Overview
National Aquatic Manager role at Parkwood Leisure. National role covering England and Wales. Office or home based, ideally based in the Midlands area. Full time, 40 hours. Salary £35,000.
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for all things aquatics? Parkwood Leisure is looking for an energetic and commercially astute Aquatic Impact Manager to join our growing team.
About The Role
This is a unique opportunity to directly influence the commercial performance of aquatic activities across 46 facilities in England and Wales. Working closely with the Head of Aquatics and Sports, you’ll focus on a select number of sites at a time, implementing innovative strategies to significantly boost participation in swimming lessons and overall occupancy. This role is about driving real change, increasing the number of people swimming, and making a tangible impact on our business. You’ll also take on exciting project responsibilities and provide cover for the Head of Aquatics and Sports when needed.
What You9ll Be Doing
* Leading the Charge: Deliver our cutting-edge Aquatics strategy.
* Driving Growth: Increase participant numbers in Swimming Lessons and overall occupancy.
* Smart Spending: Manage Aquatics budgets to ensure maximum value and return on investment.
* Innovation Champion: Collaborate with the Head of Aquatics and Sports on market-leading developments.
* Marketing: Maximise opportunities through effective acquisition, retention, and awareness campaigns, bridging the gap between sites and the marketing team.
* Coaching for Success: Empower and coach local teams to identify and execute local opportunities, challenging existing practices with fresh ideas.
* Building Bridges: Maintain strong working relationships within regional management, especially with Centre Managers and Site Swim Managers.
* Key Collaborator: Work with important stakeholders like Swim England, Zoggs, and Sport England.
* Business Builder: Assist with Business Development and growth opportunities across the region.
Who We9re Looking For
* Degree in Sports Development or business (professional qualifications preferred).
* Proven Aquatics development, leadership, and management skills.
* Project management skills.
* Strong communication skills, effective with all levels.
* Highly credible with internal and external stakeholders.
* Creative, commercially aware, adaptable, and innovative.
* Energetic, motivating, friendly, and great at building relationships.
* Clear, concise, and impactful presenter.
* Excellent planning, organisational, and report writing skills.
* Numerically confident.
* Competitive, continuously seeking improvement, and views challenges as opportunities.
* Enjoys a dynamic, ever-changing work environment.
What Parkwood Leisure Can Offer You
* Competitive salary
* Incremental annual leave
* FREE gym membership for you and a nominated person
* Employee health cash plan
* Employee discount portal, travel, vouchers, cinema, days out & more
* Pension Scheme
* Company sick pay
* Career progression
* Extensive training and development opportunities
If you would like to speak to Ally Zell, Head of Aquatics to discuss the role, please contact 07739 819222.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Wellness and Fitness Services
Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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