Aquatics Director

VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Benefits package

401K with 4% match

Complimentary club membership

Discounts on products and services

Regular commissions opportunities

Job summary

Villa Sport Athletic Club and Spa in San Jose, CA seeks an Aquatics Director to lead lifeguards and instructors and manage a large aquatic center with multiple pools and water features. This role hires, trains, and schedules staff, develops budgets and strategic plans, and coordinates a busy programming calendar with supervision from the General Manager.

The ideal candidate has a strong aquatics background, First Aid/CPR certification, and a Bachelor’s degree is preferred; WSI certification is a

Qualifications

• Must have up-to-date First Aid/CPR certifications prior to hire.
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred.
• Must be certified as Water Safety Instructor or equivalent; CPR for professional rescuers required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the aquatics team (lifeguards and instructors).
• Run operations of a large indoor/outdoor aquatics center with multiple pools and water features.
• Hire, schedule, and train aquatics staff; develop annual budget and strategic plan.
• Develop the aquatics program calendar; run the department with minimal supervision.

Skills

Knowledge of trends

Anatomy & kinesiology

Aquatics industry background

Excellent communication

Customer service

Supervision experience

Minimal supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

First Aid/CPR certifications required

Water Safety Instructor (WSI) cert preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: San Jose, CA 95132
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $83,600.00 - $83,600.00
SalaryTravel Percentage: None
Job Category: Recreation

Villa Sport offers exciting and fulfilling career opportunities for those who thrive in a fast-paced, energizing environment. Our portfolio includes clubs across multiple states, including California, Texas, Colorado, Idaho, and Oregon. Our resort-style clubs are more than just gyms; they are communities where fitness, family, and fun come together. We are on a mission to create energizing environments where you can thrive and grow with us.

If you're a high-performing, outgoing, service-oriented superstar looking for a chance to make a difference, you've found your home. At Villa Sport, we offer a fantastic work environment, competitive wages, and a 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 4% of your compensation. Ready to join a team that’s going places? Your journey starts here!

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

• $83,600 annual rate of pay.
• Regular commissions 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.