Aquatics Director: Lead Pools, Programs & Team

VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match up to 4%

Complimentary club membership

PTO

Health benefits including medical/dent

Job summary

VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa in Beaverton, OR oversees a large indoor/outdoor aquatics center with five pools, two whirlpools, water slides, and a full calendar of aquatics programming.

The Aquatics Director hires, trains, and schedules staff, develops budgets and strategic plans, and coordinates programming with minimal supervision under the General Manager. Strong leadership and certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of management/supervisory experience in aquatics.
• First Aid/CPR certifications required prior to hire.
• Must be certified Water Safety Instructor or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; two years of college required.
• Knowledge of aquatics industry trends, anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and deliver customer service.
• Strong physical condition; able to demonstrate swim strokes and lifesaving techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage lifeguards and instructors; oversee aquatics operations.
• Hire, schedule, and train aquatics staff; develop annual budget.
• Create strategic plan and annual calendar for aquatics programs.
• Ensure department runs with minimal supervision under GM oversight.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Work with minimal supervision

First Aid/CPR certification

Water Safety Instructor certification

Lifesaving techniques

Industry knowledge

Education

Two years of college

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa in Beaverton, OR oversees a large indoor/outdoor aquatics center with five pools, two whirlpools, water slides, and a full calendar of aquatics programming.

The Aquatics Director hires, trains, and schedules staff, develops budgets and strategic plans, and coordinates programming with minimal supervision under the General Manager. Strong leadership and certifications are required.