Overview
Join Freedom Leisure as our new Aquatic Impact Manager. This is a brand-new role designed to supercharge our Learn to Swim programme across key partnerships, starting with local authority partnerships in Great Yarmouth with potential to expand as the role evolves. The role focuses on growing participation, supporting and developing teachers, boosting customer experience and unlocking the potential in our pools.
We are a charitable leisure trust committed to Improving Lives Through Leisure by creating welcoming, inclusive and accessible centres with excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities
* Being proactive, on-site and driving local teams with strong leadership, accountability and energy
* Recruiting, training and motivating swimming teachers
* Driving growth in swimming lessons by turning enquiries into learners
* Leading and delivering local marketing and outreach campaigns to increase learner participation
* Ensuring pools are buzzing with activity through smart use of pool space
Requirements
* Knowledge of Learn to Swim or leisure programmes
* Leadership ability to inspire, influence and drive results
* Organisation, ambition and a track record of exceeding targets
* Ability to combine marketing, sales and people skills to deliver results
* Willingness to travel between partnerships and engage with local communities
Desirable skills & experience
* Proven track record in swimming programme management and growth, leisure management or related community sport development
* Strong marketing, sales and customer engagement skills
* Experience in workforce recruitment and training
* Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels
* Highly organised, results-driven with evidence of delivering against growth targets
* Willingness to travel across multiple partnerships
* Experience of working within a leisure operator or large-scale Learn to Swim programme
* Knowledge of Swim England frameworks and standards
* Understanding of community outreach and engagement strategies
Why you'll love it
* The chance to shape a brand-new role with BIG impact
* Variety, travel and the chance to influence multiple partnerships
* Real job satisfaction knowing more children (and adults) learn to swim safely
* Potential to grow the role into something even bigger
Benefits
* My Staff Shop: employee discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and everyday spending
* Discounted staff membership (including family members)
* Incremental holidays
* Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential counselling
* Company pension
* Various insurance and saving schemes
* Financial advice
* Cycle-to-work and car leasing schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings)
* Fully funded training and career progression opportunities
Closing Date: 31st October 2025
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum + £2,000 car allowance
Freedom Leisure is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
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* Full-time
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* Other
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