YMCA Maidstone Centre Manager             

£30k-£34k + performance related bonus + benefits package

YMCA Maidstone are currently building a £4m "state of the art "Leisure Centre in the heart of Maidstone. Due to open in December 2010, the centre will house a 90 station fitness suite, exercise studios, sports hall, café bar, childrens/youth services and all weather pitch.

The YMCA has a strong commitment towards sport and physical activity, recognising the value and benefits of providing good participation opportunities to all people in the community.

Initially you will be responsible for the pre-launch sales campaign and challenged with meeting targets in line with the centre’s business plan. You will also be responsible for the recruitment of the centre’s workforce, comprising full and part time employees, casual labour and independent contractors. You will be integral to all pre-launch operational plans.

Post launch you will be responsible for the strategic day-to-day management of the centre. This will include the management of all departments with overall responsibility for financial performance and sustained profitability.

We expect you to have a proven track record of developing and improving financial performance and service delivery in a large multi-faceted operation. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of management experience in a similar role within the leisure industry.

If you are looking for a new and challenging role, have drive and ambition and are passionate about making a difference to peoples’ lives, then we would like to hear from you.

The YMCA is a Christian organisation and applicants should be supportive of its aims and purposes. Due to the high volume of applications we regret that only those candidates meeting the above criteria will be contacted.

Closing date for applications 1st June 2010. Interviews scheduled for Tuesday15th June and Friday16th June 2010.

For an application form and job description please contact admin@maidstoneymca.org.uk