At Freedom Leisure we can offer a friendly working environment that brings lots of variety every day.
We are seeking inspirational and experienced Swim Manager to build an excellent reputation and programme of swim activities for the local community. Your main duties will be to drive aquatic activities to meet all set budgets and exceed commercial success by developing a comprehensive pool programme, including learn to swim, school and club programmes and training staff to Freedom Leisure’s high standards.
The role will include some evening and weekend working, with scope to develop skills and qualifications that could provide opportunities to move further within the business.
The people we are looking for need to be passionate about swimming, have a drive to lead commercial success, a natural ability to promote activities in the centre as well as social media, to manage a number of priorities at the same time and be able to build, lead and motivate staff.
In addition to this, you will also need to demonstrate the following in your application:
- ASA (Level 2) Swimming Teacher certificate
- Previous experience in swimming pool management, recreation, or a related field
- Skills to establish key relationships quickly
- Knowledge of pool operations, maintenance, and safety standards
- Financial management and budgeting skills
- Good commercial awareness and experience of assisting the delivery of targets and income performance
- Awareness of industry developments and trends
- Problem solving, project management, customer service and leadership skills
At Freedom Leisure we welcome our diverse local community to our centres every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Freedom Leisure, You Matter!
Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. We aim to be the employer of choice within our industry and we strive for this every day.
In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday - Sunday (rota basis)
- To design, maintain, monitor and report back on a financially viable swimming lesson programme that meets the needs of the centre customers, schools, and pre-schoolers.
- To ensure the smooth administrative running of the swim school
- To organise and communicate the swimming teacher rota in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring that all lessons are covered by authorised staff
- To organise the work carried out by swimming teachers
- To assist in the recruitment of the swimming teachers.
- To be able to work flexibly with a level of autonomy and decision making confidence.
- Assist in creating marketing campaigns to promote the swimming facility and its programs
- Develop and manage the swimming facility's budget, ensuring proper allocation of resources for staffing, supplies, and maintenance
- Develop and promote swim programmes, classes, and events for different skill levels and ages
- Ensure that all safety standards and regulations are met, including the enforcement of swimming pool rules
- Oversee emergency procedures, including first aid, and CPR certification for relevant staff
- Supervise and evaluate staff performance, ensuring all team members provide high-quality service and adhere to safety protocols
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?
- My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
- Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
- Incremental holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
- Company pension
- Various insurance and saving schemes
- Financial advice
- Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only)
- All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment
Closing date: 20th December 2024
Salary: up to £18,832 per annum
