Assistant Aquatics Director

Whitin Community Center; Northbridge, Northern (MA, KY); Hybride; USD 52 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Whitin Community Center in Northbridge, MA is seeking an Assistant Aquatics Director to lead our aquatics program, oversee swim lessons, supervise lifeguards and instructors, and ensure our pools are safe, welcoming, and running smoothly.

This hands‑on role offers opportunities to teach, lifeguard, train staff, and shape programming while collaborating with families and the Aquatics Director to maintain high-quality experiences for members and the community.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and staff development skills.
• Experience in lifeguarding and aquatics instruction.
• Customer service and organizational abilities.

Responsabilités

• Supervise, train, schedule, and support lifeguards, Water Safety Instructors, and other aquatics staff.
• Partner with the Aquatics Director to recruit and train team members.
• Ensure appropriate lifeguard and instructor coverage for programs and lessons.
• Provide ongoing coaching and training for aquatics staff.
• Step in as lifeguard or swim instructor when needed.
• Coordinate swim lesson registration and family check‑in; evaluate swimmers.
• Assist with seasonal lesson schedules and instructor assignments.
• Ensure safety and adherence to Red Cross guidelines in lessons.
• Maintain a safe environment for members, guests, and staff; conduct safety inspections.
• Monitor pool conditions, chemical levels, and records; maintain cleanliness and organization.
• Assist with pool maintenance projects and seasonal shutdowns.
• Respond calmly to emergencies or hazardous situations.
• Develop new aquatics programs and support activities for Camp Whitin.
• Collaborate with Child Care on age‑appropriate recreational activities.
• Assist with budgeting and scheduling for seasonal programming.

Connaissances

Leadership

Staff Training

Customer Service

Organization

Communication

Lifeguarding

Teaching

Formation

Lifeguard certification

First Aid certification

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer

Certified Pool Operator (CPO)

Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor/Trainer

First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Description du poste

Description

Make a Splash in Your Next Leadership Role!

Whitin Community Center (WCC) is looking for our next Assistant Aquatics Director!

If you’re passionate about aquatics, enjoy developing people, and love creating safe, positive experiences for swimmers of all ages, this could be the opportunity for you.

As our Assistant Aquatics Director, you’ll play a key leadership role in the day-to-day operation of WCC’s aquatics programs. You’ll oversee swim lessons, support and develop our lifeguard and swim instructor teams, coordinate schedules, work directly with families and participants, and help ensure our pools are safe, welcoming, and running smoothly.

This is a hands‑on position, so you won’t spend your entire day behind a desk. You’ll have opportunities to teach, lifeguard, train and mentor staff, develop programming, and make a direct impact on our members and community.

What You’ll Do - Lead & Support Our Aquatics Team

• Supervise, train, schedule, and support lifeguards, Water Safety Instructors, and other aquatics staff.
• Partner with the Aquatics Director to recruit and train qualified team members.
• Help ensure appropriate lifeguard and swim instructor coverage for programs and lessons.
• Provide ongoing coaching and training to help aquatics staff succeed.
• Step in as a lifeguard or swim instructor when needed.

Create a Great Swim Lesson Experience

• Coordinate all aspects of the swim lesson experience, from registration and welcoming families through swimmer evaluations and recommendations for future lessons.
• Assist with seasonal swim lesson schedules, class ratios, instructor assignments, attendance tracking, and parent/guardian communication.
• Help develop and maintain private swim lesson programming.
• Ensure swim lessons are delivered safely, enthusiastically, and in accordance with American Red Cross guidelines.

Support Safe & Successful Pool Operations

• Help maintain a safe environment for WCC members, guests, swimmers, and staff.
• Assist with regular facility safety inspections.
• Monitor pool conditions and chemical levels and maintain required records.
• Help keep pool areas, equipment, and supplies clean, organized, and properly maintained.
• Assist with pool maintenance projects and seasonal pool shutdowns.
• Respond calmly and appropriately to emergency or potentially hazardous situations.

Help Grow Our Programs

• Bring ideas and creativity to the development of new aquatics programs.
• Support aquatics programming for children, youth, and adults.
• Coordinate and supervise aquatics activities for Camp Whitin.
• Collaborate with WCC’s Child Care team to develop and implement age‑appropriate recreational activities.
• Assist the Aquatics Director with seasonal programming recommendations, scheduling, and department budget planning.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who combines strong aquatics knowledge with excellent leadership, organization, and customer service skills.

Required certifications:

• Current Lifeguard certification
• First Aid certification
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification

Additional certifications or willingness to obtain them:

• Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
• Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
• American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor/Trainer
• First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You:

• Enjoy leading, training, and developing others.
• Have strong customer service, administrative, and organizational skills.
• Can make sound decisions and remain calm in challenging or emergency situations.
• Are flexible and comfortable shifting between leadership, administrative, teaching, and lifeguarding responsibilities.
• Enjoy working directly with children, families, members, and staff.
• Communicate clearly and professionally.
• Are comfortable using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word, or are willing to learn.
• Are committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming aquatic environment.

As Assistant Aquatics Director, you’ll have the opportunity to develop staff, strengthen programs, work directly with swimmers and families, and help shape the future of aquatics programming at WCC