Join the Social Sports Entertainment Revolution at SportsPlus!
Background:
Are you ready to be part of an epic adventure?
After an incredibly successful launch of our first site at Canterbury League Club last December, SportsPlus is now proud to be partnering with the Doylo RSL for our second SportsPlus Arena, opening this September. And guess what? We’ve got 5 more sites opening in 2025!
We’re stoked to be pioneers in Social Sports Entertainment, a new style of entertainment destination which serves up an incredible combo of seven sports simulator activities under one roof.
Our Canterbury site is a 700-square-metre social entertainment playground for kids and adults alike where patrons play & compete in immersive simulator games including Cricket, Tennis, Baseball, Lacrosse, Darts, Golf & F1 Racing while enjoying fun casual dining, cocktails and more.
Summary:
We are seeking an Assistant Venue Manager to support the daily operations of our venue. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, as well as a passion for providing exceptional customer service. This role will require flexibility in working hours, including evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Venue Manager in overseeing all aspects of the venue’s operations, including event planning, staffing, and customer service.
- Ensure all customers receive the best possible experience from the moment they check in, to their simulator inductions, to when they walk out wanting more!
- Manage and train venue staff, ensuring they are knowledgeable about the venue’s offerings and able to provide excellent customer service.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to promote the venue and its events through various channels, including social media and email marketing.
- Assist with event planning and execution, including handling general enquiries for bookings, events complaints and incidents.
- Deliver first class in-venue events, encompassing all simulator activities and customer experience.
- Maintain accurate records of venue operations, including financial reports and inventory management.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations and policies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, business administration, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the hospitality or events industry.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and event management software.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations and policies.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary & incentive based bonus.
- Opportunity for accelerated career growth and development within a young and exciting hyper growth startup.
- Dynamic, fun and energetic work environment.
- Access to work directly with the founders and CEO / COO.
- Free parking on site at Canterbury League Club.
- Staff discount rates at SportsPlus.
And Who Are We?
We hear you asking! Well, before you apply to join our team, please read on to find out a bit more about us. SportsPlus was founded by four passionate entrepreneurs with an insatiable drive to bring innovative entertainment concepts to Australia.
SportsPlus Canterbury opened in November 2023 and is our first flagship venue. And we’re pretty proud of it! We have two more sites opening in late 2024 and we aim to open four per year from 2025 onwards. Our vision is to be the leading provider of entertainment solutions to the Clubs industry for the next 20 years and beyond.
Want to be a part of the ride? Apply now to come and join us!
