Area Swim Manager - Full Time - South Somerset

Freedom Leisure; Wincanton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charitable leisure trust is looking for an Area Swim Manager in Wincanton to lead swimming programs across South Somerset. This role combines Swim Program Management and Swim Teaching, focusing on the development of the Learn to Swim Program and effective communication with local clubs and schools. The successful candidate should be Level 2 qualified in Teaching Aquatics and willing to travel between sites. Benefits include discounts and career progression opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Discounted Staff membership

Incremental holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension

Fully funded training and career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and maintaining a financially viable swimming lesson program.
• Mobility to travel across multiple sites within the contract.
• Strong communication skills to ensure coverage of all lessons.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire swimming programs across multiple leisure centres.
• Develop and oversee the Learn to Swim Program.
• Maintain relationships with local groups, clubs, and schools.

Skills

Level 2 Teaching Aquatics

Administrative running of swim school

Organizing swimming teacher rota

Job description

We're searching for an Area Swim Manager to lead and inspire our swimming programs across the South Somerset contract. The Area Swim Manager will have overall responsibility for our pool programmes and swim schools at Chard Leisure Centre, Goldenstones Leisure Centre and Wincanton Sports Centre. Your role will be a blend of Swim Program Management and Swim Teaching. As an Area Swim Manager you'll need to divide your time up wisely ensuring that all tasks, deadlines and targets are met and that each venue has your support & guidance where & when required. You will take full responsibility for the development of the Learn to Swim Program, ensuring that pool space is fully optimised and we have a healthy transition of students through our framework. You will also be the lead on starting and developing relationships with Groups, Clubs and Schools in the local area as we believe in offering an inclusive Pool Program for the entire community. Strategic Workforce development is vital to ensure we have products to suit our customers so you'll also lead on this along with the support of your team. 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: 37 hours per week, Monday to Sunday (rota basis)

Requirements

• 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.
• Level 2 Teaching Aquatics.
• Mobility to travel across sites within the contract.
• At Freedom Leisure, we're all about positive vibes, great people and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools - but at the heart of it all, it's our people who make the difference.
• As one of the UK's leading charitable leisure trusts, we're proud of our mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure. We're here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to everyone - because everyone deserves to feel good. We're all about delivering amazing customer service with a smile - every single day. We create spaces where people feel at home, supported, and inspired. If you're passionate about helping others and love creating great experiences, you'll feel right at home with us. You don't need to be an expert to get started - we'll give you all the training and support you need. With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there's loads of room to grow. Many of our team have built amazing careers doing what they love, helping customers day‑to‑day and making people feel good. We're proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued, and supported to thrive - because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together.

Benefits

• 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, depending on earnings)
• All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment