Swim Manager - London

Virgin Active; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium health and fitness organization in London seeks a Swim Manager to lead its team of Swim Teachers and deliver a world-class swim program. You will be responsible for teaching quality, team management, and creating an enjoyable environment for members. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 2 Swim Instructor qualification and possess strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 ASA or STA Full Swim Instructor qualification required.
• Experience in supervising and leading a team.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellent teaching delivery to members.
• Develop creative classes based on the ASA National Swim Plan.
• Provide a safe and enjoyable environment.

Skills

Teaching swimming

Team leadership

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

Level 2 ASA or STA Full Swim Instructor qualification

Swim England/ASA Level 2 in Teaching Swimming

STA Level 2 Certificate in Swimming Teaching

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about swimming - willing to motivate our Swim Team and implement a world class swim programme? We're looking for a Manager to lead our team of Swim Teachers offering a range of classes from Parent and Baby right through to Swim Clubs and Adult lessons. You'll be proactive, personable and enthusiastic about swimming. Indeed, nothing gives you greater pleasure than knowing you're playing your part to help others reach their goals.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring an excellent level of teaching is delivered to our members, that exciting and engaging activities & lessons are being delivered at all times by leading the Swim Team to achieve a high standard, creating an exceptional experience for our members.
• Responsible for developing creative and innovative classes following the ASA National Swim Plan for Teaching Swimming.
• Providing a safe and enjoyable environment for all of our members within the pool & surrounding areas.
• Able to develop and implement successful methods of communication across the wider Club team and between your team members and parents.
• Line management of the team including recruitment, training and development, as well as rotas and payroll.
• Drive the department to meet all set targets and budgets, exceed commercial success by developing and training existing staff to Brand Standards.
• Accountable for successfully delivering financial & departmental KPIs, department Health Checks and audits.

Qualifications

• To be successful, you'll need a minimum Level 2 ASA or STA Full Swim Instructor qualification, and love swimming. Friendly and approachable, you'll have strong interpersonal, organisational and time management skills.
• Swim England/ASA Level 2 in Teaching Swimming
• STA Level 2 Certificate in Swimming Teaching
• Experience in supervising and leading a team, with the passion to inspire and drive others to achieve and exceed targets.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, with the ability to respond appropriately & professionally to everyone you interact with.