Aquatics Leader

Life Time Inc.; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wellness organization in Winter Park is looking for an Aquatics Manager to oversee the Aquatics program. The successful candidate will manage team members, ensure the safety and cleanliness of facilities, and lead various aquatic programs. Candidates should have strong customer service, coaching skills, and relevant certifications. This role offers opportunities for growth into regional leadership positions. Join our mission to deliver exceptional member experiences.

Qualifications

• 2 years of customer service experience.
• 2 years of coaching and/or swim instructor experience.
• 2 years of lifeguarding experience.
• 2 years of supervisory/management experience.
• Red Cross Lifeguard and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manages and supports all Aquatics Team Members.
• Completes daily inspections to ensure the pool area is clean and safe.
• Facilitates lifeguard training on pool safety and rescue techniques.
• Assesses performance, provides feedback, and coaches Aquatics Team Members.
• Manages the aquatics department within the budget guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Coaching

Supervisory skills

Lifeguarding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Aquatics Manager will serve as the leader of our department, responsible for the activities and growth of the Aquatics program including financial management, hiring, training, and supervising team members according to Life Time standards while delivering exceptional customer service. They will lead a team in a fun and fast‑paced environment that proudly serves our members and guests. A typical day may involve registering members for swim programs—lessons, swim team, and masters swim—casting, training, and developing aquatics team members such as swim instructors, swim coaches, and lifeguards. The Aquatics Manager will also oversee and maintain the safety and cleanliness of the aquatic facilities. High‑performing Aquatics Managers are offered opportunities to grow into regional and area leadership positions, responsible for the success and development of additional aquatics departments in a region and delivering the expected level of member experience and business performance across multiple locations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages and supports all Aquatics Team Members
• Completes daily inspections to ensure pool area is clean and safe
• Facilitates lifeguard training on pool safety and rescue techniques during monthly in‑services
• Assesses performance, provides feedback, and coaches Aquatics Team Members
• Manages the aquatics department within the budget guidelines
• Formulates, monitors and reconciles the budget and financial reports for aquatics programs
• Sets the standard for the Aquatics Department by providing exceptional customer service and meeting the Members' needs and expectations

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years of customer service experience
• 2 years of coaching and/or swim instructor experience
• 2 years of lifeguarding experience
• 2 years of supervisory/management experience
• Red Cross Lifeguard and First Aid
• Successfully complete and pass the Life Time Swim Certification
• Successfully complete and pass Aquatics Manager Training
• CPR/AED certification required within the first 3 months of hire
• Ability to work in a stationary position and move about the club for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to communicate and exchange information with guests who have inquiries about Life Time products and services
• Ability to swim 25 yards/meters without stopping
• Ability to routinely bend to raise 20 lbs or less and occasionally bend to raise more than 20 lbs

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• NSPF Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
• Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI)
• Lifeguard Instructor Trainer (LGIT)

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.