Job Description
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Real ownership to lead, shape and grow your own venue
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Career growth with a supportive, people-first leadership team
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A purpose-led culture where the Flips Factor is celebrated
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Fish N Flips is looking for an energetic, people-focused
Swim School Manager
to lead our Riverside Gardens venue.
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If you love developing people, creating memorable family experiences and bringing plenty of energy to pool deck, this is your opportunity to lead a swim school that does things a little differently.
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At Fish N Flips, we combine structured skill development with imaginative, play-based learning to spark a lifelong love of swimming. Our Swim School Manager brings that experience to life, through their Crew, their Little Fish and every family who walks through the door.
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And we're looking for a leader with the
Flips Factor
to bring it all to life.
Why You'll Love Fish N Flips
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Swim School Manager
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Location: Riverside Gardens, Townsville QLD
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Fish N Flips is looking for an energetic, people-focused
Swim School Manager
to lead our Riverside Gardens venue.
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If you love developing people, creating memorable family experiences and bringing plenty of energy to pool deck, this is your opportunity to lead a swim school that does things a little differently.
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At Fish N Flips, we combine structured skill development with imaginative, play-based learning to spark a lifelong love of swimming. Our Swim School Manager brings that experience to life, through their Crew, their Little Fish and every family who walks through the door.
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And we're looking for a leader with the
Flips Factor
to bring it all to life.
Why You'll Love Fish N Flips
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We lead with play-based purpose
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Our structured curriculum is grounded in skill development and brought to life through play.



It's how we build confident swimmers while making learning something Little Fish genuinely look forward to.
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We celebrate connection
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From Crew shoutouts to Little Fish milestones, we believe outstanding swim schools are built through meaningful moments, strong relationships and people who care.
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You'll have real ownership
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You'll lead the performance, culture and customer experience of your venue, with the freedom to bring fresh ideas, solve problems and find a better way.
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We believe in hands-on leadership
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Our leaders don't manage from the sidelines. You'll be visible on pool deck, teaching, coaching your Crew, connecting with families and jumping in when your team needs you.
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We grow our people
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We want our Flips Crew to keep learning, progressing and building confidence. You'll play a big part in coaching that growth while developing your own leadership career.
About the Role
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As
Swim School Manager
, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day success of Fish N Flips Riverside Gardens.
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You'll lead a high-performing Flips Crew, grow enrolments, build strong relationships with families and make sure every Little Fish receives a safe, structured and highly engaging learning experience.
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This is a
hands-on leadership role
.
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You'll teach. You'll coach. You'll problem-solve. You'll talk with families. You'll develop your Crew. You'll know what's happening across your venue and step in wherever you can make a difference.
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You'll lead from the front and set the standard for what great looks like.
Have you got the Flips Factor?




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You've led people in swim schools, aquatics, education, children's programs or another customer-focused environment
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You believe great leaders are present, visible and willing to jump in
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You're confident coaching and developing others
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You bring energy, warmth and personality
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You take ownership and follow things through
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You're organised, proactive and solution-focused
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You're organised, proactive and solution-focused
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You care about both people and performance
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You naturally look for a better way
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You know how to have fun while still holding a high standard
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Essential Qualifications & Requirements
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You'll need to hold, or be willing to obtain and maintain:
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Current Blue Card
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Current CPR qualification
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Current First Aiden qualification
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Recognised Teacher(s) Food ???
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Keeping qualifications and child-safety requirements current is an key part of working with Fish N Flips.
Our Commitment to Safety
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At Fish N Flips, safety is never left to chance.
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We partner with
Child Safeguard
to uphold strong standards of child safety and protection across every Fish N Flips venue.
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As Swim School Manager, you'll play an important part in creating an environment where our Little Fish, families and Flips Crew feel safe, supported and respected.
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Because
safety is no accident.
Why This Role Matters
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You'll shape the culture, performance and family experience at Fish N Flips Riverside Gardens — creating a place where Little Fish love to learn and Flips Crew love to work.
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Sound like your kind of splash?
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Let's Get Swimming.
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Location: Douglas Townsville, QLD, Australia
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Category: Site Management
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Position Type: Permanent
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Job Reference: SB
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