Club Manager
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- What's it like to be a Club Manager?
- How to become a Club Manager
- Latest Club Manager jobs
- Top skills and experience for Club Managers
- Is Club Manager the right role for you?
- Club Manager role reviews
What's it like to be a Club Manager?
Club Managers ensure the safe and efficient operation of sporting clubs, pubs, nightclubs, RSAs and other venues. They roster and coordinate staff and manage inventory to deliver food and beverages, entertainment, gaming and other amenities to members and visitors.
Tasks and duties
- Planning and managing daily operations, security and maintenance.
- Using software to manage reservations and input financial information.
- Booking and overseeing entertainment and sporting activities.
- Observing and ensuring compliance with liquor, gaming and OH&S laws and regulations.
- Onboarding new club members and keeping members informed of upcoming events.
- Hiring, training, rostering and supervising staff.
- Attending board meetings.
How to become a Club Manager
You don’t need any formal qualifications to work as a Club Manager, however industry experience is essential. Many employers will also require completion of relevant licences for the service of alcohol and gaming. A qualification in hospitality or business management may be beneficial.
- Gain experience working in a licensed venue such as a pub, restaurant or sporting club.
- To manage a licensed venue or one with gaming facilities, you will need certifications such as a Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA), Responsible Service of Gaming (RSG) and a First Aid Certificate. These are available through TAFEs and local Registered Training Organisations (RTO).
- Consider completing a Certificate IV in Hospitality (SIT40416) or a bachelor degree in business management to increase your employment prospects.
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Find out how your salary compares with the average salary for Club Managers.Latest Club Manager jobs on SEEK
Be one of the first to discover these recently listed jobs, or browse all Club Manager jobs on SEEK right now.General Manager
Barmera Club
Barmera, Riverland & Murray Mallee SA
Full Time
Hospitality & Tourism4d ago
Club Manager
Belgravia Health & Leisure Group
Ringwood, Melbourne VIC
Full Time
Sport & Recreation1m ago
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Club Manager employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Fitness Industry
Club Operations
Membership Generation
Sales
First Aid
Social Media
Hygienic
CPR First Aid Certificate
Lead Generation
Leadership
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Latest Club Manager reviews
May 2021
Did my PT course to become a PT and now I’ve been managing a gym instead for 10+ years
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate IV in Fitness
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationGym managing
The good thingsHelping people
Seeing people’s results
Interacting with people
The challengesChasing dishonoured payments
Rude customers
Taking time off when you have a small team or team members who don’t know how to perform your role
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May 2021
Club Manager is a rewarding role where you have the ability to have a positive impact on someone’s health and fitness journey
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate IV in Fitness
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationSport & Recreation
The good thingsYou get to lead a passionate team of fitness professionals on helping new and existing members achiever their health and fitness goals
The challengesKPIs can be almost in achievable which makes staying motivated challenging
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