Aquatics Services Assistant Manager

5 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's Aquatic Services - the Splash Centre. Our aim is to continue improving the quality customer experiences for all that visit our aquatic centres by ensuring we are future focused with our delivery and planning of maintenance, recruitment, and overall business development.

Leading a collaborative team of 30 located at the Whanganui Splash Centre, this role reports directly to the Aquatics Services Manager and includes:

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

This role is full time permanent position, working 5 days a week, inclusive of one weekend day.

**Benefits**

For your hard work we have the following on offer for you
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive induction process
- Full use of the pools and gym facilities
- Permanent full-time opportunity with opportunities to develop
- We fund relevant training programmes to build your career
- An opportunity to directly contribute to the wellbeing of Whanganui's community
- Great lifestyle including a vibrant arts and cultural scene, fantastic outdoor recreational opportunities with the mountains, national parks, river and sea all within easy reach

**Skills & Experience**

We're looking for a proactive leader craving an opportunity to showcase their ability to lead a dynamic team and be the driving force behind delivering a service with a strong safety first focus that meets the needs of the community.
- You'll have demonstrated experience successfully managing a team operating in a aquatics and/or recreational facility
- You'll have a high level of business acumen and commercial focus
- You'll have excellent people relationship skills, with an ability to unite teams and bring people together towards achieving goals.
- You will have practical knowledge of business planning, monitoring and operations management, alongside a proven track record in developing skills and processes.
- Certificate in water treatment
- Experience with operational asset management planning

**How to apply**

To learn more about this opportunity please contact Lucy Thompson on 027 223 2862.



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