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Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL) is one of the most progressive Leisure Trusts in the UK and we’re very proud of our achievements! We’re continually developing ourselves and we invest heavily in our product and facilities to provide the best possible experience we can for our customers. We have over 3 million visits per year with an annual turnover more than £15m, with over 17,000 members and over 6,000 people on swimming lessons. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Aquatics team. KAL deliver a full aquatic pathway cycle from Learn 2 Swim to Training and Development which aims to make a positive impact on people’s health & wellbeing through the delivery of activity across Kirklees. This position is a Grade E (£30, 502/annum) position with the opportunity for progression based on the role profile criteria and business need. Benefits of Assistant Aquatics and Activity Manager: 26 days annual leave + 8.5 public holidays, with 5 further days added after 5 years’ service with KAL Staff & family discounted membership Good quality pension Wide range of career opportunities Requirements of Assistant Aquatics and Activity Manager: Hold the Swim England Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualification or STA Award Hold the SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming to Babies and Toddlers or achieve/working towards within 6 months of employment Hold the RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification or have the ability to complete within the first 3 months of employment Experience in supporting projects and product development Line management experience of diverse and remote staff Responsibilities of Assistant Aquatics and Activity Manager: Manage, lead and assist site Aquatics & Activity teams ensuring support and challenge is provided as appropriate Support and drive the development of robust business plans and partnerships to enable KAL to maximise on commercial and operational utilisation Enhance opportunities for all participants, ensuring high quality standards, in line with the National Governing Bodies (NGB) Frameworks Engage and collaborate with partners to maximise the opportunity for growth and development within the programmes Work across all internal KAL departments to develop and create systems and generate marketing and sales opportunities. This advert may close earlier than advertised should we receive a high volume of applicants An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Disclosure (DBS) is required for this post. A conviction will not exclude a candidate but will be considered as part of the overall recruitment process. If you would like to review the full Role Profile for this position, then please email recruitment@kal.org.uk