The American Club is a private and exclusive member-owned organisation that has enjoyed unparalleled success as a ‘home away from home’ for North American expatriates. With more than 3,600 members from 60 different nationalities, over 300 staff, seven food and beverage outlets, comprehensive fitness facilities, as well as extensive wellness and children’s programs, The American Club is committed to providing food, programs and services of the highest quality.
The Fitness & Leisure department is an integral part of the club experience for many members, offering various sporting and fitness activities. This includes the Starfish Swim School which specialises in teaching all levels of swimming programs making our program one of the most well rounded in Singapore.
We provide our team members with a rewarding professional work experience, advancement opportunities and attractive compensation packages. We are currently seeking suitably qualified applicants for the position of:
Aquatics Manager
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Fitness & Leisure, you will be:
● Responsible for the delivery of all Aquatic programs and the calendar of events to the highest possible standards and participation levels
● Responsible for providing leadership and direction to the Aquatics Team of teachers, coaches and lifeguards
● Coordinating operations, marketing activities, and taking responsibility for the financial performance of the Aquatics Department
● Ensuring the Aquatics facility operates according to Workplace Safety and Health standards, as well as those of the Club more broadly
You should have:
● Minimum ASCTA Bronze qualification (or equivalent) and a relevant tertiary qualification
● 4 to 6 years’ of teaching / coaching experience in Learn to Swim programs, Pre-comp and Competitive Squad. Experience in teaching Masters programs advantageous
● Previous experience in managing teams for high level service delivery and ongoing professional development
● A mature disposition to develop and maintain relationships with colleagues and Members
● Demonstrated skills in developing budgets, reviewing P&L’s and reporting on financial performance
● Marketing and business development experience for the promotion of participation in programs and events
● Understanding of aquatics plant operations and water quality requirements
● Competent in use of MS Office suite of programs
● Experience in using Meet Manager advantageous
This role would suit someone looking to build upon their technical and management skills in Aquatics, and gain the experience of working overseas.
To apply please forward a cover letter and resume via email to [email protected], addressed to the Senior Director of People Development by January 31, 2016.
