on a seven-day rota. 

• Ability to demonstrate initiative, attention to details and collaboration. 

• Ability to demonstrate skills in diplomacy, emotional intelligence and motivation. 

• Experience in retail would be an advantage. 

BENEFITS

Benefits include: 

• 23 days of annual leave, or pro-rated annual leave (rising to 28 days after 5 years' continuous service) plus Bank Holidays. 

• Generous contributory pension.

• Life assurance, group income protection and an enhanced sick pay scheme.

• Opportunities for training, development and progression.

• Annual pay review and performance related bonus.

• Staff social events, free meals on duty and free onsite parking.

• Along with other benefits!

The Hurlingham Club is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.

Please note that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within four weeks then unfortunately you were not successful in your application on this occasion.

 

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