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Climbing Centre Co-Ordinator Vacancy

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Climbing Centre Co-Ordinator Vacancy, Recruitment Premier Post, 1 weeks @ GBP 75pw We are pleased to announce the opening of the Huddersfield Climbing Centre in May 2015. The centre will be part of the new multi-million pound Huddersfield Leisure Centre, and will provide an exciting and modern climbing facility for the people of Kirklees and beyond.

We are looking to recruit a Climbing Centre Co-ordinator to oversee the daily climbing centre operations. Huddersfield Climbing Centre will offer a training facility for the Yorkshire climbing community as well as high quality instruction for all ages and abilities. Huddersfield, alongside Manchester, Harrogate and Reading Climbing Centres, is part of the climbing centre group and is recognised as a market leader in the industry.

The main elements of the new Climbing Centre Co-ordinator role will include the daily running of the centre with a focus on the following areas:

  • Health & Safety as the highest priority issues. The Climbing Centre Co-ordinator will be expected to maintain the highest safety standards and strive toward best practice in all areas of the business.
  • Identifying, understanding and reacting to trends within the market in line with defined targets for course delivery, casual climber usage and new
    opportunities. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the climbing industry, and the potential for engaging both existing enthusiasts and new participants.
  • Delivering marketing initiatives based on identified target markets. This will require a creative ability both in the formulation, and in the practical delivery of initiatives; often requiring good IT skills.
  • Understanding and sustaining the Climbing Centre Group brand values through the upkeep of defined standards within Huddersfield Climbing Centre. An attention to detail and understanding of modern leisure users' expectations is an integral part of this area.
  • Working with established budgets to ensure that Centre operations remain sustainable for the benefit of the centre customers and employees. The
    successful candidate will have good Microsoft Excel skills and will be expected to ensure that Huddersfield Climbing Centre is run efficiently.
  • Working with all members of the Huddersfield Climbing Centre team to sustain and develop a positive working environment for all. This will include
    understanding operational and staffing issues and working to resolve any conflict, as well as assisting in developing solutions and systems to address future needs.
  • The successful candidate will also take on the role of key-holder and duty manager as part of working within a rota system. They will take an active
    role in maintaining health and safety standards, high levels of customer service and contribute to a fun, vibrant and safe atmosphere for all our customers.
  • Delivery of instruction and coaching sessions. We run courses for climbers aged five to adult, and as such applicants must be comfortable working with groups and individuals across a wide age range.

 

This is a full-time role, which will require working hours across the opening hours of the business, including evenings and weekends. Hours will be based upon a regular rota system.

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter, highlighting why you would be suitable for the role based on the identified criteria, to finance@climbingcentregroup.com no later than 9am on Monday the 16th of March.

 




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