Aquatics Lead

Aquatics Lead – Northwich Memorial Court

Hours of work: 18.5 Hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Brio Leisure centres are community hubs for all things fitness and wellbeing.

Anyone can get active, whether it’s in the gym or the fitness class studio, taking a dip in the pool or playing racquet sports too.

We’re now looking for an Aquatics Lead to take control of the day-to-day operation of our growing aquatics scheme, including our ASA swimming lessons.

As this role is solely focused on the aquatics side of our business, you’ll have a keen interest in swimming and its importance as a life skill. You will be Line Manager to Swim Teachers and will be planning, programming and reviewing swimming sessions, ensuring they’re available and attract a range of abilities to maximise income from lessons and aqua classes.

You’ll be qualified to ASA Level 2 with an RLSS NPLQ or NRASTC qualification to help us provide the highest quality swimming lessons to the community.

It’s not all about what you can bring to us though In return for your hard work, you’ll be working in a great environment, delivering quality ASA programmes that you can be proud of. We keep our swimming lesson classes small to ensure the best possible experience for our customers, so you’ll be playing a big role in building confidence in the water for people of all ages. You’ll even have the opportunity to work towards becoming a qualified National Pool Lifeguard Qualification Trainer Assessor too.

JOB PURPOSE:

To work with the Aquatics Officer to coordinate the day-to-day operation and delivery of Brio’s growing Learn 2 Swim Scheme and School Swimming Programme. To assist in maximising income by providing dedicated swimming teaching hours to expand our programme further. To provide a high level of good customers service, which is consistent throughout the company.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

To assist with the co-ordination and administration of the school swimming programme.

To be able to communicate with both children and adults, ensuring messages are delivered in a constructive and positive manner.

To assist the Aquatics Officer in monitoring all classes and waiting lists with a view to either increase numbers or changing the stages to meet demand, and ensure a consistent approach is taken to managing Learn 2.

To assist the Aquatics Officer in effectively resourcing the school and Learn 2 swim programme in line with industry and company guidelines.

To deliver 3.5 hours of Swimming Teaching per week as part of the 18.5 hour contract. Days and times to be agreed with the Aquatics Officer. To assist the Aquatics Officer with all general duties relating to swimming administration and ensuring Swim England initiatives and guidelines are adhered to.

To assist in ensuring that the correct staffing levels are in place to deliver all swimming lesson delivery and this is uploaded to the in house time management system.

To input information onto in-house systems to ensure reports are available for access by parents and children.

To update the social media accounts on occasions to reflect any specific changes to the Learn 2 Swim Scheme and you may be required to attend outreach events to promote the aquatics offer

On occasions deliver outreach work to local community groups to enhance the profile of the aquatic activities provided by Brio.

Communicate where necessary with customers with verbal and written communication by email or letter

To adhere to all company safeguarding practices and processes at all times.

To carry out any other relevant duties as required, within the scope of the post.

Rewards and benefits:

Enjoy 25 days of annual leave per year, which increases to 30 days after 5 years of continuous service. Free Brio Leisure gym membership allowing you to use our gym, fitness and swim facilities. Explore exclusive discounts through the 'Brio Staff Shop' benefits platform, spanning a variety of retail shops, travel, cinema tickets, and more. Free uniform & DBS check (if required) Reimbursement for car mileage at 0.45p per mile and bicycle mileage at 0.20p per mile. Benefit from enhanced maternity and paternity leave. Favourable pension scheme Internal health checks for over 40’s Access the Employee Assistance Programme for free, providing confidential 24/7 support for various personal matters, from debt management to assistance for new parents. Contribute to your local community with three paid volunteering days per year – because we believe everyone should play a part in making a positive impact to the community. Enjoy discounts on food and drink at our on-site café during working hours.

Our Values:

Investing in People - We develop our team, who are knowledgeable with a can-do attitude

Inclusive - We are non-discriminatory, accessible, engaging and welcoming to everyone

Supportive - We are caring and passionate about making a difference

Integrity - We build trust through transparency, accountability and collaboration

Innovative - We encourage ideas and creativity through achieving positive commercial and social impact

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