Family Activities Manager

Virgin Active (Corporate Account); Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading leisure and wellness organization in Greater London is seeking a Family Activities Manager to oversee the management of children's activities. Candidates should have strong people management skills and a background in health and safety compliance. The role offers various perks including annual leave, complimentary memberships, and more.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Complimentary Virgin Active membership

Discounts across Virgin Active

Access to The Peoples Pension

BUPA counselling sessions

Complimentary corporate letting services

Online discounts

Discounts on VA Academy courses

Qualifications

• Strong people management skills, fostering a cohesive and high-performing team.
• Proven track record of surpassing operational targets.
• Dedication to Junior Activities and Swim policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management and compliance of Family Activities for children.
• Ensure statutory requirements and compliance with club management.
• Develop and oversee a comprehensive Swim lessons programme.

Skills

People management

Organisational skills

Health and Safety compliance

Job description

Virgin Active are committed to changing people's lives for the better through wellness. Our team is dedicated to delivering a unique leisure and relaxation experience throughout all our clubs. All our team members pride themselves on incorporating Virgin Active values and ensuring the highest Brand Standards into their work, so our members can experience the finest facilities and service. We take value in recruiting only the very best Family Activities Manager to join our Club teams, to support in the management of our clubs.

Role

• Oversee the day-to-day management and compliance of all Family Activities for children aged 6 weeks to 16 years, while creating a fun, lively and creative atmosphere for all members.
• Ensure the club meets statutory requirements in relation to Regulatory Bodies and work with the Club management team to always ensure compliance.
• Provide all children in your care are adequately cared for according to statutory and VA guidelines.
• Develop and oversee the running of a comprehensive programme of group and individual Swim lessons for children and adults, to also include all holiday crash course activity programming and other related pool hire activities.
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of STA England's requirements and Virgin Active's best practice guidelines and always ensure compliance.
• Ensure the club is kept safe for all members through the Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults policy and that all team members & HOD's are fully trained on the correct reporting procedures.
• Take on the responsibilities of the Duty Shift as needed, demonstrating flexibility and dedication to the needs of the business, leading by example in all aspects of club management.

Experience

• Strong people management and organisational skills, fostering a cohesive and high-performing team.
• Proven track record of surpassing financial targets, driving success and growth.
• Unwavering dedication to Junior Activities, Swim and Health and Safety policies.

Our Perks

• 30 days (including bank holidays) annual leave plus a Celebration Day – take them.
• Access to The Peoples Pension, with our contributions at 3%.
• Complimentary Virgin Active membership for you and a buddy, including free membership for your children.
• Discounts across Virgin Active – everything from guest passes to 50% off PT sessions.
• Join Virgin Family – communicate with colleagues across Virgin Group and enjoy many discounts (including Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Holidays and Virgin Media/O2).
• Access to Salary Finance – loans and savings plans to help you become a personal finance expert.
• Mental health is a cornerstone of wellbeing – BUPA employer assistance programme provides four free counselling sessions.
• Partner with Dexters – complimentary corporate letting services, no tenant charges.
• Access to ePoints – loads of online discounts to retailers.
• Discounts on all VA Academy courses taught by the best instructors.