Aquatic Manager - Royal Tunbridge Wells

Fusion Lifestyle; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic leisure company in Tunbridge Wells is seeking an Aquatic Manager to oversee swim school operations. You will mentor Swim Instructors, manage daily activities, and promote aquatic programs. Ideal candidates will have a relevant certification and experience supervising a team. The position offers various employee benefits, including holiday entitlement and gym membership. This role also includes ensuring a high standard of safety and customer service within the facility.

Benefits

22 days’ holiday, plus 8 bank holidays

Employer contribution pension scheme

Free gym & swim membership

Free eye tests

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee referral scheme

Industry-leading training

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team, including training and mentoring.
• Experience teaching a diverse customer base.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage swimming programmes to meet curriculum requirements.
• Coordinate staff training and development.
• Assist in sales and promotion of swim programmes.

Skills

Team supervision and training

Communication skills

Customer service

Numerical skills

Flexibility

Education

ASA / Swim England Full Teachers Certification Level 2 or STA Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aquatic Manager – Royal Tunbridge Wells

We are recruiting for a Aquatics Manager which could just be the perfect job for you.

Learning to swim is not only fun and good exercise, but it could also save a life. As an Aquatic Manager you will ensure the smooth daily running of the swim school, maximising participation and revenue, mentor and develop a team of Swim Instructors and assist in the sales, promotion and outreach in relation to Aquatic Activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop and monitor the implementation and administration for both the School Swimming and “Learn to Swim” programmes to meet the requirements of the National Curriculum and Swim England's National Plan for Teaching, including preparing lesson plans and a comprehensive scheme of work.
• Manage and operate the online home portal system of choice.
• Coordinate the efficient and effective deployment of the team to meet customer, financial and operational demands of the centre.
• Coordinate and implement staff training and induction sessions.
• Provide appropriate, relevant courses throughout the year in line with the needs of the organisation.
• Support primary and secondary school teachers by coordinating and developing relevant, in‑service training.
• Assist in programming and promotions through innovative ideas, initiating actions to meet the demands of the facility's customers, and the organisational plans and retention programmes.
• Assist in the communication, sales, marketing and promotion of the Swim School programme and associated outreach and development work.
• Prepare reports on the centre’s operations, events and incidents when necessary.
• Ensure all concerns of a child safeguarding nature are referred in a timely and appropriate manner, in accordance with Fusion’s Safeguarding policy.
• Adhere to the Equality and Diversity Policy, operating procedures, customer service standards and uniform policy at all times.
• Proactively manage customer behaviour during the use of facilities to ensure highest possible levels of safety and enjoyment.

Qualifications

• ASA / Swim England Full Teachers Certification Level 2 or STA Certificate.
• Experience supervising a team including training, development, appraisals, performance management and mentoring staff.
• Experience teaching a diverse customer base.
• Understanding of relevant health and safety and employment legislation.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, particularly in relation to building trust and rapport with children and their parents.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, alongside strong numerical and written skills.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the swimming lesson programme.
• Empathic and caring nature, with the ability to guide appropriate and safe standards of behaviour.
• Honest, constructive team‑player, with a “can‑do”, positive attitude.

Employee Benefits

• 22 days’ holiday, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata).
• Employer contribution pension scheme.
• Free gym & swim membership at Fusion centres.
• Free eye tests.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Industry‑leading training.

If you are looking to further your career in leisure, within a dynamic company that makes a positive impact on the community, then we want to hear from you.

Click on the link to apply.

PLEASE NOTE

This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

This job advertisement is not intended to serve as a full job description, and is therefore non‑exhaustive. Upon securing an offer of employment, a copy of the job description will be made available to you. This may be amended from time to time, in‑line with business requirements. You may also be required to carry out other duties as reasonably requested by the Company.

Applicants who gain a 'conditional' job offer will be required to undertake appropriate checks and referencing before commencing employment. If the role you have been offered requires you to work with children or vulnerable adults or in an environment that deems necessary, the hiring manager will inform you if a DBS is applicable. If a DBS is undertaken your offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

In line with the Immigration, Nationality and Asylum Act, all applicants will be expected to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK if invited to interview.

Fusion Lifestyle recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce and we therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.