Pool & Fitness Centre Manager

Job Title: Pool & Fitness Centre Manager (School Site)

Location: Salisbury
Salary: Negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications 
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent or Temporary

About the Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced Pool & Fitness Centre Manager to join the team at a well-respected school. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective management of the school’s fitness and pool facilities, with a particular focus ensuring safety standards are met.

The ideal candidate will be pool plant and lifeguard trained, with a proven track record in facilities management. This role requires a proactive individual with strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a wide range of responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the school site, ensuring that all facilities are safe, well-maintained, and meet the needs of students and staff.
• Manage the swimming pool facility, including regular maintenance, water quality testing, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Act as a lifeguard during swimming sessions, ensuring the safety of all pool users.
• Coordinate and supervise maintenance staff, contractors, and suppliers.
• Develop and implement a facilities management plan, including preventative maintenance schedules.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Manage the school’s security systems, fire safety procedures, and emergency protocols.
• Oversee the budget for facilities management, including ordering supplies and managing resources efficiently.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Certified in Pool Plant Operations and Lifeguard Training.
• Proven experience in facilities management, preferably within an educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations, particularly in relation to swimming pool management.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive school environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

Application Process: If you are a dedicated and experienced Manager with the required qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role. 

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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