As we evolve into Social Wellness Clubs, we are creating spaces and experiences that support every aspect of our members’ physical, mental, nutritional and social wellbeing. By bringing together expert guidance, genuine community, personalised experiences and innovative technology, we make wellness feel accessible, welcoming and easy to navigate. Virgin Active is committed to recruiting the finest people who share our passion for creating exceptional experiences and delivering world-class service every day.We are looking for 2 Swim Coordinators to join our Family Activities team.
Role Type: Part Time
Number of hours: 20
In this role, you will play a part in leading the delivery of a safe, engaging and commercially successful swim programme, creating exceptional experiences for swimmers of all ages and abilities. You will inspire and develop a high-performing swim team, drive operational and financial performance, and ensure the highest standards of teaching, safeguarding and member experience across all swim activities.
The Role
- Developing, managing and implementing a comprehensive in club Swim programme, including ASA guidelines, innovations and holiday activities.
- Ensuring the Swim instructors comply with Health & Safety and department policies to provide a safe environment at all times, acting in accordance with the Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable adults policy and statutory requirements from Regulatory Bodies.
- Ensuring an excellent level of teaching is delivered to our members, that exciting and engaging activities & lessons are being delivered at all times by leading the Swim Team to achieve a high standard,creating an exceptional experience for our members.
- Responsible for developing creative and innovative classes following the ASA National Swim Plan for Teaching Swimming.
- Line management of the Swim team including recruitment, training and development, as well as rotas and payroll.
- Drive the department to meet all set targets and budgets, exceed commercial success by developing and training existing staff to Brand Standards.
- Accountable for successfully delivering financial & departmental KPIs, department Health Checks and audits.
Who We’re Looking For
- An ASA Level 2/STA Full Swim Instructor Qualificaiton
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, with the ability to respond appropriately & professionally to everyone you interact with.
- Previous experience of working in a commercial environment, with the ability to remain calm under pressure and work politely and efficiently in all situations.
- Proficiency in using a computer with the confidence to learn new systems & databases quickly.
- Either a Lifeguard Qualification or a confident swimming ability & willingness to take the course within the first month of starting.
- Enhanced DBS clearance before start date
What You’ll Get
- The opportunity to be part of a brand redefining the future of wellness
- A premium environment with industry-leading facilities
- Development and progression opportunities aligned to your level
- Access to a vibrant, engaged member community
- The platform to build your career, reputation and impact
The Perks
- 33 days (including bank holidays) annual leave, plus a Celebration Day and we want you take them
- Access to The Peoples Pension, with our contributions at 3%.
- Complimentary Virgin Active membership for you and a buddy. You can also get free membership for your children too, ability to take advantage of our Club V.
- We want you to love Virgin Active like we do, so you get discounts across Virgin active everything from guest passes to 50% offPTsessions.
- You will join Virgin Family where not only can you communicate with your colleagues across Virgin Group, but also many discounts (including Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Holidays and Virgin Media/O2)
- Maintaining a healthy diet while at work can be hard, so we offer all our team members 20% off food and drink at our KAUAI branches located in clubs.
- Managing finances can be difficult, so we offer access to Salary Finance. They can support you with loans and savings plans, as well as help you become a personal finance expert.
- Mental health is a cornerstone of wellbeing. Our Health Heroes employer assistance programme is there when you need a helping hand with 6 free counselling sessions.
- We know finding a new home to rent can be stressful. We partner with Dexters who offer complimentary corporate letting services meaning no tenant charges.
- Access to ePoints, offering loads of online discounts to retailers.
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