Team Leader Recreation and Sports

Owned by Invercargill City Council, Splash Palace is more than just a pool – it’s a hub for community events, sporting competitions and learning. It hosts local school swimming sports, regional meets, school “learn to swim” programmes through the swim school and fun events throughout the year that keep the whole family entertained. Splash Palace enriches lives through water experiences.

Recent changes means that Splash Palace is now looking for a Team Leader to oversee the swim school. No need for previous swim or pool experience – but we do need a talented, organised and enthusiastic leader. Interested to find out more?

This is a people-focused leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys organising, motivating others, and making things run well behind the scenes.

As the Team Leader, you will be responsible for:

• Rostering and coordinating swim instructors to ensure classes are fully staffed and well planned
• Leading, supporting, and managing instructors to deliver engaging, effective swim training
• Maintaining quality and consistency across programmes
• Being a visible, approachable leader who supports performance and development
• Working closely with leadership team to keep programmes running smoothly day to day

You don’t need to come from a swimming or pool management background to be a successful Team Leader. What matters most is your ability to lead people, manage schedules, and create a positive team culture – that delivers. Sound like you?

You’re organised, confident, and enjoy being the person who keeps things ticking.

You’ll likely bring:

• Experience in a people-led environment like sport, recreation, fitness or hospitality.
• Some leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to give feedback and support others.
• Good organisation skills – you’re comfortable juggling rosters, people, and priorities
• A positive, practical approach and the energy to lead a busy, active team

This role will be well suited to someone early in their leadership journey who’s ready to step up and grow – or a confident people leader who loves a front-line role.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and want a role that combines people, planning, and purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

To discover more about Splash Palace, visit https://www.splashpalace.co.nz/ and www.icc.govt.nz

For a confidential discussion about the role; contact Deb Vaughan by email to [email protected]