Head of Snowsports - Full time role in Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Working for Swadlincote Snowsports Centre in Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Posted: 13th Feb 2025
Salary: £Up to 28,000 per annum
Job Description

Looking for an exciting role where you can achieve your flexible work life balance?

We are looking for a Head of Snowsports to join our team!

Swadlincote Snowsports Centre operates a dry Ski Slope and Toboggan Run together with a Fully Licensed Bar & Restaurant.

We are offering you

A competitive rate of pay (salary negotiable depending on experience)

Free membership to Health Assured our Employee Assistance Programme Discounts on activities for family & friends

Discounted food on shift

Free membership to Perks at Work offering huge retail discounts

About you

This role is key to the day to day running of the centre and we are looking for someone who can add value to our business.

You will be able to either ski or snowboard at an advanced level, preferably both. You will need to be able to assess and coach new and existing instructors and improve their skills through our weekly instructor training programme.

This role is not just about your ability to ski or board, a large part involves the management of the ski instructors, Leisure Assistants and the snow sports programmes. In order to do this, you must be able to demonstrate a highly positive and proactive and systematic approach, the ability to be able to give constructive and clear feedback to instructors, leisure assistants and management, and the ability to promote the products and services of the centre, as well as manage a team. Liaising with and expanding existing clubs, schools and universities business.

You will need to have excellent IT and organisational skills to manage day to day admin and our booking system EZ-Runner.

Ideally you will have a minimum of 2 years supervisory or management experience and must have ski or snowboard qualifications, coupled with a Passion for the sport.

And here is the small print

40 hours per week - 5 days out of 7

28 days holiday (Including Bank Holidays)

Workplace Pension Scheme with employer contribution

Free Car Parking on site

Please note this role will be subject to a DBS check prior to employment

If you are interested then apply now, or call Sandra our Centre Manager on 01283 890089 to find out more!

    Application Form
    Please use the following form to submit your application or call +44 (0) 1283 217200. Due to the high volume of emails we will only contact successful candidates.