Aquatics Center Lead: Safety, Staff Development & Programs

Hospital for Special Care; New Britain, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,902,000 - 83,786,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer 6

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee wellness programs with onsite

Onsite fitness and aquatics center

Job summary

Hospital for Special Care is seeking an Aquatic Supervisor to lead the Aquatic and Fitness Center, ensuring safe and high-quality participant experiences. You will supervise staff, help design aquatic programs, and contribute to daily operations including lifeguarding and instruction.

The role emphasizes safety, training, and community engagement, with a shift structure supporting second shift coverage and a minimum of 20 hours of direct service weekly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• ARC Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED certification required.
• Lifeguard Instructor certification or ability to obtain within six months.
• ARC Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification required.
• Minimum three years management or supervisory experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Experience developing or implementing adaptive and inclusive aquatics programming.
• Preferred: Certified Pool Operator certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Aquatic and Fitness Center operations.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate aquatic programs for participants.
• Provide staff training, coaching, and performance oversight.
• Ensure compliance with Hospital for Special Care policies and safety standards.
• Deliver direct aquatic services as needed (lifeguarding, instruction).

Skills

Management experience

Verbal & written communication

Adapted programming

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma

ARC Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED

Lifeguard Instructor certification or eligible

ARC Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

Certified Pool Operator (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hospital for Special Care is seeking an Aquatic Supervisor to lead the Aquatic and Fitness Center, ensuring safe and high-quality participant experiences. You will supervise staff, help design aquatic programs, and contribute to daily operations including lifeguarding and instruction.

The role emphasizes safety, training, and community engagement, with a shift structure supporting second shift coverage and a minimum of 20 hours of direct service weekly.