Aquatic Lead

Why Join Us?

Our mission is to inspire and create opportunities for the people of Trafford to move more and live longer, healthier, and happier lives. As we embark on an exciting period of transformation with site refurbishments, we’re seeking enthusiastic, proactive, and motivated individuals to help bring this vision to life.

The role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Swim Well Manager to join our enthusiastic and friendly team at move Urmston.  In this role, you will be responsible for managing and developing our Swim Well program.  We currently have over 1800 children learning to swim and we are looking for someone with significant experience who can continue to maintain the success of the program and to unleash any further potential.

In the role of Swim Well Manager, you will be responsible for:-

• Delivering inspirational management to your team in the delivery of the swim well brand at your centre.
• To spend time with your swimming teachers to support and guide the team, to bring out their potential.
• To manage our School swimming program.
• To provide feedback and to make recommendations on new initiatives and ideas to improve the operational running of the program/generate growth.

To be successful in the role of Swim Well Manager, you must have:-

• Swim England Level 2 Swimming Teacher Qualification
• Experience of managing and developing a large swimming program
• Be prepared to teach as well as undertake admin and management
• Able to work flexibly to needs of the business which runs 7 days a week
• Desirably you will hold a First Aid at Work and National Pool Lifeguarding Qualification

The ideal candidate will embody the Trafford Leisure Values of Making a Difference, being Open and Honest, Valuing Diversity and bringing Energy & Empathy into all ways of working.

What you can expect from us….

In addition to a fantastic working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference to the residents across Trafford, you can also expect to be rewarded with:

• A progressive, structured and supportive work environment
• Pension scheme
• 32 days of holiday, rising to 38 days after five years of service (including bank holidays)
• Health and Ride 2 Work schemes
• Complimentary Fitness Membership for you
• Heavily discounted Fitness Membership for up to five of your family members and friends
• 24/7 access to a GP
• Employee health scheme, including confidential counselling
• Employee Assistance Programme, which allows employees to claim back up to £1,150 per year in healthcare costs
• Access to a Perks at Work scheme for discounts
• Access to Manchester Credit Union for savings and loans

To apply, click below to complete our application form. If you encounter any difficulties or require adjustments in the recruitment process, please email your CV to supportservices@traffordleisure.co.uk.

The closing date for this role is 25^th April 2025.

We very much look forward to receiving your application.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies, and any CVs received will be treated as a gift.

Equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion are critical to the success of Trafford Leisure and the achievement of our vision. We aspire to be a diverse, inclusive, and responsible employer. We recognise that a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and perspectives to our organisation, so we particularly welcome applications from minority, marginalised, and underrepresented groups. In return, we promise a fair and unbiased recruitment process.

Location: move Urmston

Salary: £29,000 per annum (due for pay review in 2025)

Hours: 39 per week