Senior Aquatics Director: Growth, Safety & Experience

Jewish Community Center of Greater KC; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid Time Off and holidays

403b retirement plan with employer 2%?

Free family membership to facilities

Staff discounts on programs

Job summary

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City – “The J” is seeking a Senior Manager, Aquatics to lead our aquatics operations, oversee lifeguard staff, manage budgets, and ensure safety and excellent member experience in our indoor and outdoor pools.

You will partner with leadership to grow programming, manage up to 140 seasonal staff, and drive strategic initiatives across departments while maintaining high service standards and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience managing an Aquatics program
• 3+ years’ business development experience with revenue growth in an aquatics program
• LGIT and WSIT certifications
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid and ARC certifications
• Aquatic Facility Operator or Certified Pool Operator knowledge
• Regulatory compliance knowledge in municipal aquatics

Responsibilities

• Oversee aquatics managers, staffing, and safety to ensure excellent service and compliance
• Develop training and communication systems for staff and ensure peak summer staffing
• Manage annual budgets, forecasting, payroll, and cost control for aquatics operations
• Collaborate with other departments on strategic plans and marketing for aquatics programs

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Budgeting / Financial management

Safety & compliance

Communication

Customer service orientation

Education

LGIT certification

WSIT certification

CPR/AED/First Aid certifications

ARC Lifeguard/Instructor certifications

Aquatic Facility Operator/Certified Pool Operator

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City – “The J” is seeking a Senior Manager, Aquatics to lead our aquatics operations, oversee lifeguard staff, manage budgets, and ensure safety and excellent member experience in our indoor and outdoor pools.

You will partner with leadership to grow programming, manage up to 140 seasonal staff, and drive strategic initiatives across departments while maintaining high service standards and regulatory compliance.