Regional Swim Lead

Nuffield Health; Newbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Regional Swim Lead to oversee swimming program performance across multiple sites. You will champion operational excellence, drive revenue growth, and ensure high-quality lessons while coaching site teams. Candidates should possess strong leadership and coaching skills, commercial awareness, and a commitment to safety standards. This full-time permanent role offers a competitive salary and involves travel across various locations.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading swim delivery and safety standards.
• Ability to manage budgets and optimize resources in a swim or leisure environment.
• Strong background in swim program delivery across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Champion operational excellence and innovation in swim offerings.
• Support and coach site teams to deliver high-quality lessons.
• Drive revenue growth and ensure financial sustainability across the region.
• Optimize pool usage and introduce new lesson formats.

Skills

Leadership skills

Coaching skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical mindset

Relationship-building skills

Communication skills

Job description

Regional Swim Lead

Salary: up to £32,000 depending on experience (plus bonus structure)

Full Time Permanent

Location: Based at a designated home club with travel across the following sites: Newbury, Oxford, Reading, Wokingham, Farnborough, Guildford, West Byfleet

What you’ll be doing :

As Regional Swim Lead, you’ll be at the heart of our swim strategy, working closely with site teams to elevate programme performance and member experience. Reporting to the National Swim Manager, you’ll :

• Champion operational excellence and innovation in swim offerings
• Support and coach site teams to deliver high-quality, safe, and consistent lessons
• Drive revenue growth and ensure financial sustainability across your region
• Optimise pool usage and introduce new lesson formats and training opportunities
• Collaborate with Senior Leadership Teams to align swim delivery with wider club operations
• Deliver direct support for swim programs at club level, including managing swim budgets and developing swim staff.

We’re Looking For :

• Strong leadership and coaching skills
• Commercial awareness and budget management experience
• Deep understanding of swim delivery, safety standards, and creating exceptional customer experiences
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret performance data to inform decisions and drive improvements
• Commercial awareness, including budget management and resource optimisation in a swim or leisure environment
• Strong relationship-building skills to work effectively with club teams, Senior Leadership Teams, and external partners
• Knowledge of safeguarding and risk management in aquatic environments
• Multisite experience or the ability to support multiple locations with consistency and adaptability
• Programme delivery expertise, ensuring high-quality, inclusive swim offerings across all sites
• Operational oversight, including scheduling, pool usage, and resource allocation
• Stakeholder engagement, with excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Commitment to compliance, supporting safeguarding standards and risk mitigation strategies