Aquatics Centre Manager

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Training & development

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg seeks an experienced Aquatics Centre Manager to lead all aspects of the community swimming facility. You will oversee operations, safety, staff development, and program delivery to promote health and wellness.

You will partner with schools and clubs, drive participation, and ensure exceptional customer service while maintaining high standards of safety and water quality in a busy centre.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing aquatic facilities or recreation centres.
• Knowledge of pool operations, water chemistry, and safety regulations.
• Current lifeguard certification (e.g., RLSS, ILS) and pool operator certification.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Experience in staff management, training, and program development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the aquatics centre, safety protocols, and patron services.
• Develop and manage swimming programs, lessons, and events.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise lifeguard staff, ensuring certifications are current.
• Ensure health, safety and emergency procedures, maintain water quality and facility cleanliness.
• Manage the aquatics centre budget, including revenue generation from admissions, programs, and concessions.
• Liaise with local schools, clubs, and community groups to promote aquatics programs and facility rentals.

Skills

Aquatics management

Staff leadership

Lifeguard certification

Water quality knowledge

Budget management

Customer service

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and qualified Aquatics Centre Manager to lead their community swimming facility in Rustenburg . This role involves the comprehensive management of all aquatic programs, lifeguard services, facility maintenance, and customer engagement, ensuring a safe, enjoyable, and well-maintained environment for swimmers of all ages. The successful candidate will be responsible for operational efficiency, staff development, and fostering community participation in aquatic activities, making this a key role in promoting health and wellness in the North West region.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the aquatics centre, including pool management, safety protocols, and patron services.
• Develop, implement, and manage a diverse range of swimming programs, lessons, and events.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise lifeguard and aquatic program staff, ensuring certifications are current.
• Ensure strict adherence to all health, safety, and emergency procedures, maintaining pool water quality and facility cleanliness.
• Manage the aquatics centre budget, including revenue generation from admissions, programs, and concessions.
• Liaise with local schools, clubs, and community groups to promote aquatics programs and facility rentals.

Requirements

• Proven experience in managing aquatic facilities or recreation centres.
• Strong knowledge of pool operations, water chemistry, and safety regulations.
• Current lifeguard certification (e.g., RLSS, ILS) and pool operator certification.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Experience in staff management, training, and program development.Ability to manage budgets and drive program participation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with potential for performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for further training and professional development in aquatics management.
• Generous paid time off and holiday leave.
• A rewarding role contributing to community health and recreation in Rustenburg .