Assistant Aquatic Director

Tier1usa; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tier1usa is seeking an Assistant Aquatics Director to oversee daily operations, staff, programming, and safety at our aquatic facility in Huntersville, NC. You will supervise lifeguards, coordinate swim programs, and ensure policy compliance while delivering exceptional customer service.

The role includes leading swim meets, supporting budgeting, and staff training with early morning, evening, and weekend hours required. Indoor/outdoor environments and pool chemical exposure are possible.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in aquatics programming or facility operations.
• Current certifications in Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Aquatics Director in overseeing aquatic operations, staff supervision, and program management.
• Schedule and supervise lifeguards and event staff
• Support the delivery of swim lessons, fitness classes, and recreational swim programs.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations as well as facility policies.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead setup and breakdown for swim meets and aquatic events, including lane line placement, timing system setup, and equipment preparation.
• Collaborate with coaches, volunteers, and external organizations to ensure smooth swim meet operations.
• Conduct routine safety checks, water quality testing, and facility inspections.
• Assist in training and evaluating aquatic staff through in-service drills and certifications.
• Maintain accurate records of certifications, incident reports, inspections, and staff schedules.
• Act in the role of Aquatics Director in their absence.
• Support budget management and equipment inventory.

Skills

Aquatics programming

Staff supervision

Safety compliance

Event operations

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Meet Manager

Colorado Timing

Job description

The Assistant Aquatics Director supports the daily operations, staffing, programming, and safety of the aquatics department. This role plays a key part in supervising lifeguards and lifeguard instructors, coordinating programs, ensuring facility compliance, and maintaining excellent customer service. Additionally, the Assistant Aquatics Director is responsible for the planning, setup, and breakdown of swim meets and special events.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the Aquatics Director in overseeing aquatic operations, staff supervision, and program management.

Schedule and supervise lifeguards and event staff

Support the delivery of swim lessons, fitness classes, and recreational swim programs.

Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations as well as facility policies.

Plan, coordinate, and lead setup and breakdown for swim meets and aquatic events, including:

• Lane line placement and removal
• Timing system setup and troubleshooting
• Table and equipment setup for officials and timers
• Signage and spectator area preparation
• Post-event cleanup and inventory reset

Collaborate with coaches, volunteers, and external organizations to ensure smooth swim meet operations.

Conduct routine safety checks, water quality testing, and facility inspections.

Assist in training and evaluating aquatic staff through in-service drills and certifications.

Maintain accurate records of certifications, incident reports, inspections, and staff schedules.

Act in the role of Aquatics Director in their absence.

Support budget management and equipment inventory.

Additional responsibilities as needed by the department or facility.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent (Associate's or Bachelor’s degree preferred)

2+ years of experience in aquatics programming or facility operations

Current certifications in:

• Lifeguarding (American Red Cross or equivalent)
• CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
• First Aid

Availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and events

Strong organizational and communication skills

Experience with swim meet or event operations

Preferred:

Lifeguard Instructor (LGI)

Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)

Experience managing timing systems and meet software (e.g., Meet Manager, Colorado Timing)

Willing to seasonally travel to other locations

Working Conditions

Indoor and outdoor aquatic environments

Frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and exposure to pool chemicals

Fast-paced, customer-facing environment with early morning or weekend hours during events

NOTE

The specific examples in each section are not intended to be all-inclusive, they represent the typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform. Other job-related duties may be assigned and could require work outside of duties listed. This description is subject to change, at the sole discretion of the Company, and in no way creates an employment contract, implied or otherwise; “at will” employment remains.