Facility Manager

Glenden Aquatic Centre | Splash Aquatics Group

Take the lead at a community aquatic centre, with rent free accommodation provided.

Splash Aquatics Group is looking for a practical, reliable Facility Manager to oversee Glenden Aquatic Centre for the remainder of the operating season.

This is a hands on role combining facility management, lifeguarding, pool plant operations, team leadership and swimming program delivery. You’ll be the senior person onsite, supported by our wider operations team.

The role

You’ll take responsibility for keeping the centre secure, compliant, welcoming and running smoothly.

Your responsibilities will include

- Managing daily operations, opening and closing, facility presentation and maintenance reporting.
- Performing lifeguard duties and maintaining active supervision in accordance with the centre’s supervision plans.
- Operating pool plant, completing water quality testing and responding promptly to water quality issues.
- Leading emergency responses, first aid and incident management.
- Delivering and coordinating Learn to Swim lessons, school swimming and community programs as required.
- Completing operational checks, incident reports and compliance documentation accurately and on time.
- Managing customer enquiries, bookings, complaints, cash handling and stock.
- Working within approved labour budgets and supporting participation at the centre.
- Maintaining positive relationships with patrons, schools, community groups and Council representatives.

About you You’re comfortable taking ownership of a facility and working independently. You communicate early when you need support,



follow through on outstanding tasks and understand that accurate safety records are part of running a safe centre.

You’ll bring

- Experience in aquatic operations, lifeguarding or facility supervision.
- Practical knowledge of pool plant operations and water quality management.
- Strong organisation, communication and customer service skills.
- The ability to lead a team and respond calmly in an emergency.
- Confidence using digital systems for rostering, bookings and compliance reporting.
- Availability for weekend, public holiday and broken shifts.
- A willingness to live locally in Glenden for the contract period.

Qualifications Applicants will need to hold and maintain:

- Current Pool Lifeguard qualification.
- Current Swimming and Water Safety Teacher certification.
- Current Pool Plant Operator qualification.
- Current CPR, First Aid and Oxygen Resuscitation qualifications.
- Current Queensland Blue Card.

Applicants willing to obtain the required qualification are encouraged to apply, with training arrangements discussed during recruitment.

What’s on offer

- Rent free accommodation in Glenden for the duration of employment.
- A salaried role with responsibility for your own centre.
- Support from Splash Aquatics Group’s operations team.
- The opportunity to build your facility management experience and make a visible contribution to a local community.

The centre generally operates Tuesday to Sunday, with Monday closed to the public. Approved school and program bookings may require Monday work. The role includes early starts, evening finishes, weekends and public holidays.

Apply

Join Splash and take the lead at Glenden Aquatic Centre.

📌 Facility Manager (Glenden)
🏢 Splash-A-Bout Swim School
📍 Glenden