Job Overview:

Padel & Leisure Manager

Location: Leisure Facility
Hours: Full-time, including evenings and weekends
 

Our client is launching three brand-new outdoor padel courts and are seeking a driven, creative, and operationally minded Padel & Leisure Manager to lead this exciting new venture. While the initial focus of the role will be to build and launch the padel offer from scratch, this is a multi-faceted leisure management position.

Once padel is established, the role will form part of the wider leisure operations team, supporting and working across other areas of the facility as required. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, enjoys variety, and has strong marketing and social media skills to grow participation, awareness, and revenue.

Key Responsibilities – Padel Development & Launch

• Take ownership of launching and developing the padel operation from the ground up
• Become the lead contact and in-house expert on all aspects of padel, including participation models, customer experience, and best practice
• Research, select, and manage padel booking and management software systems
• Design and deliver opening events, launch campaigns, and promotional activities
• Recruit, coordinate, and manage padel coaches and external providers
• Develop padel programmes including coaching, leagues, social play, junior sessions, and corporate bookings
• Manage the ongoing day-to-day operation of the padel courts

Marketing & Social Media

• Lead all padel-related marketing activity, from launch through to ongoing promotion
• Create and manage social media content, campaigns, and schedules
• Drive participation through digital marketing, promotions, partnerships, and community engagement
• Support wider marketing initiatives to grow the overall business
• Monitor engagement, bookings, and performance, adapting campaigns accordingly