Sport & Leisure Assistant Manager (Activity Centre)

Job Vacancy

With a passion for outdoor adventure that sees beyond the adrenaline highs you will be dedicated to supporting & developing high quality, inclusive & accessible opportunities for the people of Midlothian to experience activities that leave them feeling on top of the world!

Having commenced on an ambitious construction plan at Midlothian Snowsports Centre you will support the Operations Manager and Team at what will become a global destination for outdoor Snowsports and adventure.

We are nearing completion of the first phase of upgrading and adding the following facilities and activities;

• Alpine Coaster
• New road & junction
• Upgraded car parking facilities.

You will play a key role in establishing our operational practices, striving for excellence in all we do and the ultimate success of the facility

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated team player to join the Sport & Leisure team, someone who can see the opportunities ahead and can take their teammates with them on that journey.

KNOWLEDGE

The minimum essential qualification is a degree level qualification in management/leisure management or 10 years working in a snowsports/activity environment.

Coaching certificate in Snowsports minimum BASI II and First Aid at work with experience of administering First Aid. 

Technical understanding of mechanical uplifts and ropeways. Extensive H&S of Ariel Ropeways and snowsports slopes covering management and maintenance. 

Experience of coordinating and managing large events. Staff supervision and utilising IT packages, including Word and Excel software.

CLOSING DATE - Tuesday 3rd September 2024

INTERVIEW DATE - Week commencing 9^th September 2024

Job Advert

Position Title: Sport & Leisure Assistant Manager (Activity Centre)

Position Number: M1949

Directorate: Place

Location: Midlothian Snowsports Centre

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week

Working Pattern: Mon to Fri Flexible

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £36,311.02 per annum. 

Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check will be met by you. 

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.