Swim Manager - Pools- Fitness-Leisure

Swim Manager– Hounslow / Heston ( West London )Pools and Fitness
£29,604per annum
The company sets established high standards with our exuberant, friendly, driven professional approach across all our sites in Brentford, Chiswick, Hanworth, Heston, Isleworth & Osterley. Their leisure centres boast a full range of facilities including fitness studios, health suites, swimming pools, indoor & outdoor courts, pitches, tracks, and café facilities. It is their mission to provide inclusive and safe environments where we deliver supportive and professional services for all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to make a real difference and an enjoyable customer experience for all users of the Centre’s facilities.
About the Job
Responsible for the day-to-day running of our swim school, swimming lessons, and swim school programming, as well as acting as a Duty Manager for a min 2 shifts a week. Our swim managers work collaboratively with other departments across the business to ensure an innovative programme of activities, that support and give back to the local community, are delivered on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities include:
Day-to-day management of swimming teachers
Carrying out the deputy manager role when on duty management shifts.
Achieve centre financial targets and KPIs, by maximizing Swim School occupancy
Assisting with school swimming booking processes
Track, measure and report on the effectiveness of aquatic programmes
Maintain a keen understanding of industry trends effecting wet side, making appropriate recommendations for strategic and tactical development.
Deal with any H&S incidents, accidents, safeguarding concerns & report on the management system.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have a passion for swimming and the ability to influence and motivate staff. You will have experience working in wet operations ideally and be now looking to move into a senior or management position. Excellent communication skills and experience of leading a team in your career is also essential. Employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check & reference checks.
Qualifications Required
Ideally hold, or be looking to attain a:
* Level 2 Swimming Teacher Qualification
* National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
* First Aid at Work Certificate
* Pool Plant Operation Qualification
* Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and external partners.
* Outstanding organisational and time management abilities, with the capability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
* Effective negotiation experience
* Willingness to challenge the status-quo seeing continuous improvement
* Past exposure to continuous organisational change and development
Strong understanding of creating an inclusive working environment
Benefits
* Free parking at all Leisure Centre Sites
* 22 days holiday allowance, plus bank holidays
* Free GOLD gym membership
* Company Rewards - discounts and offers from top brands and services
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
* Pension Scheme
* Refer a Friend Scheme offering up £250 for each new employee referred
* Staff wellbeing services, including access to online GP, occupational health and EAP
* Flu Jabs
* Eye care vouchers and support towards glasses
* Cycle to work scheme
* Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme
Application Process
If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please submit your CV
We will endeavour to contact all applicants however if you do not hear from me within two weeks then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful