Job Description

Aquatics Manager

The Aquatics Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the aquatic facilities, ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for members and guests. This role includes training and scheduling pool staff to maintain safety and service standards. The Aquatics Manager will also assist with organizing programs and activities related to the pool, while helping ensure smooth execution of day-to-day operations. The focus is on providing hands-on support to the aquatics team, ensuring excellent service, and maintaining pool safety.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to the General Manager.

Day to Day:

• Communicate with members regularly and promote aquatic club activities.
• Help in the hiring, supervision, and ongoing support of pool personnel to ensure they are well-trained, thereby creating a safe environment for those who use the facility.
• Assist with monitoring time reporting in OTK by reviewing total hours worked and verifying that employees have accurately recorded and approved time entries.
• Participate in bi-monthly in-service training drills to maintain safety standards.
• Assist in administering the swim team program as directed by the club, including helping with staff training and ensuring proper setup.
• Assist the Facilities Director in the procurement of necessary chemicals, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensure that the pool facility is always in a safe environment.
• Clean and sanitize swimming pool (includes cleaning pool & backwash filers, skimming pool surfaces, and checking that chemicals in pool are at ideal levels).
• Ensure areas around pool are clean and clear of equipment and debris.
• Ensure all equipment (i.e. railings, ropes, pumps, etc.) is in good working order and provide repair/replacement as needed.

Additional Duties:

• Due to the dynamic nature of the club, employees are expected to assist others as needed and take on additional tasks as assigned by management.
• Follow all company, club, and department policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Represent the company's management team by supporting and enforcing policies while maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and a commitment to excellence in interactions with members, colleagues, and staff.
• Promote and follow safe working practices, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines and encouraging others to do the same.
• Take the initiative in personal and professional growth and maintain any required certifications relevant to your role.
• Address and resolve challenges using available resources, working with regional and corporate teams to support club operations.
• Support the overall efficiency of the team by collaborating and contributing to the club's goals.

About You:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in aquatic management.
• A minimum of 1 year supervising staff.
• Background as a competitive swimmer or be a certified swim coach.
• Current certification in CPR, first aid, and AED.
• Lifeguard certified.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Sports Management, or related field.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent swimming, sitting, standing, walking, and driving.
• Occasional exposure to temperature changes, dust, fumes, or gases.
• Squatting, kneeling, reaching, grasping, twisting, and bending.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 100 lbs. on occasion.
• Talking, hearing, and seeing.

Primary Tools/Equipment:

• Tubes, life vests, and AEDs.
• First aid kits and safety signage.
• Pool skimmers, nets, and vacuum systems for cleaning.
• Water testing kits.
• Chemical dispensing systems.
• Smartphones or tablets.
• Office supplies.

Work Schedule:

• Adherence to attendance requirements as outlined in the weekly schedule.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to meet position deadlines.
• Availability to work on weekends and/or holidays as required.

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