Aquatics Co-ordinator

Active Leeds is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Aquatics Coordinator to join our Aquatics team! In this exciting role, you'll play a key part in the coordination and development of aquatics activities within our Leisure Centres, with a focus on raising the standards of our Learn to Swim lessons, developing our programme and brining the fun to Aquatics.

As an Aquatics Co-ordinator you’re passionate about swimming and making a difference in the community.

Flexibility is essential to support our centres; therefore, your 22.20 hours will vary week to week rather than being assigned to set days

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions .

About you

As an Aquatics Co-ordinator, you will bring to the role:

• The ability to motivate team members and participants in aquatics activities
• Mentoring skills to evaluate the lessons and provide quality feedback
• Flexibility and the ability to work in a team environment but also with minimum supervision

About the role

As our next Aquatics Co-ordinator you’ll support the Aquatics and Junior Activities Manager and Leisure Centre Managers in the efficient delivery of the Learn to Swim programme.

Aquatics Co-ordinators mentor our swimming teachers giving advice and feedback. Being an Aquatics Co-ordinator is a fulfilling role where you will have the opportunity to make a difference to customers and colleagues. No day is the same, one day you can be supporting a school teacher delivering swimming lessons, another day delivering CPDs to swimming teachers, the next working with the Centre Management team to develop the holiday activity programme.

This role is integral to the Aquatics team delivering swimming lessons to over 24,000 Leeds residents each week. This role is city wide, with Active Leeds operating 13 pools across Leeds.

What we offer you

We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

How to apply

Upload your CV and complete a personal statement of no more than 500 words.

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role contact Samantha Webb Aquatics & Junior Activities Manager email

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria.

Ensure you are eligible before applying.

• To assist in the coordination and development of Aquatics activities within Leisure Centres.
• To raise the standards of the learn to swim scheme.

• To support the Aquatics Manager and the Leisure Centre Manager in ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of the Learn to swim programme.
• To assist with the organisation and delivery of Aquatic activity sessions and special events.
• To assist in the development and management of specific Aquatic projects as appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with voluntary swimming clubs and organisations in order to encourage…