Assistant Manager

Padel People | Wimborne, Dorset

Full-time · £25,000 + bonus · On site · New 8-court venue opening this autumn

We're opening a brand new Padel People venue in Wimborne: eight courts under one roof, and one of our biggest sites yet. We're looking for an Assistant Manager to help run it day to day, working alongside the General Manager to make it a brilliant place to play. It's a hands-on role for someone who can keep a busy venue running smoothly, look after members, and get on court themselves.

About Padel People

Padel People run premium padel venues across the UK, and we're growing fast. Wimborne is a new eight-court site (six doubles, two singles) with a social area, and it will be a real hub for padel in Dorset. You'll help open it and shape how it runs from day one.

The role

You're the General Manager's right hand and the person members see most. You'll keep the day-to-day running tight, cover the floor, and step in wherever needed, from sorting a booking to jumping on court to make up a game. When the GM is off, you're the one holding it together.

What you'll do

• Run the venue day to day alongside the GM, and take charge when they're away

• Look after front of house: welcome members, handle bookings, and keep the experience first class

• Help manage the team and coordinate shifts so the site is always properly staffed

• Coach and play with members, cover sessions, and help fill quieter hours

• Keep the venue clean, safe and well presented, and deal with issues as they come up

• Support events, leagues and social nights that build the community

Who we're looking for

• A capable padel player who's comfortable on court and can play and coach with members

• Naturally good with people: warm, energetic, and happy being the face of the club

• Organised and dependable, able to juggle bookings, staff and the floor without dropping a ball

• Calm under pressure and happy to lead when the GM isn't there

• Flexible on hours: evenings and weekends are when the venue is busiest

• Coaching qualifications and management experience are a plus, but attitude and reliability matter most

Package

• £25,000 salary + £1 for every off peak booking made

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays

• Workplace pension

• Private Coaching top up

• Free court access at a brand new eight-court venue

• Room to grow as the site and the business expand

How to apply

Send a short note about yourself to george@padelpeople.co.uk. Tell us a bit about your padel,

any experience running a venue or team, and why this role suits you.