2026-2027 Spring Aquatics Director

Northeastern School District; Manchester (York County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern School District in Manchester, PA is seeking an Aquatics Director to oversee daily natatorium operations, water quality, and staff management. The role includes supervising lifeguards and instructors, scheduling, budgeting, and program development to serve school and community needs.

The position requires experience operating an aquatics center and appropriate certifications; WSI and CPR/First Aid are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in operation of an aquatics center required; Pool Operator Certification, American Red Cross CPR, First Aid and Lifeguard Certification, WSI Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure natatorium safety; administer first aid and respond to emergencies.
• Maintain facility certifications and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct regular inspections of facility and equipment.
• Oversee water sanitation, preventive maintenance of filtration and temperature.
• Coordinate and develop aquatic programs for school, district, and community.
• Supervise and coordinate lifeguards, pool staff, volunteers.
• Manage facility reservations and master calendar.
• Maintain facility records including staff certifications and maintenance.
• Assist with budget input and financial review.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Education

Pool Operator Certification

American Red Cross CPR

First Aid Certification

Lifeguard Certification

WSI Certification

Job description

Job Summary

The Aquatics Director is responsible for the oversight of the day-to-day operations of the natatorium, its adjacent areas, including the locker rooms, deck space, spectator seating, storage areas and filtration rooms. The Aquatics Director is also responsible for the water chemistry and maintenance of the pool. All equipment will be maintained and cataloged by the Aquatics Director. More traditional roles of the Aquatics Director include: pool scheduling, creating and developing a successful community aquatics program with district administration, supervising and directing the natatorium staff - lifeguards and instructors, budgeting, and conducting regular program evaluations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure that the natatorium is a safe environment for users. Administer first aid and respond to emergency situations as necessary. Follow the proper procedures to report all injuries and problems.
• Maintain all facility certifications and ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local aquatic laws and regulations.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly inspections on the condition of the facility and equipment. Make decisions regarding facility and equipment operations.
• Oversee facility, water sanitation operations, and equipment, practice preventive maintenance, including, but not limited to, the filtration system, air circulation systems, and water temperature.
• Coordinate and develop aquatic programs and activities to meet the needs and regulations of the school, district, and community.
• Supervise, hire, mentor, train, and coordinate the work of all pool supervisors, lifeguards, volunteers, and workers in school or community activities.
• Create and coordinate the process of reservations for the aquatics facility by all parties associated with the community and/or school.
• Maintain the master calendar/schedule for facility use.
• Maintain facility records and reports, including staff certifications, pool maintenance, hourly transactions, funds and other related information.
• Provide input to the high school for annual budget preparation including operational expenses and capital requirements. Continually review the financial standing of the facility.
• Manage purchasing of pool chemicals, replacement equipment and new equipment, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications

• Experience in the operation of an aquatics center required Pool Operator Certification, American Red Cross CPR, First Aid and Lifeguard Certification, WSI Certification preferred
• Other education/experience as accepted by the school board and administration