Swim School Coordinator - Full Time - Malvern Splash Leisure Complex
Freedom Leisure, United Kingdom

At Freedom Leisure we can offer a friendly working environment that brings lots of variety every day.

If you like talking to people, this is definitely the role for you. We understand that engaging with customers and colleagues is not as easy as it sounds and sometimes comes with experience. We will provide all the training needed to be a successful School Swim Coordinator but we also believe that employing people from a mix of employment backgrounds can offer a wider benefit to our team, some of which might be in their first ever job and need more support from their manager and colleagues.

In the role of School Swim Coordinator, you oversee all aspects of the centres School Swimming programme and to be ultimately responsible for all staff operating within the Schools Swimming lesson programme. You will maintain a close and positive working relationship with the General Manager, and to develop positive working relationships with our key external partners.

If you want to progress further, we will support this through additional training, both formal and on the job will be key. However, we also appreciate that not everyone wants to ‘move up the ladder’ and that’s absolutely fine with us. What is really important is that you are happy in your work.

At Freedom Leisure we welcome our diverse local community to our centres every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Freedom Leisure, You Matter!

Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. We aim to be the employer of choice within our industry and we strive for this every day.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Sunday (rota basis)

Requirements

• ASA (Level 2) Swimming Teacher Certificate.
• Experience in a swim school coordinator/management role.
• Experience of problem solving, customer service and staff management.
• Experience of using courses amp; bookings management software (e.g. On Course/Course Pro)
• An understanding of identifying staff training and development requirements and identifying development opportunities.
• A high awareness of industry developments, new activities, trends and research.
• Commercial awareness which translates into contributing to a successful and financially viable operation.
• A passion for the industry demonstrated through continuous professional development.
• To be able to work flexibly with a level of autonomy and decision making confidence.
• Excellent communication skills with the strength of character to be assertive and apply empathy where appropriate.

Benefits

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

• My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
• Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
• Incremental holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
• Company pension
• Various insurance and saving schemes
• Financial advice
• Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only)
• All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment

Closing Date: 22nd March 2024

Salary: up to 21,491 per annum

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