Sports and Leisure Team Leader

Holland & Barrett; Bembridge, Grimsby, Rookley Green, Tremayne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading holiday resort company is seeking a Sports & Leisure Team Leader in Bembridge. You will supervise and motivate staff, ensure customer safety, and maintain high service levels. Key responsibilities include operating the leisure centre while enhancing customer experiences. A current NPLQ and First Aid certificate are required, along with a good education standard. Enjoy a competitive salary around £13.21 per hour, with benefits like discounts on holidays.

Benefits

Discounts on Away Resorts Holidays

On Park Discounts

Qualifications

• Current NPLQ and First Aid at Work certificate required.
• Experience in backwashing and COSHH essential.
• Desirable qualifications: Pool Plant Operator (PPO), National Pool Management Qualification (NPMQ).

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating the leisure centre efficiently.
• Supervise and train team members for customer service.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness standards in the centre.

Skills

Customer service excellence

Ability to work under pressure

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Role: Finance

Transport Provided: No

Accommodation: No

Closing Date: 11 February 2026

Sports & Leisure Team Leader

Location: Whitecliff Bay, Bembridge, Isle of Wight

Hours of work: Variable - some evenings & weekends required

Salary: £13.21 per hour - paid weekly!

What we need in a nutshell

We are looking for a dynamic, determined and enthusiastic person to join our holiday heroes. You will thrive in providing memorable guest experiences and want to be part of developing the Sports & Leisure team in supervising, controlling and ensuring the safety of customers at all times and to provide the highest standard of customer service to all users of the sports & leisure facilities.

What you’ll be doing

Your role will be to assist in operating the leisure centre to achieve maximum sales whilst keeping the customer experience intact by having motivated and skilled staff who deliver a delightful customer experience and excellent levels of cleanliness.

Working in partnership with the Sports & Leisure Manager, Assistant Leisure Manager and other team leaders you will;

• Actively market and promote the business, continually seeking opportunities to increase sales and improve customer service.
• To effectively supervise, train & motivate all team whilst on duty to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the centre, whilst maintaining excellent levels of customer care that promote and reflect the image of the centre.
• Maintain and develop the highest levels of service & safety within the leisure centre
• Responsible for the security of facilities, Centre presentation cleanliness and maintenance, plant operation, water quality testing, stock replenishment and ensure normal operating procedures and emergency action plans are implemented as required.
• Processing financial transactions and cash reconciliation and accepting bookings in compliance with regulations.
• Carry out any other duties specified by Centre Management to ensure the effective operation of the Centre’s service including emergency action plans and procedures
• Ensure a high standard of cleanliness is maintained throughout the centre in accordance with cleaning schedules and standards.
• Monitor and maintain the safety and welfare of customers and staff. Ensure the correct behaviour and use by customers and staff of the Centre.

This is only a guide to the range of duties involved. The post holder will need to be flexible and adaptable in order to respond to other duties that may be required from time to time.

One more thing… holidays happen at holiday times, so you’ll need to work your magic on bank holidays and weekends too.

Skills, experience and qualities you’ll need

We’ll provide training, but you must:

• Hold a current valid NPLQ and a First Aid at Work certificate as well as experience in backwashing and experience of COSHH
• A good standard of education, ideally to GCSE standard or equivalent
• Works well under pressure and a good communicator too
• Attention to detail and high standards
• Desirable: Pool Plant Operator (PPO), National Pool Management Qualification (NPMQ) or equivalent, Fire Warden training

It’s about your values too. We have a can-do, fun loving, people centred ethos here at Away Resorts, which is captured by our holiday heroes’ mantra of Attentive Amazing Lovers – if that’s fired up your curiosity, have a read about it here and decide if it describes you. In exchange for your loyalty and hard work we offer an excellent salary, high job satisfaction in an environment that is fast moving with a business that is continually developing and evolving.

What we can offer you

This is an exciting role as a key member in our F&B team, and we look after you with a great range of benefits, including:

• Discounts on Away Resorts Holidays
• On Park Discounts

Want to join our team? Here’s how to apply

Just click on the Apply Now button and follow the instructions. To find out more about what it’s like to work for Away Resorts, check us out at www.awayresorts.co.uk/careers.