Aquapark Duty Manager - Tapnell Farm

Job Posted: 11 March 2026

• Contract Term: Fixed Term
• Location: Yarmouth, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: £14.42 per hour basic rate
• Industries: Leisure Management & Executive Sports & Fitness Travel & Tourism

Aquapark Duty Manager

27th April – 31st August 2026 (Fixed Term) | Live-in accommodation included if required

Ever fancied calling jumping into a lake part of your working day? We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic, confident, and hands-on Aquapark Duty Manager to help lead our high-energy aqua park operation over the summer season. This is a varied, active role for someone who thrives outdoors, leads from the front, and keeps calm when things get busy.

If you’re a natural leader, love working with people, and enjoy a role where no two days are the same — this might be your perfect summer job.

The details

• Fixed Term: 27th April – 31st August 2026 (inclusive)

Hours:

• Average 40 hours per week
• Typically 5 days out of 7
• School holidays may require up to 6 days per week
• Some quieter term weeks may be 4 days per week

Pay Rate:

£14.42 per hour basic rate £15.85 per hour including 12.07% rolled-up holiday pay

Holiday entitlement is paid monthly at 12.07% in addition to the basic hourly rate.

Accommodation: Accommodation is provided with this role if required.

The role: Aquapark Duty Manager

Reporting to the Head of Day Tourism you will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Aqua Park, ensuring safe, smooth, and enjoyable operations for guests and staff alike. This is a senior seasonal role with real autonomy — you’ll be expected to assess what needs doing across the site, prioritise tasks, and lead by example.

Key responsibilities

Operational & Leadership

• Overall responsibility for daily Aqua Park operations
• Act as the senior point of contact on shift
• Manage staffing rotas, including arranging cover where required
• Lead the team during busy periods, school group visits, and peak holiday weeks
• Promote a fun, professional, and safety-focused environment

Safety & Emergencies

• Be present and take charge during first aid or emergency situations
• Lead evacuations or incident responses calmly and effectively
• Ensure all safety checks are completed and recorded correctly
• Monitor and maintain safety equipment and lifeguard kit

Team & Site Management

• Supervise and support aqua park staff throughout the day
• Step into operational roles where required
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and well-presented site
• Assist with aqua park installation, pack-down, and maintenance
• Carry out lake and aquapark checks alongside other staff when and if required

Administration

• Ensure daily checks and records are completed accurately
• Handle customer queries and complaints professionally
• Support smooth communication across departments

Essential requirements

You must:

• Be experienced in working at and managing an aquapark
• Have your own transport due to our remote location. Whilst there is a bus route, it is infrequent and does not coincide with shift times.
• Be a confident and experienced First Aider
• Be RLSS Open Water Lifeguard qualified OR meet the course pre-requisites and be willing to undertake training

RLSS OWL pre-requisites include:

• Minimum age: 16
• Ability to swim 400 metres continuously with a degree of urgency

You’ll also be:

• A positive, organised, and natural leader
• Calm and effective under pressure
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, outdoor environment
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills

Desirable (but not essential)

• Confident completing basic administrative tasks
• Passionate about working with young people and school groups
• Experience working on or leading school residentials or groups

Why join us?

• A genuinely fun, active summer role
• Leadership experience in a unique outdoor environment
• Live-in accommodation available
• A supportive, friendly team and unforgettable summer memories
• Staff Discounts across the site

If you’re ready to lead from the water, keep people safe, and make summer unforgettable — we’d love to hear from you.

Please note:

Tapnell Farm is in a remote location, so your own transport is required.

The offer of employment is conditional upon attending, completing and passing the mandatory training during the week commencing 27th April 2026. A contract will only be confirmed once these training requirements are successfully met.

If you’re looking for a memorable seasonal job where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you.

To Apply

Email CV and covering letter to [email protected]

Deadline: Friday 20th March 2026