Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure – Do Good Feel Good!
Responsibilities
Responsible for managing all Aquatics within the Great Yarmouth area. Leading a team of Swim Teachers to deliver a full Learn to Swim programme from parent and baby to adult swimming lessons.
Using the water space within the centres to engage the local community and drive physical activity and fun.
You should already be working at Assistant Manager level or higher within a medium to large operation. The ideal candidate will be able to manage multiple priorities, build, lead and motivate staff, and possess a passion for leisure and cultural services and events. Delivering under tight deadlines and working well under pressure is essential.
Requirements
* Strong people management skills.
* Experience of problem solving, customer service and staff management.
* Experience of at least three years in an Aquatics setting, programming multiple pools and successful LTS operation.
* Experience of sales, developing key targets and implementing marketing strategies.
* A high awareness of industry developments, new activities, trends and research.
* Good commercial awareness which translates into a successful and financially viable operation.
* A passion for the industry demonstrated through continuous professional development.
* Well‑developed interpersonal skills, able to negotiate and persuade people both internally and externally.
* Team‑oriented approach, able to work across organisational boundaries and demonstrate interest and support for the work of staff and colleagues.
* Ability to work flexibly with a good level of autonomy.
* Communication and time‑management skills – able to deal with a number of priorities at once.
* Mobility to travel across sites.
Hours
37 hours a week, Monday to Sunday.
Benefits
* My Staff Shop – access to a range of benefits, including discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street 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, 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, depending on earnings)
* Fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment.
Closing Date
15th May 2026
Salary
Up to £29,000 per annum.
Equal Opportunity
Freedom Leisure is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Safeguarding
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.
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