About the Role
Groove Padel is opening in November 2026 as one of the largest dedicated padel destinations in the region — but it’s not just courts. It’s a modern leisure club built around play, community and dwell: somewhere people come to play padel and stay for coffee, relax or work.
Club, Not Courts. That’s the whole idea, and Groove Padel needs a Club Manager who can bring it to life from day one — taking full operational and commercial responsibility for the centre, from pre-opening setup through to running the club day to day.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the culture, community and commercial success of a flagship padel destination from the ground up — building the atmosphere, dwell and sense of belonging that turns first-time visitors into regulars.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Running the day-to-day operation of 12 padel courts, 3 pickleball courts, a licensed bar & café, co-working space and pro shop
- Recruiting, training and leading a high-performing team across court operations, coaching, bar & café, and pro shop
- Owning the P&L — budgets, revenue growth, membership targets and commercial opportunities such as corporate events, leagues, tournaments and coaching programmes
- Championing the customer journey end to end, so every visit feels effortless, considered and unmistakably Groove
- Building Groove’s presence in the local community and developing the marketing and events programme
- Overseeing the coaching programme and player pathways for all ages and abilities
What We’re Looking For
- 3–5 years’ experience managing a sports, leisure or hospitality venue
- A proven track record owning budgets and P&L, and leading teams across multiple departments
- Experience in a customer-facing, membership-based environment
- Strong commercial acumen, with the energy and organisation to run a fast-paced, multi-faceted site
- An entrepreneurial, hands-on leader with a genuine passion for sport, community and hospitality
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, especially through pre-opening and launch
Padel, tennis or racket sports experience, a personal licence, and experience opening a new venue are all a bonus — but leadership and commercial track record matter most.
Key Performance Indicators
- Membership growth & retention
- Court utilisation levels
- Coaching programme participation
- Food & beverage revenue and margin
- Customer satisfaction scores
- Labour cost management
- Staff engagement & retention
- Overall club profitability
What’s In It For You
- Competitive salary of £42,000–£46,000 (dependent on experience), plus a bonus opportunity tied to growth targets
- Free/discounted court time and club membership
- Staff discount across the bar, café and pro shop
- Pension scheme and holiday allowance
- Training and development budget, including support for coaching and industry qualifications
- The chance to shape a flagship venue from day one, ahead of the November 2026 opening
This is a permanent, full-time role based in Peterborough, reporting directly to the Operations Director.
About the Employer:
Groove Padel is an exciting new modern leisure club opening in November 2026. As one of the largest dedicated padel centres in the region, Groove Padel features 12 state-of-the-art padel courts alongside 3 pickleball courts, a licensed bar and café, and a fully stocked pro shop.
But Groove is a club, not courts — a place people choose to spend time, whether that’s playing padel, working from the café, meeting a friend for coffee, or joining a social league. The mission is to build a vibrant, welcoming community where players of all abilities come together to enjoy the fastest-growing racket sport in the world, and find plenty of reasons to play, stay and belong.
CLUB, NOT COURTS. | PLAY. STAY. BELONG.
How to Apply:
Send a current CV and a covering letter (no more than two pages) outlining your suitability for the role and your vision for Groove Padel’s first year of operation.
Apply to: hello@groovepadel.com
Questions about the role? Contact Dan on 07904 041232.
Groove Padel is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
groovepadel.com | Opening November 2026
