Aquatics Assistant Manager

3 months ago


Wanganui, New Zealand Wanganui District Council Full time

We are seeking a passionate and driven leader to oversee the operation and maintenance teams of the Whanganui District Council's Aquatic Services. Our aim is to continue improving the quality customer experiences for all that visit our aquatic centres (Splash Centre and Whanganui East Pool) by ensuring we are future focused with our delivery and planning of maintenance, recruitment, and overall business development.
- Salary range for this position is $86,000 to $95,285 per annum
- Permanent, full-time role working 5 days a week, inclusive of one weekend day

Leading a collaborative team of 30, this role reports directly to the Aquatics Services Manager and includes:

- Responsibility for leading the Splash Centre operations and maintenance teams
- Collaboratively ensuring operations are safe and efficient, driving continuous improvement across aquatic programming and services
- Development of maintenance plans and programmes to ensure an efficient, well managed programme of works is in place that give the least disruption to customers
- Actively involved with PoolSafe audits and compliance activities

**Skills & Experience**

To be successful in this role you will have:

- At least 5 years' experience in staff leadership, recreational/aquatic centre operations and programme delivery
- Proven ability to interpret and action emergency procedures
- Proven leadership and staff management skill including coaching, mentoring and staff training abilities
- Pool Lifeguard Practising Certificate
- Relevant experience with Health and Safety policies and procedures
- Mechanical experience with pool plant and asset management

Desirable:

- Direct experience with operational asset management planning
- Experience in or knowledge of the local government sector
- Practical experience of delivering projects, services and programmes in a public sector environment
- Comprehensive First Aid qualifications

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