Aquatics Director: Lead Pools, Programs & Team (PTO/401k)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K with dollar-for-dollar match up t

PTO

Benefits package

Complimentary club membership

Discounts on club products andServices

Job summary

Villa Sport San Jose is seeking an Aquatics Director to lead a large, busy aquatics center with multiple pools, water slides, and a full programming calendar. You will hire and train lifeguards and instructors, manage budgets, and drive strategic planning for the department.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a solid background in aquatics and fitness. First Aid/CPR certifications are required, with instructor credentials preferred, and a California located

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current successful aquatics industry program and operational trends.
• Knowledge of 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; CPR and First Aid Instructor certification preferred; Must be certified as Water Safety Instructor or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the aquatics team of lifeguards and instructors.
• Oversee operations of a large indoor and outdoor aquatics center with multiple pools and water amenities.
• Hire, schedule, and train aquatics staff.
• Develop annual budget and strategic plan for aquatics.
• Develop the aquatics program calendar and coordinate programming.

Skills

Aquatics industry knowledge

Anatomy/Physiology/Kinesiology

Staff management

Communication skills

Customer service

Swim skills & lifesaving

First Aid/CPR certification

Water Safety Instructor certification

Education

Two years of college education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Villa Sport San Jose is seeking an Aquatics Director to lead a large, busy aquatics center with multiple pools, water slides, and a full programming calendar. You will hire and train lifeguards and instructors, manage budgets, and drive strategic planning for the department.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a solid background in aquatics and fitness. First Aid/CPR certifications are required, with instructor credentials preferred, and a California located