Aquatics Director

The Buhl Club; Sharon (Mercer County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Buhl Club in Sharon, PA is seeking an Aquatics Director to oversee and enhance all water-based programs for all ages. This full-time, on-site role leads lifeguards and instructors, ensuring safety, quality instruction, and engaging community programming.

You will manage schedules, training, and compliance, while collaborating with leadership to grow aquatics offerings and outreach to members and families within the community.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Swim Instruction and Swim Lessons for diverse ages and skill levels.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Aquatics programming and swimming techniques.
• Demonstrated lifeguarding experience with current certification or ability to obtain.
• Experience supervising aquatics staff and managing pool operations.
• Knowledge of water safety standards, risk management, and emergency response procedures.
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills with children, families, and community members.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• CPR, First Aid and related safety certifications (or willingness to obtain).
• Preferred: prior Aquatics Director, Swim Coach, or Pool Manager experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aquatic operations, programs, and staff.
• Plan, organize and supervise swim lessons and swim team practices.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance; monitor pool conditions.
• Schedule, train, and evaluate lifeguards and instructors.
• Coordinate maintenance needs and program registrations.
• Collaborate with leadership to expand aquatics programming and outreach.

Skills

Swim instruction

Aquatics programs

Lifeguard certification

Staff supervision

Water safety

Leadership

Time management

CPR/First Aid

Aquatics Director experience

Job description

Company Description

The Buhl Club is a community-centered organization dedicated to providing high-quality recreational, social, fitness, and educational programs for people of all ages. Its vision is to offer a positive, inclusive environment where individuals and families can pursue excellence in leisure, learning, physical fitness, and overall well-being. The facility features a fitness center, pool, youth center, group fitness classes, locker rooms, child watch services, and a fully licensed child development center. The Buhl Club offers a wide range of youth programs, including swim lessons, swim team, synchronized swimming, dance, art/STEM, sports skills, and family events. It also serves the broader region by managing the Baughman Family Community Center in Greenville, PA, and the Children’s Center of Mercer County in Hermitage, PA.

Role Description

The Aquatics Director is a full-time, on-site position based in Sharon, PA, responsible for overseeing all aquatic operations, programs, and staff. This role includes planning, organizing, and supervising swim lessons, swim team practices, and other water-based programs to ensure safety, engagement, and skill development for participants of all ages. The Aquatics Director manages lifeguards and instructional staff, including scheduling, training, performance oversight, and adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements. Daily responsibilities involve monitoring pool conditions, enforcing policies, coordinating maintenance needs, managing program registration, and communicating with members, families, and internal teams. The Aquatics Director also collaborates with leadership to expand aquatics programming, support community outreach, and contribute to the overall mission of The Buhl Club.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Swim Instruction and Swim Lessons for diverse ages and skill levels.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Aquatics programming and Swimming techniques.
• Demonstrated Lifeguarding experience, including current lifeguard certification or ability to obtain one.
• Experience supervising aquatics staff and managing pool operations in a community or recreational setting.
• Knowledge of water safety standards, risk management practices, and emergency response procedures.
• Effective communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with children, families, and community members.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities to oversee multiple programs and schedules.
• CPR, First Aid, and other relevant safety certifications (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
• Preferred: Prior experience as an Aquatics Director, Swim Coach, or Pool Manager, and familiarity with youth development or recreational programming.