Aquatic Services Manager

at  Belgravia Health Leisure Group Pty Ltd

VIC, Ascot Vale Leisure Centre - Ascot Vale 3032

• Exciting career pathways with an entrepreneurial organisation
• Lead a great team in a supportive culture
• Full time position

THE COMPANY

Belgravia Leisure is part of the Belgravia Health and Leisure Group (BHLG) and is the fastest growing leisure organisation in Australia. Our core areas of business and facilities stewardship include health clubs, wellness and spa, golf, aquatic and sporting venues in 250 locations across Australia and New Zealand.
We are in an exciting period of growth and look to continue to diversify and deliver results while being a strong community citizen. With an annual turnover in excess of $180m, the group are looking for the best and brightest to assist with taking the organisation into the future.
If you like the sound of us, then jump in and submit your application. We’d love to hear from you! Apply now !!
We are committed to providing a child safe environment. Please refer to our child safety framework. Successful applicants will be required to obtain a national police check and a Working with Children check.
Belgravia Leisure is a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability. We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs - reach out to us at demik@belgravialeisure.com.au

Essential Skills & Attributes:

• Strong people leadership with an ability to inspire others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• An understanding of WHS and public safety applications within your facility
• Ability to work mornings, evenings and weekends and must be empathetic to the needs of the classes
• Current First Aid (Level 2) & Current CPR Certificate
• Working With Children Check (or equivalent) & National Police Check (or ability to obtain)
• Current AustSwim Certificate – Teaching of Swimming and Water Safety or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience managing, guiding and leading swim teachers
• Previous experience and success in a comparable role within the aquatic industry
• Legally entitled to work in Australi

The responsibility of the Aquatic Services Manager is to assist in the management and operation of the swim school and related services and programs.
The Aquatic Services Manager will lead and provide direction to the Pool Deck Supervisors and Swim Teachers, to ensure the delivery of swim school programs to the highest standard possible. Supported and under the guidance of the Centre Manager.
You will have a passion for swimming and the progression of students. You should be energetic, dynamic, outgoing and fun, with a flair for working with children. You will need outstanding communication skills and a commitment to customer service excellence to ensure swim school members, patrons and parents are gaining maximum benefit and enjoyment from the services provided.
Successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to communicate and interact effectively with students that have a diverse range of ages, abilities, cultures and needs.

Essential Skills & Attributes:

• Strong people leadership with an ability to inspire others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• An understanding of WHS and public safety applications within your facility
• Ability to work mornings, evenings and weekends and must be empathetic to the needs of the classes
• Current First Aid (Level 2) & Current CPR Certificate
• Working With Children Check (or equivalent) & National Police Check (or ability to obtain)
• Current AustSwim Certificate – Teaching of Swimming and Water Safety or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience managing, guiding and leading swim teachers
• Previous experience and success in a comparable role within the aquatic industry
• Legally entitled to work in Australia

Desirable

• AUSTSWIM extension certificate or equivalent