Job Description
The role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Area Manager based in West Yorkshire to join our team. You’ll be responsible for the overall leadership and management of our Leeds base. Build key relationships with colleagues, parents, educational and government services.
The CEO will provide a clear strategic framework that enables the delivery of our operational and financial targets, whilst ensuring a positive relationship with the organisation’s business and community partners. Our programmes will provide increased opportunities for young people to become engaged in sport. You will grow the new operation from the ground up based on existing area models.
Main duties and responsibilities
• Developing the LSC brand through lead generation, sales and growth of the company’s activities in the Leeds area
• Managing delivery of curricular, extra-curricular, weekend and school holiday activities.
• Managing the administration duties involved with the post
• Managing equipment and vehicles
• Promotion/Marketing of sessions, courses and company as a whole
About us
Everybody at Little Sports Coaching plays a part a fundamental role in creating opportunities for children and young people to become engaged in sport in nurseries, schools and private facilities. With over 100 clubs delivering sessions in football, dance, dodgeball, gymnastics and multi sports we run a range of sessions from lunchtime cover, breakfast, after school clubs and holiday courses.
In addition we have a successful football academy and professional team. Founded in 2008 our Junior football team FC Sports have already established and excellent reputation for developing great players in an excellent environment. We now have over 400 players registered to the club and over 30 teams playing each week we have clubs across the North West.
We are a winner of Investors in People, we are passionate about team work, and take pride in our success’s and support staff in achieving their goals.
Our people are our greatest asset and as an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to work with us.
Employee Benefits
We invest in our people and offer support with training and development through apprenticeships and work based learning.
Everyone loves a perk and here at Little Sports Coaching we value our team members. That’s why we have teamed up with Perk Box where you can access money off, discounts, and vouchers with top named brands including Odeon, Sky TV, Virgin Holidays, Starbucks and lots more.
You may be auto-enrolled into the pension after 3 months of service if you meet the eligibility criteria. We also have a recommend a friend bonus.
About you
Ideally, you’ll have 5 years’ experience delivering sports coaching, 2 years of account management and an experience in sales would be advantageous. It’s faced paced so you’ll need to be highly motivated with a can-do attitude and be able to work part of a team. This is a brand-new post so you’ll be flexible to change, remain calm under pressure and be passionate about sport.
How to apply
If this sounds like the role for you please email your CV and covering letter to info@littlesportscoaching.co.uk. If you would like to know more about the role please contact the office on 0800 032 1806.
PLEASE NOTE THE POST MAY CLOSE IF WE FIND THE RIGHT APPLICANT BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE. WE CAN ALSO CONDUCT INTERVIEWS IN THE EVENING OR ON A SATURDAY.
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