Aquatics Program Lead: Safety, Coaching & Community

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

TriHealth seeks a Supervisor of Aquatics for the Findlay Recreation Center in Cincinnati, OH. You will lead a dynamic aquatics program, oversee daily pool operations, and mentor lifeguard and swim instructor teams while maintaining high safety and service standards.

You will recruit and develop staff, coordinate programming, and ensure a welcoming guest experience for all ages. This role emphasizes leadership, safety, and community engagement within the Over the Rhine area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Health and Fitness or related field is required.
• Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree is preferred.
• 1–2 years of aquatics operations or lifeguarding experience required.
• Up to 1 year in a supervisor/lead role required.
• 3–4 years of aquatics leadership experience preferred.
• BLS and Lifeguarding Instructor certifications required or obtainable within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise aquatics staff including lifeguards and swim instructors.
• Develop and evaluate aquatic programming and budgets for the area.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of pool areas and equipment.
• Deliver swim lessons and supervise on-deck activities as needed.
• Coordinate vendors, maintenance, and TriHealth staff for safe pool operations.
• Provide Manager on Duty coverage on a rotation basis.

Skills

Communication skills

Scheduling tools

MS Office

Staff mentoring

BLS Certified

Lifeguarding Instructor

Water Safety Instructor

Education

Bachelor's in Health & Fitness

Equivalent experience accepted

Tools

MS Office (Word/PowerPoint/Excel)

Job description

TriHealth seeks a Supervisor of Aquatics for the Findlay Recreation Center in Cincinnati, OH. You will lead a dynamic aquatics program, oversee daily pool operations, and mentor lifeguard and swim instructor teams while maintaining high safety and service standards.

You will recruit and develop staff, coordinate programming, and ensure a welcoming guest experience for all ages. This role emphasizes leadership, safety, and community engagement within the Over the Rhine area.