Aquatics Director - Romulus Athletic Center

The Sports Facilities Companies; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Aquatics Director to oversee the operations of a premier aquatic facility. This role involves managing a variety of programs, ensuring safety compliance, and fostering community engagement through aquatic events. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in sports management and leadership, coupled with a passion for enhancing community wellness. Join a dynamic team dedicated to creating memorable experiences while contributing to the growth of a vibrant recreational environment. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing sector.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in sports management or related field.
• Experience in supervising and training lifeguards.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations of the aquatics center.
• Ensure compliance with safety and health standards.
• Recruit and train staff for various programming aspects.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation

Certification in Lifeguarding

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Aquatics Director - Romulus Athletic Center

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AQUATICS DIRECTOR- Romulus Athletic Center

Sports Facilities Management, LLC

LOCATION: Romulus, MI

DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS

REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER

STATUS: FULL TIME (EXEMPT)

About The Company

Romulus Athletic Center is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Romulus, MI. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.

Romulus Athletic Center is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.

SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

Position Summary

The Aquatics Director will direct the day-to-day operations of the aquatics center which includes the leisure/rehabilitation pool, competition pool, aquatics fitness classes, swimming lessons, swimming meets, lane rentals, USA swimming partnership, outdoor splash pad and special events that are aquatics related. This position will also manage the pump rooms for pools and splash pad, the aquatics center's maintenance and overall safety of the aquatic environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and county safety and health standards and operational procedures
• Acquires and posts all current certificates, licenses, permits, and operating requirements
• Enforces operating policies and procedures, evaluates their effectiveness, and recommends changes
• Recruits, trains, supervises, and schedules volunteers and staff to assist in various aspects of programming including mentoring, instruction, and program aides
• Develop and implement emergency action plans and safety drills for aquatics staff
• Work directly with the Marketing Department in developing program promotional materials for swim lessons, swim teams, events, and any other programs
• Develop and maintain relationships with key partners, and other collaborative organizations and agencies related to the operation
• Respond to all participant and community inquiries in a timely manner
• Maintain current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) binders
• Responsible for pool chemical & reagent inventory and balancing out chemicals
• Preventative maintenance & pump room repairs, reporting as needed
• Develops, prepares, and submits an annual budget
• Monitors and reconciles revenue and expense reports
• Adheres to revenue and expense limits and to departmental goals and objectives
• Evaluates data from daily operations and compiles administrative reports documenting attendance and service delivery for use in developing future programming
• Develop and manage annual department budget, submit monthly variance reports and accurate budget forecasts
• Updates weekly activity and attendance spreadsheet to General Manager
• All other duties as assigned by management
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management or related field and 3-5 years appropriate experience preferred
• Experience or general knowledge in supervising and training lifeguards or a related area
• Current Certified Pool Operator certification is preferred
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification
• Current American Red Cross Basic Lifeguard Instructor certified and/or Water Safety Instructor, or equivalent is preferred
• Requires excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proven success in generating community interest and involvement through sporting events
• Experience in swimming events as a consumer or other relevant experience
• Experience in managing staff to effectively execute a successful event and/or program
• Experience and success in customer service, leadership, and team building
• Must be detail-oriented and have outstanding organizational skills
• Ability to maintain focus in a high-volume, fast paced environment
• Must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving and negotiating skills
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, holidays, and long hours)
• Must possess current CPR/FIRST AID certifications or must be willing to obtain them within a specified period
• Prior responsibility in daily P&L management and budget oversight
• Well organized, efficient, flexible, and able to meet deadlines
  
  

Working Conditions And Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high
• May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop, or bend
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in outside weather conditions
• The team member could be exposed to cleaning chemicals
  
  

Salary: $48000.00 - $50000.00 per year

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