Aquatics Manager - Cheshire

At Everybody Health & Leisure, we are seeking an inspiring and experienced leader to oversee one of the region's largest and most successful swim programmes, supporting over 10,000 swimmers each week. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about aquatics, people development and delivering exceptional customer experiences. You'll play a key role in shaping the future of our swimming programme, leading a team of managers, driving performance and ensuring our swimmers receive the highest quality experience from their very first lesson through to advanced stages. The Role: The Aquatics Manager will be responsible for the strategic development, management and performance of all areas of the Everybody swimming product, with a key focus on the company's 'Learn to Swim' and Education swimming schemes. The Aquatics Manager will also be expected to provide support for the Senior Swim Leads to ensure the effective management and deployment of all staff and resources within the area of swimming within their respective centres. About Everybody Health & Leisure: We're a fast growing, ambitious Registered Charity - operating 18 leisure centres with 10 cafes and 9 swimming pools across Cheshire East. A not-for-profit organisation, we've got a passion for improving health and wellbeing - and our surpluses are reinvested to help the people of Cheshire East live well and for longer. You'll be part of a welcoming, active bunch of people who are loyal and care greatly about one another. You might also find we're a tad competitive (in a friendly way!) 'Developing our people' is close to our hearts and we aim to attract and develop the best people to drive our business forward - after all, it's all thanks to our fantastic team that our organisation continues to grow!

• A Swimming teaching qualification (e.g. Swim England Level 2 Swimming Teacher) or substantial aquatic programme experience.
• Swim England Aquatic Coordinator qualification, desirable but not essential
• Experience leading teams within aquatics, leisure, sport, education, or a customer focused environment.
• A track record of managing and developing people, including supporting other managers to achieve their goals.
• Experience overseeing programmes, services, or operations.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and drive results.
• A passion for creating positive experiences for customers, participants, and colleagues.
• Confidence using data and insights to improve performance, participation, and retention.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Experience within the aquatics or leisure sector.
• Experience & Knowledge of swim school programmes.
• An understanding of health and safety, safeguarding, and compliance requirements.
  
  Feel good factor! Help your community stay healthy & active by working in a friendly, fun and caring environment.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Discount on Everybody Learn to Swim, Personal Training & Active Holidays.
• 24/7 wellbeing & legal support scheme.
• Discounted food & drink at any of our taste for life cafés.
• Generous local & national discounts via our Perkbox platform - helping your salary go that bit further.
• Extensive training & career support from Everybody Academy - our very own 'Excellent' accredited training provider helping you stay "Fit for the Future".
• Enhanced pension scheme (5% or 7.5% matched contribution).
• Sharing in Success bonus scheme.
• Staff social events.
Hours: 37 hours preferred. However, 30 hours over 4 days may be considered for the right candidate. Contract: Up to 18 months, dependent on the return of the current post holder following maternity leave.