Swimming Coordinator

Places for People; Greet; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme 2%

Health & Fitness membership

Flexible working

Annual leave purchase

Personal development

Company Pension

Healthcare cashback

Discounts on activities

Shop discounts

Job summary

Places for People Group is seeking a Swimming Coordinator to lead the swim programme across our leisure centres. You will schedule 1:1 lessons, coordinate school swim programmes and manage swim teachers, delivering a high level of customer service to pool customers.

The role requires management experience and a commercial mindset, with a commitment to continuous professional development and a valid Swim Teaching qualification (ASA/STA/SEQ).

Qualifications

• Experience in managing swimming programmes and staff.
• Knowledge of Swim England Learn to Swim Pathway.
• Commitment to CPD with 2 courses/workshops per year.
• Swim Teaching qualification (ASA/STA/SEQ) essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the swim programme and schedule 1:1 lessons.
• Coordinate school swim programmes and supervise instructors.
• Deliver high levels of customer service to pool customers.
• Develop instructors to motivate pupils and swimmers.

Job description

We are Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's people that make a community. That's why we build homes and deliver services for everyone in the community to thrive. At Places Leisure we are changing lives by creating active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, and we want to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.

We aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're part of our cause.

More about your role

As the Swimming Coordinator you will be tasked with managing the swim programme, scheduling 1:1 lessons, coordinating school swim programmes and managing swim teachers. You will deliver a high level of customer service to all of our pool customers. You will manage the Swimming Instructors and empower them to motivate and instruct pupils, turning non-swimmers into confident pool users and helping swimmers achieve their fitness goals.

For more information please download our job profile available on our website.

More about you

The successful applicant will have previous management experience and a commercial background, ideally in swimming. You will have a clear commitment to on-going Continuous Personal Development (attending at least 2 course/workshops per year) and you should have a good working knowledge of the Swim England Learn to Swim Pathway. Above all you will be passionate about swimming and creating active places and healthy people.

Holding a relevant Swim Teaching qualification including ASA, STA or SEQ Swim Teaching certificate is essential.

Benefits

We are a large, diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Full Health & Fitness membership for you, a nominated adult and up to 4 juniors
• Flexible working (including part time working, shift work and more)
• An opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Lots of opportunity to access ongoing personal learning and development
• Access to our Company Pension scheme
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• Discounts of up to 50% on activities, centre shop and cafes
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.