Aquatics Manager

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC); Prior Lake (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

PTO (paid time off)

Volunteer hours through SMSC Gives

Uniforms provided and cleaning

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness membership discounts

Job summary

The Aquatics Manager at Dakotah Sports and Fitness operates within the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community facilities. You will supervise the aquatics staff, plan programs, and ensure safety and maintenance year-round while supporting membership sales and retention goals.

Qualifications include lifeguard training and CPR/First Aid certifications, plus leadership experience. The SMSC offers strong benefits, growth opportunities, and weekly pay to a dedicated team member.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years water instruction and lifeguarding experience.
• 2+ years of indirect or 1 year of direct leadership experience.
• Basic knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and kinesiology.

Responsibilities

• Supervise aquatics staff and schedules.
• Plan, implement and expand aquatics programs year-round to maximize facility use.
• Ensure safety, maintenance and cleanliness of the aquatics area and equipment.

Skills

Water safety supervision

Staff leadership

Program development

Education

Lifeguard Training Certification

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

Splish, splash, and come have a blast as the Aquatics Manager at Dakotah Sports and Fitness! You will provide a safe environment for all swimmers and guard the pool in an efficient manner enforcing all rules consistently. Enjoy weekly pay, career growth opportunities, and fitness benefits.

Job Overview: The purpose of this position is to contribute to membership sales and retention, to supervise the aquatics staff, to plan, implement and continually expand programs within the aquatics which will utilize the facilities to their maximum potential on a year round basis and generate revenues to operate the facilities, to develop and provide service enhancements, and to ensure the safety, maintenance and cleanliness of the aquatics area and equipment. Schedules and coordinates CPR/First Aid training for departments.

Outstanding Benefits & Awesome Perks

At the SMSC, we are invested in our Team Members, as demonstrated by the competitive benefits we offer. Team Members may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, and a generous PTO package, which includes outreach hours for volunteer work through our #SMSCgives outreach program. Plus, take advantage of perks like discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes and fitness membership, free uniforms and free uniform cleaning, and tuition reimbursement.

Who We Are:

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contributes both time and financial resources across the region, state, and country. The SMSC has donated more than $400 million to organizations and causes, provided $500 million in economic development loans to other tribes, and contributed millions more to support regional governments and infrastructure. The SMSC's Native Green initiative annually diverts hundreds of tons of waste from landfills, has implemented compostable containers throughout our properties, and restored hundreds of acres of prairie land. Team members are eligible to participate in SMSC Gives, a community outreach initiative that organizes various opportunities in the local community. To empower its team members to take part in the Dakota tradition of giving, the SMSC provides paid hours to team members to volunteer at events. Learn more at shakoopedakota.org

Job Requirements:

Reflects MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, CERTIFICATION and EXPERIENCE required in order to meet the expectation of this job:

• 2-4 years water instruction and life guarding experience
• 2+ years of indirect or 1 year of direct leadership experience
• Basic knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and kinesiology
• Lifeguard Training Certification
• C.P.R. and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
• Valid Class D driver’s license may be required with a good driving record
• Has the physical abilities to perform the required job duties with or without accommodations, including on feet 50% of time.
• Capacity to handle and lift up to 25 lbs. as needed.