GLL are looking for a part time Aquatics Officer to work at the Manchester Aquatics Centre (MAC), located in the centre of Manchester. MAC was purpose built for the Commonwealth Games in 2002 and now hosts major national and international events.

Our mission for swimming is to provide safe and consistent swimming lessons for all ages and abilities of swimming taught by highly trained, inspirational and enthusiastic staff. Accessible to everyone, Better Swim School courses will be well structured, rewarding and fun ensuring a structured approach for all abilities, linking to schools, clubs and elite disciplines.

The successful candidate will be responsible for all administration of the swim school and school swimming programme, coordinating teachers to cover all swimming lessons, database management as well as developing and directing a comprehensive program of swimming courses. You will require an in depth knowledge of the Swim England Learn to Swim Pathway and the delivery of lessons through a rolling programme.

In addition the candidate will be responsible for the administration of programme development at the centre. The candidate will also possess good communication skills to be able to manage customer or teacher queries effectively. There is also the opportunity to undertake additional hours as a swimming teacher.

You'll have:

• Level 2 Qualification and a experience swim teacher of all levels and abilities
• Previous exposure to coordinating swim school and school swimming lessons
• Must be IT literate with knowledge of online booking systems
• Good communication skills and excellent customer service skills
• An interest and knowledge of swimming
• Knowledge of National Governing Bodies/Sports Development Structures and external funding
• Knowledge of Safeguarding children

In return, we offer a range of benefits that you'd expect from the UK's largest leisure provider:

• Pension schemes
• Childcare vouchers
• Ride to work scheme
• Discounted membership at our leisure centres
• The opportunity to join the GLL Society and have a say in how we're run plus associated social events
• Career pathways
• Ongoing training and development to help you to be the best

If you feel your experience matches this exciting role, please send through your application for consideration.

All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications, age and location.

To be shortlisted for the role, internal applicants will need to demonstrate their commitment to GLL by becoming a Society member where eligible.

About Us
GLL is the UK’s largest leisure provider and one of the first and largest leisure social enterprises. Our aim is to get more people, more active, more of the time whilst making leisure and community facilities accessible and affordable. We partner with local authorities to run leisure centres, swimming pools, libraries, children’s centres, spas, events spaces and world-class sporting venues such as the Copper Box Arena and London Aquatics Centre on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park - all under our Better brand. As a not-for-profit organisation, we’re different. Passionate about seeing our communities thrive, we invest back into our facilities, projects and people and are an Investors in People Silver Award employer.

GLL is an equal opportunities employer.