Mgr-Aquatic Programs

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 50 000 - 55 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

City Colleges of Chicago, at Richard J. Daley College in Chicago, seeks a Manager of Aquatic Programs to supervise the aquatic center and ensure a safe, well-maintained facility for students and the community.

The role involves planning swim programs, managing staff and budgets, and ensuring regulatory compliance for health and safety standards.

Qualificações

• Requires an associate degree and 4 years in aquatics or related field.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification with First Aid, CPR/AED.
• CPO certification preferred.
• Supervisory experience in aquatic programs.
• Knowledge of pool systems, water chemistry, and safety procedures.
• Strong organizational, communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to plan, organize and evaluate aquatic programming.
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.

Responsabilidades

• Oversees daily operations of the Aquatic Center and safety of patrons.
• Performs safety and maintenance inspections with Engineering.
• Plans and implements aquatic programs and community offerings.
• Supervises Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, and staff.
• Manages schedules, attendance, and staff training.
• Participates in recruiting, hiring, and performance management.
• Ensures staff certifications are current and records kept.
• Prepares reports and budgets for the Aquatics Center.
• Maintains inventory of safety equipment.
• Ensures compliance with health regulations and pool certs.

Conhecimentos

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Program planning

Cultural competence

MS Office

Lifeguard safety

Water safety instruction

Emergency response procedures

Pool systems knowledge

Water chemistry

Public health regulations

Risk management

Formação académica

Associate's degree

Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification

American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification

Ferramentas

MS Office 365

Descrição da oferta de emprego

MANAGER-AQUATIC PROGRAMS

RICHARD J. DALEY COLLEGE

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Reporting to an assigned administrator, the Manager-Aquatic Programs is responsible for managing the operationsof the Colleges aquatic / pool facility and associated programmingoffered to students and the community. The position ensures a safe,well-maintained, and properly staffed swimming pool and aquaticprogram environment that supports the instructional and wellnessgoals of City Colleges of Chicago. Performs related duties asassigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Oversees the daily operations of the Aquatic Center and ensuresthe safety of swimming pool patrons by developing and implementingoperating procedures and ensuring staff are properly trained incurrent safety, emergency response, and security protocols.
• Conducts regular safety and maintenance inspections of pool,equipment and facility in partnership with Engineering to identifyhazards and maintain a safe environment for patrons.
• Works with supervisor and college staff to plan, organize, andimplement aquatic programs, including swimming lessons, as part ofthe Colleges Continuing Education offerings for students and thecommunity.
• Supervises Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, and other AquaticCenter staff responsible for patron safety, swimming instruction,and aquatic programming.
• Approves time and attendance records, prepares staff workschedules, and organizes staff training and in-serviceactivities.
• Participates in the recruitment, interviewing, hiring,training, and performance management of Aquatic Center staff.
• Ensures Lifeguards and Water Safety Instructors maintainrequired certifications, including Lifeguarding, Water SafetyInstruction, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer, First Aid, andBloodborne Pathogens, and maintains certification records.
• Oversees and monitors the work of maintenance staff responsiblefor pool testing, water quality monitoring, and regulatorycertification activities.
• Oversees the maintenance of operational, activity, and incidentrecords to ensure compliance with public health regulations, poolcertification requirements, and safety protocols. Prepares andprovides reports and operational data to management as required andcollaborates with the Director of Risk Management to supportcompliance with safety protocols.
• Completes and reviews incident, accident, and rescuereports.
• Maintains inventory and conducts inspections of first aid,lifesaving, and aquatic safety equipment.
• Assists supervisor and college administrators in preparing theannual operating budget for the Aquatics Center and oversees andmonitors budget expenditures.
• Adheres to CCC customer service excellence standards.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports To: Assigned Administrator
• Direct Supervision: Lifeguards, Swim Instructors

QUALIFICATIONS

• An Associates degree from an accredited college or university,preferably in Physical Education, Recreation, SportsAdministration, or a related field.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience inaquatics, recreation management, aquatic facility operations, or arelated field required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may beconsidered at the discretion of management
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification required,including First Aid, Water Safety Instruction, CPR/AED for theProfessional Rescuer, and Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification preferred .
• Supervisory work experience in an aquatic program is highlydesirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of lifeguard safety practices, watersafety instruction, and emergency response procedures.
• Knowledge of swimming pool mechanical systems, water chemistry,and aquatic facility operations.
• Knowledge of applicable public health regulations, riskmanagement principles, and industry standards governing the care,maintenance, and operation of public swimming pools.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer serviceskills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and evaluate aquatic or recreationalprogramming.
• Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverseenvironment.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel,PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Salary range: $49,561 - $55,000

Salary Range: Offered salary will be determined by the applicant'seducation, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as otherfactors such as internal equity.

Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within6 months of hire.

Approved by Compensation Design & Strategy Date: July 22, 2026

The intent of this job description is to provide a generaldescription of the duties and responsibilities of thisposition. It is not intended to be an exhaustive set of theduties and responsibilities, nor all of the necessaryqualifications to perform the work.

Original title created July 2022. Updated duties andqualifications July 2026.

Additional Information

• Salary Range: $49,561 - $55,000