Aquatics Programs Director: Lead Pool Safety & Swim

The Buhl Club; Sharon (Mercer County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Buhl Club in Sharon, PA is seeking an Aquatics Director to oversee and enhance all water-based programs for all ages. This full-time, on-site role leads lifeguards and instructors, ensuring safety, quality instruction, and engaging community programming.

You will manage schedules, training, and compliance, while collaborating with leadership to grow aquatics offerings and outreach to members and families within the community.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Swim Instruction and Swim Lessons for diverse ages and skill levels.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Aquatics programming and swimming techniques.
• Demonstrated lifeguarding experience with current certification or ability to obtain.
• Experience supervising aquatics staff and managing pool operations.
• Knowledge of water safety standards, risk management, and emergency response procedures.
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills with children, families, and community members.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• CPR, First Aid and related safety certifications (or willingness to obtain).
• Preferred: prior Aquatics Director, Swim Coach, or Pool Manager experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aquatic operations, programs, and staff.
• Plan, organize and supervise swim lessons and swim team practices.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance; monitor pool conditions.
• Schedule, train, and evaluate lifeguards and instructors.
• Coordinate maintenance needs and program registrations.
• Collaborate with leadership to expand aquatics programming and outreach.

Skills

Swim instruction

Aquatics programs

Lifeguard certification

Staff supervision

Water safety

Leadership

Time management

CPR/First Aid

Aquatics Director experience

Job description

The Buhl Club in Sharon, PA is seeking an Aquatics Director to oversee and enhance all water-based programs for all ages. This full-time, on-site role leads lifeguards and instructors, ensuring safety, quality instruction, and engaging community programming.

You will manage schedules, training, and compliance, while collaborating with leadership to grow aquatics offerings and outreach to members and families within the community.