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Swimming Centre Assistant Manager


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Location : Adelaide, South Australia


Created : 2025-08-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Community Development / Arts, Culture & Community Connections Manage one of the the Citys best assets, the Norwood Swimming Centre Join a supportive and collaborative team with excellent working conditions A culture of excellence, integrity and working togetherAnnual salary of $81,260 - $87,157 + Statutory SuperannuationTo ensure adequate management and lifeguard coverage of the Councils Norwood Swimming Centre during the Swimming Season this position: will be required to work flexible hours over a seven (7) day roster (including Public Holidays) will be rostered to work outside the ordinary span of hours (including early starts/late finishes) may be required to work in excess of thirty-eight (38) hours per week (and may be rostered to work up to an average of 96 hours per fortnight, if required)Seasonal Fixed-term Contract September 2025 to May 2026The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters owns two swimming facilities, the Norwood Swimming Centre and the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre.The Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre is currently closed whilst it is undergoing re-development. It is expected to open in the middle of 2026 and operate all year.The Norwood Swimming Centre is an outdoor facility which operates seasonally (typically twenty-six weeks) and serves as a cherished community asset. the Centre supports a range of community outcomes including recreation, health and fitness, learn to swim, events and club-based activities.The RoleReporting to the Swimming Centre Manager, the Swimming Centre Assistant Manageris a hands-on position, responsible for assisting with the overall management and operations for the Centre including pre and post season. The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters aims to ensure the Centre continues to respond to a range of community interests and needs, whilst operating safely and efficiently.In the absence of the Manager on site, the Swimming Centre Assistant Manager will assume responsibility for providing a safe, enjoyable and friendly facility for all patrons visiting the Councils swimming facility and ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the Centre are carried out in line with required guidelines, procedures and policies.About YouTo be successful in this position you will be a pro-active team player who possesses the following skills and experience: Current Royal Life Saving Society Pool Lifeguard Award. Current Royal Life Saving Society Bronze Medallion or Surf Life Saving Society Bronze Medallion. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislation, industry guidelines and policies relating to the operation and safety of public swimming centres. Ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively with a diversity of people, both in writing and verbally. Demonstrated leadership capabilities, particularly in an aquatic and service-oriented environment. Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and develop staff in order to manage work and resource requirements. Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and coordinate the operations of an aquatic centre or similar. Demonstrated experience in financial management, including the management of a Profit/Loss budget. Join a value-based organisation Training and professional development opportunities Study assistance Confidential & free access to the Employee Assistance Program 24/7 Healthy Lifestyles Program Income protection (illness, accident & injury) Work on cosmopolitan The Parade, NorwoodHow to ApplyFor more information, a copy of the job description and to apply on-line, please visit www.npsp.sa.gov.auSpecific enquiries may be directed to the Councils Manager Arts Culture & Community Connections, Navian Iseut, on 8366 4555 , or Administrator, People & Culture 8366 4518 .Applications close 5:00pm on Sunday 10 August 2025Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchThe Norwood Payneham & St Peters Council is the local government body responsible for the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters.The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters comprises the Mayor and 13 Elected Members who are supported by a Chief Executive, four General Managers and a combined total of 175 field and inside staff.Our audience is our community of residents, ratepayers, businesses, community groups as well as organisations, developers, state and local government partners and media contacts, all of whom we interact with on a daily basis.We aim to keep those within our community well informed, particularly to ensure that they understand the extensive role the Council plays in the community.Source: This is an extract from the company''s own website.The Norwood Payneham & St Peters Council is the local government body responsible for the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters.The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters comprises the Mayor and 13 Elected Members who are supported by a Chief Executive, four General Managers and a combined total of 175 field and inside staff.Our audience is our community of residents, ratepayers, businesses, community groups as well as organisations, developers, state and local government partners and media contacts, all of whom we interact with on a daily basis.We aim to keep those within our community well informed, particularly to ensure that they understand the extensive role the Council plays in the community.Source: This is an extract from the company''s own website.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr