Aquatics & Clean Team Operations Lead

Jellis; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Breeze is seeking an Operations Manager for Aquatics and Clean Team to oversee safety, training, and guest experiences across Aquatics and Clean Team departments. You will recruit, train, and supervise lifeguards, camp staff, and cleaners, ensuring regulatory compliance and high standards.

This role requires leadership, budget oversight, incident response, and collaboration with multiple teams to maintain park operations and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• 3–5 years of supervisory or management experience in aquatics, recreation, hospitality, entertainment, or related fields.
• Experience managing budgets, labor costs, and operational performance preferred.
• Experience leading multiple departments or large seasonal workforces preferred.
• Lifeguard experience or instructor certification preferred.
• Ability to obtain Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Instructor Certification and Certified Pool Operator certification.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and hire for lifeguards, ride attendants, and supervisory staff.
• Train lifeguards, ride attendants, and aquatic supervisory staff.
• Plan, register, and conduct Lifeguard Training Classes for new and renewal candidates.
• Oversee Junior Lifeguard Camp operations and programming.
• Ensure compliance with Jeff Ellis & Associates and Alive Solutions training programs.
• Maintain water safety certifications and assist in overseeing water safety programs.
• Monitor aquatic operations daily to ensure safety, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction.
• Collect and maintain First Aid Reports and related documentation.
• Recruit and hire for the Clean Team Members and supervisory staff.
• Train and supervise Clean Team staff to maintain high standards of guest service and park presentation.
• Oversee cleanliness standards throughout the park, ensuring compliance with health and safety codes.
• Develop and implement cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Conduct walkthroughs to verify cleanliness and operational efficiency.
• Manage purchasing, inventory control, and usage of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and documentation of cleaning chemicals.
• Develop and manage department schedules while maintaining labor costs within approved budget guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Ocean Breeze is seeking an Operations Manager for Aquatics and Clean Team to oversee safety, training, and guest experiences across Aquatics and Clean Team departments. You will recruit, train, and supervise lifeguards, camp staff, and cleaners, ensuring regulatory compliance and high standards.

This role requires leadership, budget oversight, incident response, and collaboration with multiple teams to maintain park operations and safety.