Aquatics Manager - Full Time Exempt

Elkgroveparks; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk Grove Park District is seeking an experienced Aquatics Operations Manager to lead budgets and programs for Pavilion Aquatics Center, Rainbow Falls Waterpark, and related facilities.

The role includes supervising staff, ensuring safety standards, coordinating staff training (CPR/First Aid, lifeguard instruction), and developing policy and program manuals. Bachelor’s in recreation or facility management preferred and Illinois driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of aquatics operations.
• Fairness in dealing with people.
• Ability to demonstrate effective decision making and problem solving skills.
• Skilled in working with computers and database programs.
• Organizational ability.
• Ability to supervise, organize and create aquatics programs.
• Good knowledge of pertinent safety precautions.
• Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees.
• First Aid, CPR/AED Certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Lifeguard Instructor Certification or ability to obtain certification within the first 6 months.
• Valid Illinois Drivers License.
• Must have AFO certification or ability to obtain certification within the first year.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operational, programming, managerial and risk management processes for the aquatics department.
• Prepare and maintain aquatics budgets for multiple facilities.
• Supervise two FT Aquatics Supervisors.
• Recruit, train and certify lifeguards and swim lesson instructors.
• Manage payroll and staff documentation for the aquatics department.
• Develop and maintain manuals for staff and patrons procedures.
• Coordinate with the Rentals Manager on aquatic rentals.
• Develop reports and recommendations for program improvements.

Skills

Budget management

Staff supervision

CPR/First Aid

Decision making

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in recreation or facility management

Tools

Budgeting software

Database programs

Job description

Hiring Range: $65,900 - $76,318
Hours: Full Time Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for all operational, programming, managerial and risk management processes for the District’s Aquatics department.

• Responsible for preparing and maintaining aquatics budgets – Pavilion Aquatics Center Operations, Pavilion Aquatics Center Programs, Rainbow Falls Waterpark Operations, and Rainbow Falls Community Center.
• Responsible for meeting financial goals by monitoring expenses and facilitating revenue creation.
• Supervise two FT Aquatics Supervisors to ensure safe and productive operations of the District’s aquatics facilities.
• Work with the Aquatics Maintenance Supervisor to ensure safe and productive operations of mechanical systems, chemical systems, and efficient operations.
• Maintain supervision of facility operations and maintenance of Pavilion Aquatics Center, Rainbow Falls Waterpark, and Rainbow Falls Community Center.
• In conjunction with the Aquatics Supervisors, recruit, train and certify seasonal and year round lifeguards in CPR, first aid, and water rescue skills as outlined by StarGuard ELITE Aquatic Risk Prevention Agency.
• In conjunction with the Aquatics Supervisors, recruit, train and certify year round swim lesson instructors.
• Oversee office management of staff including hiring, terminating, assigning, supervising, and evaluating seasonal and year round personnel.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of safety records, pool records, state reports, staff training, and staff certifications.
• Maintain state, county, village and PDRMA requirements for the District’s aquatics facilities and Community Center.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of all aquatics programs and submit recommendations for fee and program change.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining employee policy and procedure manuals for the aquatics department and Rainbow Falls Community Center.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining patron policy and procedure manuals for the District’s aquatics facilities and Rainbow Falls Community Center.
• Must work with the Rainbow Falls concessionaire to pass inspection with proper requirements.
• Must work with the Rainbow Falls concessionaire for effective service to the RBF patrons.
• Responsible for preparation and editing of seasonal brochures and website pages for the Aquatics Department.
• Overall responsibility of payroll for the entire aquatics department, maintaining employee status forms, and ensuring all staff are performing in a professional, efficient and effective manner.
• Works in a collaborative environment with the Rentals Manager on all Aquatics rentals.
• Develop detailed reports and analysis and make recommendations for continuous improvements and program changes.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures for security systems and emergency procedures for the District’s Aquatics Department.
• Provide leadership to staff to ensure communication of facility info and promotion of events.
• Develop and maintain a long term comprehensive capital improvement program for the District’s Aquatics Department.
• Performs the job safely and in compliance with District policies, procedures, work and safety rules.
• Be familiar with the safe operation of any equipment necessary in accomplishing required tasks.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist in direct operational responsibilities, as needed.
• Must attend all recreation staff meetings and ensure goals are being met within the area of responsibility as well as being a productive member to achieve departmental goals.
• Prepare and submit reports, as needed.
• Work with NWSRA in programming needs.
• Lead and participate in organizational work teams.
• Assist with community wide special events.
• Other duties as assigned.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Work closely with co-workers.
• Work under supervision and direction of the Superintendent of Recreation Facilities.
• Responsibility for the safety of the general public in the pool and on the pool deck.
• Work under stressful situations when First Aid or CPR is required.
• Able to respond quickly and accurately to any and all emergencies.
• Able to make decisions to ensure safety in and around the aquatics facilities.
• Works in a wide range of climates, which can include cold, rain, and extreme heat.
• Able to give instructions to staff.
• Must be safety conscientious and use good judgment at all times.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of aquatics operations.
• Fairness in dealing with people.
• Ability to demonstrate effective decision making and problem solving skills.
• Skilled in working with computers and database programs.
• Organizational ability.
• Ability to supervise, organize and create aquatics programs.
• Good knowledge of pertinent safety precautions.
• Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees.
• First Aid, CPR/AED Certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Lifeguard Instructor Certification or ability to obtain certification within the first 6 months.
• Valid Illinois Drivers License.
• Must have AFO certification or ability to obtain certification within the first year.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in the area of recreation or facility management or related field. 3 years full time work experience supervising staff, or equivalent combination of school and work experience, is preferred.

Elk Grove Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Summary of Benefits