Swimming Manager

Hiring People; Urmston; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a passionate leader to join a dynamic team as a Swimming Manager in Urmston. This role involves overseeing a thriving Swim Well program, managing a dedicated team, and inspiring over 1800 children to learn to swim. With a focus on creating a positive impact in the community, you will have the chance to implement new initiatives and enhance the program's success. The organization values diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment with numerous benefits. If you are ready to make a difference and lead with energy and empathy, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Pension scheme

32 days of holiday

Health and Ride 2 Work schemes

Complimentary Fitness Membership

Discounted Fitness Membership for family and friends

24/7 access to a GP

Employee health scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work scheme

Access to Manchester Credit Union

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing large swimming programs is essential.
• Willingness to teach along with administrative duties is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Swim Well program for over 1800 children.
• Inspire and manage a team of swimming teachers effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Swimming Instruction

Program Management

Team Development

Flexibility

Education

Swim England Level 2 Swimming Teacher Qualification

First Aid at Work

National Pool Lifeguarding Qualification

Job description

Are you a passionate leader with a love for swimming and a drive to make a real difference? Trafford Leisure is looking for an inspiring Swimming Manager to lead our flagship programme at Urmston.

Location: Urmston

Salary: £30,014 per annum

Hours: 39 hours

Why Join Us?

Our mission is to inspire and create opportunities for the people of Trafford to move more and live longer, healthier, and happier lives. As we embark on an exciting period of transformation with site refurbishments, we’re seeking enthusiastic, proactive, and motivated individuals to help bring this vision to life.

The Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Swim Well Manager to join our enthusiastic and friendly team at move Urmston. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and developing our Swim Well program. We currently have over 1800 children learning to swim and we are looking for someone with significant experience who can continue to maintain the success of the program and to unleash any further potential.

In the role of Swimming Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Delivering inspirational management to your team in the delivery of the swim well brand at your centre
• Spending time with your swimming teachers to support and guide the team, bringing out their potential
• Managing our School swimming program
• Providing feedback and making recommendations on new initiatives and ideas to improve the operational running of the program/generate growth

To be successful in the role of Swimming Manager, you must have:

• Swim England Level 2 Swimming Teacher Qualification
• Experience of managing and developing a large swimming program
• Willingness to teach as well as undertake admin and management
• Able to work flexibly to the needs of the business which runs 7 days a week
• Desirably, you will hold a First Aid at Work and National Pool Lifeguarding Qualification

The ideal candidate will embody the Trafford Leisure Values of Making a Difference, being Open and Honest, Valuing Diversity, and bringing Energy & Empathy into all ways of working.

What You can Expect from Us:

In addition to a fantastic working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference to the residents across Trafford, you can also expect to be rewarded with:

• A progressive, structured and supportive work environment
• Pension scheme
• 32 days of holiday, rising to 38 days after five years of service (including bank holidays)
• Health and Ride 2 Work schemes
• Complimentary Fitness Membership for you
• Heavily discounted Fitness Membership for up to five of your family members and friends
• 24/7 access to a GP
• Employee health scheme, including confidential counselling
• Employee Assistance Programme, which allows employees to claim back up to £1,150 per year in healthcare costs
• Access to a Perks at Work scheme for discounts
• Access to Manchester Credit Union for savings and loans

How to Apply:

If you think you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please attach your CV to the link provided & we will be in direct contact.

The closing date for this role is 25th April 2025.

We very much look forward to receiving your application.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies, and any CVs received will be treated as a gift.

Equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion are critical to the success of Trafford Leisure and the achievement of our vision. We aspire to be a diverse, inclusive, and responsible employer. We recognise that a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and perspectives to our organisation, so we particularly welcome applications from minority, marginalised, and underrepresented groups. In return, we promise a fair and unbiased recruitment process.