AQUATICS MANAGER

SOLAR SWIM LLC; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant company dedicated to aquatic safety and education! As the Aquatic Manager, you'll lead a passionate team, ensuring a safe and enjoyable swimming environment for all ages. This role involves teaching, managing staff, and maintaining pool facilities while promoting water safety in the community. With opportunities for personal growth and a supportive atmosphere, this position is perfect for someone who loves the water and working with children. Embrace the chance to make a difference while enjoying perks like performance bonuses and employee discounts. Dive into this rewarding career today!

Benefits

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Wellness resources

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for water and working with children of all ages.
• Possess certifications in Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Manage aquatic staff and ensure safety and customer service.
• Coordinate swim operations and maintain pool cleanliness.
• Teach or supervise swim lessons for 20-25 hours weekly.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of safety rules

Ability to work with children

Experience with neurodivergent communities

Knowledge of life-saving techniques

Education

Lifeguard Training Certification

First Aid and AED Certification

CPR Certification for the Professional Rescuer

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Wellness resources

ROLE SUMMARY

The aquatic manager at Solar Swim and Gym will be responsible for everything that is Aquatic. This includes overall management of the aquatic staff, the facility, safety and customer service as it relates to the aquatic environment. This role typically reports to the Swim School Director/President.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Represent the Philosophy of Solar Swim and Gym.
• Be a role model for all teachers.
• Teach or be on deck 20-25 hours a week (mostly on deck).
• Ensure lesson objectives adhere to Solar Swim and Gym procedures and methods as referenced in the Training Manual and during in-service trainings.
• Educate and enforce safety rules. Strive to prevent accidents, maintain discipline. Administer first aid in the event of injury.
• Complete all paperwork as it pertains to student records and progress reports, move-up policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe pool environment for clients, staff, and the general public.
• Act as a company spokesperson at community events by educating potential clients and community members on water safety and drowning prevention.
• Smile all day and have fun.

ADMINISTRATIVE:

• Coordinate “all things swim” with the Business Office.
• Responsible for e-mail and phone communication with parents.
• Produce and communicate monthly memo to the swim department.
• Monitor and develop reports for the Swim School as it pertains specifically to workforce allocation and class enrollment.
• Produce and communicate the weekly report via designated communication platform.
• Review and approve hours for payroll.
• Managing enrollment and class scheduling.
• Any necessary customer communications that require special attention.
• Tracking and ensuring that staff certifications are kept on file and up to date.

Staff Management:

• Participate in hiring and training of all swim staff.
• Ensure teachers adhere to Solar Swim and Gym procedures and methods as referenced in the Training Manual and during in-service trainings.
• Organize and schedule new teacher training as well as continued in-service for teachers.
• Supervise Deck leaders.
• Monitor and coordinate subs to ensure shift coverage as needed.
• Assure pre-shift/post-shift meetings are held.
• Communicate with sales department about changes needed in the schedule.
• Coordinate with Swim School Director to organize and schedule new teacher training as well as continued in-service for teachers.
• Monitor the certification chart.
• Always strive to develop the team.
• With the site leaders run daily shift meetings.
• Weekly communication with each teacher.
• Conduct formal teacher evaluations semi-annually.
• Complete weekly report.

Facility:

• Responsible for daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly pool maintenance to ensure a clean and safe pool environment for clients, staff, and the general public.
• Includes but not limited to water chemistry, equipment, chemicals, pool deck.
• Ensure the water chemistry, equipment, and chemicals are monitored and documented completely.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Leadership skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Desire to grow and seek personal development.
• Must have a passion for the water and working with children of all ages and abilities.
• Experience working with neurodivergent communities.
• Constantly stay abreast of industry trends and new stroke techniques.
• Knowledge of general safety rules and precautions related to a swimming pool environment.
• Must have professional demeanor and appearance.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must have the ability to perform the duties of a rigorous work schedule which includes lifting, loading, and unloading, and ability to maneuver up to 40 lbs.
• Dependable motor vehicle transportation a must.
• Ability to work in and around swimming pools with exposure to chlorinated and chemically treated water.
• Knowledge of methods of rescue, life-saving techniques, artificial respiration, and first aid a plus.
• Possessing certifications in the following:
• Lifeguard Training
• First Aid and AED
• CPR Certification for the Professional Rescuer
• ABA certificate is a plus.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.