Assistant Manager

Aquatic Achievers has been helping children to be safer in and around the water for 30 years. Our program teaches swimming and safety from 3 months through to 12 years of age. Families love our program for the structure, teaching quality and the achievements they celebrate with us each week.
With the help of a team of over 450 great people, Aquatic Achievers operates 12 facilities in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra and we are getting bigger. Our growing network of centres provides fantastic career prospects, within the swimming world.
The Role - Assistant Manager
We have several opportunities for Assistant Managers to join our team in Brisbane. The Assistant Manager works closely with the Centre Manager to lead the team in providing quality lessons to our families. This role is ideal for someone looking to take that next step in their leadership journey.
The ideal candidate for this role will be:

• Great communicator both verbal and written.
• Team focused. Able to lead and motivate a team.
• Experience within a fast-paced role.
• An astute learner with the ability to adapt to the Aquatic Achievers Program
• Is authentic with good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate across various demographics - children, parents and the team.
• Problem solver with an eye for detail.
• Ability to work a flexible roster across 7 days. (weekend availability essential)
• Sound knowledge of swimming industry practices, teaching and coaching principles

Embracing our core values, achieve these key responsibilities:

• Assist the centre to achieve the defined performance measures around safety, customer and team, financial, and operational.
• Assist in building a caring, supportive culture of inclusiveness.
• Assist in the promotion of our program and brand, through local marketing and community initiatives.
• Assist in building a great team through recruitment and training for the centre.
• Assist with implementing approved projects (capital and operational).
• Assist with ensuring the business operates within the operational policies, processes, and procedures.

Aquatic Achievers core values:

• Simplicity - we aim to keep things simple and remove complexity
• Authenticity - we earn trust through honesty and for being who we are
• Progress - we are relentless about improvement, and we embrace change
• Teamwork - we are proud of each other’s achievements and take pride in supporting each other.

Essentials requirements:

• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety
• First Aid
• Lifeguard
• Pool Plant

You will…
Have a passion to help young children learn, as well as the desire to grow and develop personally, and as part of a team. We work hard to create new and innovative roles and responsibilities to keep our team continuously developing, allowing them to build careers and often follow their individual passions within the business.
What’s on offer?

• A fun and rewarding role
• Ongoing training and career development
• We cover the cost of renewals of required qualifications
• Free swimming lessons for eligible family members
• Discounts on Speedo and Vorgee swimming products

Safeguarding Children and Young People
Our organisation takes safeguarding children and young people seriously As an Aquatic Achievers team member, you are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Safeguarding Children and Young People Code of Conduct Policy.
All team members are required to:

• provide a welcoming and safe environment for children and young people
• promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people to whom we provide services
• ensure that your interactions with children and young people are positive and safe
• provide adequate care and supervision of children and young people in your charge
• act as a positive role model for children and young people
• report any suspicions, concerns, allegations, or disclosures of alleged abuse, by personnel as well as external individuals to management
• report any breaches of policy by other personnel, however minor, to management
• maintain valid Working with Children Check (or equivalent) documentation
• undergo periodic ‘national criminal history record’ checks
• report to management any criminal charges or convictions you receive during your employment that may indicate a possible risk to children and young people.

As a leader in our team, you also have a responsibility to ensure your team members are fulfilling their obligations as it relates to these policies, and support and enable implementation of any changes to these policies.
If you’re interested in joining our team or want to find out more about this exciting opportunity, apply now!