Careers
Swimming Operations Manager
Looking for a leadership role that combines strategic thinking with operational excellence in aquatics?
Hamilton Aquatics in Qatar is hiring an experienced and driven Swimming Operations Manager to lead and oversee our programmes across Doha.
In this role, you will be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of all operational programmes in Qatar. You’ll manage and support a diverse team of Site Leaders, Swim Teachers, Squad Coaches, and Lifeguards, ensuring exceptional service delivery and safety standards across all our facilities.
If you are a proactive leader with a strong background in swim operations, and you’re passionate about making a difference in the aquatics industry, we want to hear from you!
📅 Interviews: Ongoing
📅 Start Date: September 2025
Key Objectives:
- Manage the overall swimming operations at all sites to ensure safety and quality is delivered as per company expectations
- Achieve operational and financial targets for the region as per strategy
- Ensure staff training is completed monthly, and all staff remain compliant
- Oversee and approve all lesson timetables to ensure pool space and staffing is optimized
- Work alongside Head of Operations to seek new business development
- Produce operational reports and attend management meetings when required
- Interview, identify and induct new staff recruits
- Meet with key stakeholders and negotiate contract renewals
- Work alongside marketing team to ensure all operations are promoted strongly
- Perform regular site visits to assess and record the quality operations
- Help setup and deliver Hamilton Aquatics competitions in the region
- Oversee the implementation of health & safety rules and aspects and ensure proper procedures are in place for staff compliance, pools quality and sites handover
- Oversee health and safety and child protection incidents when required
- Ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to
- Embrace and represent company values and standards of excellence
Set of Required Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours:
Desired Qualifications:
- Minimum Level 2 Swim England qualified teacher
- Swimming pool plant tutor qualification
Desired Experience:
- Minimum 3-years’ experience in swim teaching
- Minimum 3-years’ experience in a similar role within the region
- Proven track record in managing teams
Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills:
- Public Speaking
- Leadership skills
- IT skills including using a CRM system
- Customer service and relationship management skills
- Time management
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Confidence and ability to develop relationships
- Problem solving & Conflict resolution
What we offer
- A tax-free salary of QAR 192,000 – 216,000 per annum
- Private medical insurance and end-of-service benefits.
- Annual flight allowance.
- Access to lifestyle discounts.
How to apply
If you're ready to lead operations and make a lasting impact with Hamilton Aquatics in Qatar, please email [email protected], quoting reference OMDoha-Sept25. Attach your CV, cover letter, and relevant qualification certificates.