Aquatics Manager

Wpraweb; Racine, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthFitness is seeking an Aquatics Manager for a premier client site in Racine, WI. You will oversee all operational, administrative, and programming aspects of the aquatics facility and lead the team to deliver safe, high-quality experiences for members.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of supervisory aquatic experience, a Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED certification, and strong leadership and customer service skills. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, along with MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, certifications and experience.
• 2+ years aquatic experience including supervisory responsibility.
• Lifeguard with First Aid/CPR/AED from the American Red Cross (if not current will be required within 30 days).
• Ability to lead and operate a community recreation or fitness facility.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work demands.
• MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Availability to work some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operational, administrative, and programming aspects of the aquatic facility.
• Recruiting, onboarding, training, evaluating, developing, and succession planning.
• Lead staff meetings and provide coaching for program and service delivery.
• Prepare payroll records and billing worksheets in accordance with policy.
• Assist in developing yearly strategic plan and operating budget.
• Track participant and program data to measure outcomes.
• Coordinate marketing and community events to maximize engagement.

Skills

Aquatic supervision

Leadership

Customer service

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Exercise Science, Sports Management, Kinesiology, or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Join Our Team as an Aquatics Manager at HealthFitness! Are you passionate about aquatics and looking for an exciting leadership opportunity? HealthFitness is seeking a dynamic and experienced Aquatics Manager to join our team at our premier client site in Racine, WI.

About the Facility: Our state-of-the-art aquatics facility boasts a 6,700 sq-ft main pool featuring a diving board, five 25-yard lap lanes, a water slide, and a 60-foot obstacle course. Additionally, we offer a children's wading pool with a charming duck slide and an outdoor patio perfect for the summer months.

Key Responsibilities: As the Aquatics Manager, you will oversee all operational, administrative, and programming aspects of the aquatic's facility.

Why Join HealthFitness? At HealthFitness, we are dedicated to creating a positive and engaging environment for both our employees and clients. We offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team culture.

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in aquatics in accordance with HealthFitness policies, procedures and applicable laws including recruiting, onboarding, training, evaluating, developing, and succession planning.
• Determines and assigns work assignments to ensure staff remains challenged and productivity is maximized.
• Promotes and encourages career growth.
• Ensures staff is properly trained and holds HealthFitness approved certifications needed for safe and effective program delivery.
• Provides continuous feedback and coaching to ensure quality of all program and service delivery.
• Conducts annual performance appraisals and may initiate formal corrective action as needed.
• Leads regular staff meetings to ensure associates are informed about HealthFitness as well as onsite events, initiatives, and status.
• Attends leadership meetings.
• Submits payroll records and billing worksheets accurately and according to policy.
• Assists General Manager in developing and implementing the yearly strategic business plan to identify deliverables, service offerings and initiatives, targeted outcomes, and marketing strategy.
• Assists General Manager in preparing and managing operating budget.
• Ensures expenditures are made in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Tracks participant and program data for measurement of goal achievement, outcomes, and results.
• Assists General Manager in creating outcomes focused reports based on business plan goals and objectives.
• May coordinate marketing and communications to maximize membership, utilization, and engagement.
• Supports and participates in community events, outreach, networking, and onsite special events.
• Maintains accurate records and ensures confidentiality of data collected during health assessment and health promotion/membership activities in accordance with HealthFitness requirements, including if applicable file transfer, processes, collaborating with related suppliers and/or storage.
• Other duties as needed/assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Exercise Science, Sports Management, Kinesiology, or related discipline OR the equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience.
• 2+ years aquatic experience including previous supervisory experience.
• Lifeguard with First Aid/CPR/AED from the American Red Cross (if not current will be required within 30 days).
• Ability to lead, manage and operate a community, recreation, or fitness center.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills including the ability to motivate others.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work demands.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office including at minimum Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to navigate electronic onboarding and timecard systems required.
• Availability to work some evenings and weekends.

Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association

6737 W Washington St, Suite 4270, Milwaukee, WI 53214