Family Activities & Swim Programs Lead

Virgin Active; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave including bank-h

The Peoples Pension with 3% employer

Free Virgin Active membership for you,

Free membership for your children

Job summary

Virgin Active invites applications for a Family Activities Leader to oversee activities for children from 6 weeks to 16 years. You will manage the Family Activities Team, ensure safeguarding compliance, and deliver engaging swimming programmes while aligning with STA England requirements.

The role is a fixed-term contract, 40 hours per week, based in the club and may include Duty Shift responsibilities, with a strong focus on health and safety and financial target achievement.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in a childcare-related field; Health & Social Care qualifications alone do not meet the requirement.
• Strong people management and organisational skills, with the ability to foster 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management and compliance of all Family Activities for children aged 6 weeks to 16 years, creating a fun, lively and creative atmosphere for members.
• Ensure the club meets statutory requirements in relation to regulatory bodies, working with the club management team to maintain compliance.
• Ensure all children in care are adequately cared for according to statutory and Virgin Active guidelines.
• Develop and oversee a comprehensive programme of group and individual swim lessons for children and adults, including holiday crash course activity programming and other related pool hire activities.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of STA England requirements and Virgin Active best practice guidelines, ensuring compliance at all times.
• Ensure the club is kept safe for all members through the Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults policy, and that all team members and heads of department are fully trained on correct reporting procedures.
• Take on Duty Shift responsibilities as needed, demonstrating flexibility and dedication, and leading by example in all aspects of club management.

Skills

People management

Organisational skills

Financial targets

Health & Safety

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Virgin Active invites applications for a Family Activities Leader to oversee activities for children from 6 weeks to 16 years. You will manage the Family Activities Team, ensure safeguarding compliance, and deliver engaging swimming programmes while aligning with STA England requirements.

The role is a fixed-term contract, 40 hours per week, based in the club and may include Duty Shift responsibilities, with a strong focus on health and safety and financial target achievement.