Two-time Olympic Gold Medallist, Rebecca Adlington is looking for the best talent in Leisure. With continued successful growth across our business we're currently recruiting for an experienced
swim!
General Manager who is passionate about creating a world class environment for learn to swim, in bespoke learn to swim centres. This is an integral role to not only the day to day operating of the centres, but the bigger vision to change the way learn to swim is delivered in the UK. If you have a passion for swimming and developing your management position in the leisure industry, this is the role for you.
History of swim!
Olympians Rebecca Adlington, Steve Parry, and Adrian Turner are behind the creation of
swim! the UK's leading premium learn to swim experience in the country.
We are using bespoke facilities to deliver a high-quality swimming provision to children aged 0-11. At
swim!
our programme focuses on great technique and core skills before progressing onto distances, lessons have fun themes each week for children. Our members-only access offers clean, modern and warm changing rooms designed for children, a panoramic viewing lounge with refreshments and activities for the whole family, smart lesson management and our unique
swim!
awards to celebrate your child's achievements. All of this comes with a simple online booking process with no need to rebook every few weeks.
Specific responsibilities
Lead the operations, customer journey, team and business of your
swim!
facility
Plan, deliver and monitor the
swim!
programme
Create and lead the industry with high standards of service to consistently deliver premium swimming lessons and support services to every customer
Recruit the venues teaching and operating team identifying and securing local talent
Inspire, develop and lead a team to provide the highest level of service and customer experience, oversee all training and development ensuring they are aligned to swim! values
Be accountable for the annual income revenue budget and profit loss accounts
Use your initiative to drive revenue streams and secondary spend for
swim!
Manage all health safety documentation ensuring day to day legal compliance and best practise is always a priority
Develop and deliver the facilities maintenance plan to ensure appropriate maintenance is in place to safeguard the venue
Abide by a code of conduct and carry out duties in accordance with
swim!
site policies
Attend regular meetings with the swim! senior management team to provide updates on the
swim!
balance scorecard
Support with the future business strategy maintaining a commercial focus in support of marketing initiatives and plans to open new
swim!
centres
Effectively network with key partners, identifying and building successful links in the local community
Person Specification
Strong written and oral communication and numeracy skills
Knowledge of sports/ activity programming and programme management
Customer service focused, demonstrates a committed approach to quality of standards
Commercially driven with experience of working with Key Performance Indicators, PL accounts and balanced scorecards
Experience of managing teams and demonstrating strong leadership skills
Ability to elicit cooperation from team members, suppliers and other internal departments
Able to define operational key performance indicators and articulate these to others
Ability to manage budgets effectively
Outstanding interpersonal skills to support effective working relationships at all levels
Good decision maker with great organisational and business development skills
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and CRM systems
Passion for sport, physical activity and health
This role has out of hours and key holder responsibility
Employee Benefits
Performance related bonus potential
Birthday off
Bright and colourful work kit
Discount on swimming lessons for family and friends
Employee recognition scheme, rewards and team events
Monthly staff training and collaboration
* Multiple Training and qualification opportunities
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