Aquatics Director

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesOperates pools and equipment in accordance with all state and local bathing code provisions and arrange for immediate corrections of any violation found during periodic inspections by appropriate authorities.Develops and implements a full range of aquatic programs to meet the needs of the membership and the surrounding community, including innovative means of serving the underserved and underprivileged segments of the community. Programs to consist of swim lessons, group exercise programs, community partnership programs, physical therapy rehab providers, etc.Selects, trains, evaluates, and retains staff to provide appropriate services to the community as lifeguards, swim instructors, and coaches.Enforces all personnel policies and guidelines in accordance with JRSSC policies.Conducts annual reviews for all aquatic staff and suggests salary increments to the appropriate supervisor.Acts as a representative for all aquatic staff and issues at JRSSC management team meetings.Teaches swim lessons and lifeguards on an as needed basis.Contributes to the membership development and retention of JRSSC members, placing the needs of the members as a key priority at all times.Participates as a vital part of the JRSSC Management team to provide exemplary services to the community. This includes sharing responsibility as the building supervisor (MOD) as necessary, participation in special events, fundraising campaigns, and shared leadership duties as assigned periodically.May be called upon to represent JRSSC at external stakeholder meetings.Develops department budget and provides daily, weekly, and monthly monitoring of department finances.Provides information to supervisor, as required, to complete monitoring of monthly financial performance.Requires outstanding verbal and written communication skillsMust be extremely professional in appearance, demeanor, and communicationMust have excellent leadership skillsMust have excellent customer service skills including a strong background and ethos of customer serviceMust be able to clearly communicate expectations of fellow team members and hold the team responsible for goal achievementsMust be detail-oriented and have outstanding organizational skillsMust have strong time-management skillsMust be able to maintain focus in a high-volume, fast-paced environmentMust be able to work under pressure and be decisiveMust be able to handle difficult situationsMust be able to motivate employeesMust be able to prioritize work to achieve maximum returnsMust be a team playerAbility to remain calm and focus in an emergency situationMust have strong problem-solving skillsMust be able to work irregular shifts to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays as neededStrong fitness knowledge and experience developing programs and working with people of varying ages and backgrounds.Knowledge of pool filtration system, rescue equipment, computer and office equipment.Ability to manage and operate Hytek Meet Manager software, and operate Colorado Timing System (CTS) to include the managing the date of the swim meets and/or competitions and entering it into the meet management system, test and troubleshoot the CTS, and perform preventative and restorative maintenance to the CTS.Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed, required, or assigned by the General ManagerSupervisory ResponsibilitiesSupervises a total of 20-30 lifeguards.Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with JRSSC’s policies and applicable laws including:Training employeesPlanning, assigning, and directing workAppraising performanceRewarding employeesCounseling employees, addressing complaints and resolving problemsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents in English. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Proficiency in other languages is a plus.Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule puter Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have working knowledge of Google Suite (docs, sheets, slides, calendar, meeting, etc) and be able to use laptop and desktop computers and normal peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.).Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:Current Lifeguarding Instructor, Water Safety Instructor (preferred), and Instructor Trainer certifications are required.Current Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Automated External Defibrillation, Administering Emergency Oxygen, and Bloodborne Pathogens Training certifications are required.Current Pool Operator’s certification required.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit.The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather).The employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicalsThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-08