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Aquatics Therapy Supervisor

Chailey Heritage Foundation • Full-time • North Chailey, East Sussex, England • £28,210 - £28,999 / year • 2d ago

Aquatics Therapy Supervisor

Location: North Chailey, BN8 4EF

Salary: £28,210 - £28,999 per annum (DOE)

Hours: 37 per week | Shifts between 8am–8pm | Weekend rota

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

The Role

The organisation is looking for an experienced and confident aquatics professional to join them as Aquatics Therapy Supervisor. In this hands-on role, you’ll help coordinate the day-to-day running of their hydrotherapy pool, deliver therapy sessions, and ensure every child and young person has a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable experience in the water.

You’ll work closely with the Aquatics Therapy Manager, supporting their Aquatics Therapy Assistants and Education Assistants, and working alongside physiotherapists, teachers, and nursing colleagues to provide the highest standards of care and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Helping to coordinate daily aquatic therapy sessions in line with their therapy curriculum.
Supporting children and young people with complex disabilities in the water.
Offering guidance to assistants during sessions to ensure good practice.
Monitoring outcomes and maintaining accurate progress records.
Supporting pool safety, water quality, and operational standards.
Making decisions about pool closures when required.
Providing excellent service to external users of the pool**.**

Skills and Qualifications

ASA/STA Level 2 in Teaching Aquatics.
A confident swimmer able to meet National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) standards.
Experience in a supervisory or senior role in aquatics, leisure, or therapy.
Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
Calm, supportive, and able to encourage others.

Bonus if you also have:

NPLQ certification (training can be provided).
Pool Plant Operations Certificate.
Experience supporting people with disabilities or complex needs.
Knowledge of hydrotherapy or adapted physical activity.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave
Enhanced Workplace Pension
Retail and leisure discounts
Healthcare Cashplan
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Health & Wellbeing resources
Death in Service benefit
Free tea/coffee/kitchen facilities
Onsite café and free parking
Free flu jabs
Free DBS checks

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://www.careers.chf.org.uk/job/aquatics-therapy-supervisor?source=chf.org.uk

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and young adults. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references, and relevant occupational health checks. It is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity with children if you are barred from doing so.

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