Area Swim School Manager - Full Time

Freedom Leisure; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle-to-work and car leasing tax‑eff

Discounted staff membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial advice

Incremental annual leave entitlement

My Staff Shop employee benefits scheme

Fully funded training and development

Various insurance and savings schemes

Job summary

Freedom Leisure in the United Kingdom is seeking an Area Swim School Manager to supervise aquatics programmes and operations across the Great Yarmouth area, delivering a full learn-to-swim programme and adult lessons.

You'll lead a team of Swim Teachers, manage priorities across sites, and drive customer service, engagement and safety while aligning with our mission to improve lives through leisure.

Qualifications

• Assistant Manager level or higher in a medium/large operation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to lead and motivate staff.
• Passion for leisure and cultural services.
• Ability to deliver on tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aquatics programmes and operations across the Great Yarmouth area.
• Lead a team of Swim Teachers and deliver a comprehensive learn-to-swim programme.

Skills

People management

Problem solving

Customer service

Staff management

Aquatics programming

Marketing strategies

Commercial awareness

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Job description

Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure – Do Good Feel Good!

At Freedom Leisure, we’re all about positive vibes, great people and makinga 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.

We're looking for an Area Swim School Manager to join our team in Great Yarmouth. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aquatics programmes and operations across the Great Yarmouth area. Leading a team of Swim Teachers, you will deliver a comprehensive learn-to-swim programme, supporting participants from parent and baby sessions through to adult swimming lessons. Using the water space within the centres to engage our local community, promote physical activity and create fun, enjoyable experiences for swimmers of all ages.

You should already be working at Assistant Manager level or higher within a medium to large operation. The person we are looking for will have the ability to manage a number of priorities at the same time; will be able to build, lead and motivate staff and have a passion for the leisure and cultural services and events. The ability to deliver on tight deadlines under pressure is absolutely essential.

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 a week, Monday to Sunday

• Strong people management skills.
• Experience of problem solving, customer service and staff management.
• Experience of at least three years in a Aquatics setting, programming multiple pools and successful LTS operation.
• Experience of sales, developing key targets and implementing marketing strategies.
• A high awareness of industry developments, new activities, trends and research.
• Good commercial awareness which translates into a successful and financially viable operation.
• A passion for the industry demonstrated through continuous professional development.
• Well developed interpersonal skills, able to negotiate and persuade people both internally and externally.

• Team orientated approach, able to work across organisation boundaries and demonstrate interest and be supportive of the work of staff and colleagues.
• To be able to work flexibly with a good level of autonomy.
• Communication & time management skills - able to deal with a number of priorities at once.
• Mobility to travel across sites

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?

• Company pension
• Cycle-to-work and car leasing tax-efficient schemes
• Discounted staff membership (including family members)
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling
• Financial advice
• Incremental annual leave entitlement
• My Staff Shop employee benefits scheme, offering discounts on cinema tickets, travel, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and everyday spending
• Fully funded training and development, with career progression opportunities
• Various insurance and savings schemes

Closing Date: 13th November 2026

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum

At Freedom Leisure, we believe a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation and enhances the services we provide. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.