Seasonal Pool - Venue Manager

SA, Ryan Mitchell Swim Centre - Port Augusta 5700

Lead a team & make a real difference to the community

Part-time or Full-Time contract with ongoing opportunities

Great opportunity with a growing and entrepreneurial organisation

We are looking for an up-and-coming people leader to coach, inspire and lead from the front!

The Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced Venue Manager to lead the team to deliver exceptional customer experience on a full-time fixed-term basis, with an ongoing part-time opportunity thereafter. Responsible for the management of this fantastic seasonal facility, the team at the Centre and our local community, you are fully accountable for the Centre’s operational, financial and program deliverables.

You will develop and execute plans through engagement with the Venue's leadership team, key stakeholders and the local Council. With an experience in sales, financial and risk management, you will continue to drive the Centre’s overall success.

About You:

You will be an up-and-coming leader, who drives with vision and energy. You are passionate about leisure, wanting to join a growing organisation. You will be able to share insights into how you have successfully shaped high-performance teams into business actions. You can easily articulate the link between employee engagement and exceptional business performance.

Key Accountabilities:

Management of the seasonal outdoor venue, consisting of 3 outdoor pools, Learn to Swim program, and Aqua Aerobics.

Ensure the safety and well-being of visitors and employees through effective planning and oversight of polices, processes and procedures.

Recruitment of energetic, diverse and passionate employees as required to compliment the team and the vision for the Centre.

Coach and develop our people to deliver on KPIs through engagement, performance planning and individual development plans.

Achievement of budgeted performance targets.

Maintain a high value relationship with local Council

Implement a high value customer service proposition that addresses the needs of our guests.

Maintain facilities to approved standards in line with contract requirements.

Key Skills:

Experience in managing teams, or leading in a similar leisure or aquatic facility

Highly developed communication skills with a flair for positive influencing and negotiating win-win outcomes

Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation

Experience in planning and execution of operational, financial and people plans to successful outcomes

Qualifications (Willing to Obtain):

Current CPR & First Aid Certificate (Level 2)

National Police Check & Working with Vulnerable People

Current Pool Operations Certificate is not essential but highly regarded

Pool Lifeguard Certificate (or ability to successfully complete the course)

The Company:

Belgravia Leisure is part of the Belgravia Health and Leisure Group (BHLG) and is the fastest growing leisure organisation in Australia. Our core areas of business and facilities stewardship include health clubs, wellness and spa, golf, aquatic and sporting venues in 250+ locations across Australia and New Zealand.

We are in an exciting period of growth and look to continue to diversify and deliver results while being a strong community citizen. With an annual turnover in excess of $400m, the group are looking for the best and brightest to assist with taking the organisation into the future.

If you like the sound of us, then jump in and submit your application. We’d love to hear from you!

We are committed to providing a child safe environment. Please refer to our child safety framework. Successful applicants will be required to obtain a national police check and a Working with Children check.