Strategic Aquatics Operations Director

Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures; New Caney (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures seeks an Aquatics Director to oversee the total operation of the Aquatics Department. The role ensures safety, cleanliness, trained staff, and budget adherence across all aquatic attractions.

You will lead Aquatics Managers and Lifeguards, develop policies, coordinate training programs, and ensure compliance with STARGUARD ELITE and company standards. Responsibilities include staffing, reporting, and collaboration with other park departments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; College Diploma preferred.
• Minimum of 3+ years of industry (aquatic attraction) experience required.

Responsibilities

• Direct the safe and efficient operation of all aquatic attractions, including lifeguard operations and guest safety.
• Develop, maintain, communicate, and enforce departmental policies, SOPs, and safety requirements.
• Provide leadership and supervision to Aquatics Managers, Supervisors, and Lead Lifeguards with clear accountability.
• Recruit, interview, train, develop, evaluate, and retain qualified aquatic leadership and frontline team members in partnership with HR.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and manage payroll-related processes balancing safety, operations, and budget expectations.
• Oversee lifeguard certification courses, slide-dispatch training, and other departmental training programs.
• Plan and conduct monthly lifeguard in-service training with documented attendance and performance checks.
• Maintain StarGuard ELITE compliance and company standards across sites.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Training & development

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

College Diploma

Job description

Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures seeks an Aquatics Director to oversee the total operation of the Aquatics Department. The role ensures safety, cleanliness, trained staff, and budget adherence across all aquatic attractions.

You will lead Aquatics Managers and Lifeguards, develop policies, coordinate training programs, and ensure compliance with STARGUARD ELITE and company standards. Responsibilities include staffing, reporting, and collaboration with other park departments.