Deputy Pool Manager
- Employer
- Pells Pool Community Association
- Location
- Lewes, East Sussex
- Salary
- Up to £27,000 per annum, dependent on experience
- Closing date
- 2 Nov 2022
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- Sector
- Leisure & Tourism, Sports
- Function
- Facilities Management, Health & Safety
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time, Flexible, Seasonal
Deputy Pool Manager
There's no such thing as a typical day at Pells Pool - that's what makes the role so special. Here, you could be doing anything from unlocking the pool facilities and setting up, feeding the local ducks who come to visit, ordering supplies, supervising swimming sessions, and checking everything is perfect for our customers. You'll ensure the pool facilities are all running as they should be - handling customer queries and bookings and managing the lifeguarding team. Your own development is just as important, as we'll train you to sharpen your skills in this diverse role.
The key responsibilities of this role will be to support the Pool Manager. The Deputy Pool Manager will support the Pool Manager in all aspects of running the swimming pool, deputise for the Manager in their absence and undertake general lifeguarding duties, while ensuring the health, safety and enjoyment of all our swimmers. We are particularly interested to hear from candidates to have previous pool management experience, including pool plant management and water testing regime.
The opportunity to teach swim classes is available for a qualified candidate or those wishing to become a qualified swim teacher.
Required:
- Customer service focussed with health and safety knowledge
- Able to build positive customer relationships (including children and young people)
- Strong in organisation, financial, interpersonal and communication skills
- A team leader with the ability to line manage others
- Able to use own initiatives to identify issues, problem solve and implement solutions
- Able to work quickly and efficiently with minimum supervision
- Be driven and motivated to contribute positively to the successful running of the pool
- Be professional and courteous in their manner and approach to working with others
- Be confident and comfortable with periods of working alone
- Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding.
Desirable:
- Experience in swimming pool plant management
- Experience in managing databases, including booking systems
- Good general IT skills
- Qualification in the following:
- National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
- Pool Plant Operator
- Pool Management Qualification
- SEQ Level 3 Swim Coordinator qualification
- First Aid at Work
Training will be provided as required. Candidates should be willing to undertake the relevant training to obtain qualifications within their probation period.
Hours of work
We are open to discussion about the specific working pattern which ensures maximum effectiveness and efficiency for both parties. However, the successful candidate will need to be able to work five days per week, 36 hours a week on a shift rota. Shifts will be a mix of early mornings, evenings and weekends.
Flexibility in working hours is essential to meet the needs of the pool while we are open, however for the successful candidate there is flexibility to work fewer hours during the period outside of the open season.
The salary for the role is £25,000 - £27,000, dependent on experience.
To apply, please provide a short statement on why you feel you are suitable for the role, along with your CV and any relevant qualifications. This should be addressed to:
By Email: pellspoolrecruitment@gmail.com
By Post: Pells Pool, Brook Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2BA
The deadline for applications is 4 November 2022. We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage of the process.
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