Head of the Water Park & Facilities Manager

Seefeld Park Sarnen AG; Sarnen; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Seefeld Park Sarnen AG in Switzerland seeks a capable leader to oversee the day-to-day running and further development of our water park. You will lead the lifeguards and ensure safe, smooth operations across the facility.

The role includes ensuring compliance with legal, hygiene and safety standards, maintaining all technical systems, coordinating maintenance projects, planning seasonal preparations, and contributing to the company’s strategic and operational development as a member of the

Qualifications

• Basic technical or vocational training, ideally supplemented by further training in swimming pool technology or facility management.
• Swiss Pool Attendant Certificate or Pool Attendant Training Course (BAKU), or willingness to undertake training.
• Management experience, ideally in a water park or leisure centre.
• Sound technical knowledge and organisational skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a business-oriented approach and willingness to take on responsibility.
• Willingness to work on weekends and public holidays during the swimming season.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running and development of the water park.
• Lead lifeguard team and ensure safe, smooth operations of the pool.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain upkeep, servicing and maintenance of all technical systems and infrastructure.
• Coordinate maintenance work and technical projects.
• Plan seasonal preparations and the winterisation of the facilities.
• Contribute to strategic and operational development as a member of the Executive Board.

Skills

Leadership

Management experience

Technical knowledge

Organisational skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Weekend work

Education

Swiss Pool Attendant Certificate

Pool Attendant Training Course (BAKU)

Job description

This state-of-the-art 5-star leisure complex, comprising a campsite, water park and restaurant right on the shores of Lake Sarnen, welcomes a wide variety of guests from near and far all year round.

Your responsibilities

• You will be responsible for the day-to-day running and further development of our water park.
• You will lead the team of lifeguards and ensure that the pool runs safely and smoothly.
• You will ensure compliance with legal requirements and hygiene and safety standards.
• You are responsible for the upkeep, servicing and maintenance of all technical systems and infrastructure.
• You will coordinate maintenance work and technical projects
• You will plan the seasonal preparations and the winterisation of the facilities.
• As a member of the management team, you will play an active role in shaping the strategic and operational development of Seefeld Park.

What do you bring to the table?

• Basic technical or vocational training, ideally supplemented by further training in swimming pool technology or facility management.
• The Swiss Pool Attendant Certificate or the Pool Attendant Training Course (BAKU), or a willingness to undertake the relevant training.
• Management experience, ideally in a water park or leisure centre.
• Sound technical knowledge and organisational skills.
• An entrepreneurial mindset, a business-oriented approach and a willingness to take on responsibility.
• Willingness to work at weekends and on public holidays during the swimming season.

Here’s what we offer you

• A varied leadership role with a high degree of personal responsibility
• An active role in shaping the company’s development as a member of the Executive Board.
• A varied working environment right on the shores of Lake Sarnen.
• A motivated team and short decision-making processes.