Aquatics Director

Syufy Group; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Benefits package

401K with 4% match

Complimentary club membership

Discounts on products and services

Regular commission opportunities

Job summary

Villa Sport Beaverton is seeking an Aquatics Director to lead the lifeguards and instructors, oversee operations of a large indoor and outdoor aquatics center with five pools, water slides and play structures, and manage a full calendar of lessons, teams, and events.

You will hire, schedule, and train staff, develop annual budget and strategic plan, and ensure smooth daily departmental operations with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Two years of management experience in an aquatics department.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; college education required.
• First Aid/CPR certifications required prior to hire.
• Water Safety Instructor certification preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Able to supervise staff with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage aquatics staff, lifeguards, and instructors.
• Oversee operations of indoor/outdoor aquatics center with multiple pools.
• Develop annual budget and strategic plan for aquatics.
• Schedule, hire, train staff and coordinate programming.
• Ensure safety and compliance with certifications.

Skills

Aquatics leadership

Staff training

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Two years college education required

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Beaverton, OR 97005
Position Type: Full Time
Travel Percentage: None
Job Category: Recreation

POSITION SUMMARY

The Aquatics Director leads and manages the aquatics team of lifeguards and instructors, the operations of a large indoor and outdoor aquatics center with five pools, two whirlpools, water slides and water park play structures, and a full calendar of aquatics programming, including lessons, teams, and special events. The Director hires, schedules and trains all aquatics staff, develops an annual budget and strategic plan, and helps develop the aquatics program calendar. This position is provided with general supervision by the General Manager and Assistant GM, and must be organized and able to run the Aquatics Department with minimal supervision.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Annually, based on relevant experience to the role.
• Regular commission opportunities.
• PTO.
• Benefits package.
• 401K with dollar for dollar match up to 4%.
• Complimentary club membership.
• Discounts on club products and services.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of current successful aquatics industry program and operational trends.
• Knowledge of standard anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology.
• Strong background in the aquatics and fitness industry.
• Minimum two years management/supervisory experience of a similar aquatics department.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent physical condition; able to demonstrate all swim strokes and all lifesaving techniques.
• Minimum two years of college education required; Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university preferred.
• First Aid/CPR certifications required prior to hire date.
• Position requires First Aid/CPR certification for professional rescuers.
• CPR and First Aid Instructor certification preferred.
• Must be certified as Water Safety Instructor or equivalent.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the Company’s policy to employ, train, promote, transfer, discipline, terminate, and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and abilities as they relate to the Company’s needs. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partnership status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

For more information about Villa Sport, please visit our website at www.villasport.com.