Supervisor - Lifestyle & Aquatics

10 John C. Lincoln Medical Center; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking a Lifestyle & Aquatics Supervisor to lead day-to-day aquatics operations in the Medical Fitness setting in Scottsdale, AZ. You will oversee lifeguards, Kids Club attendants, and recreation programming, ensuring safety, staffing, and quality experiences for members.

You'll train staff, manage certifications, monitor water quality, and collaborate with Fitness and Group Exercise teams to deliver engaging aquatic and lifestyle programs while upholding regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Associates in Recreation, Exercise Science, or related field required.
• Bachelor's in Recreation, Exercise Science, or related field preferred.
• 1 year lifeguard or aquatics instruction required.
• 1 year lead or supervisory experience required.
• Fingerprint clearance card required.
• Lifeguard certification required.
• Water Safety Instructor or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO/CPO) required.
• Swim Instructor certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee aquatics operations including staffing, water quality monitoring, and safety compliance.
• Monitor pool chemistry and ensure compliance with local health department standards.
• Collaborate with Fitness and Group Exercise departments for aquatic classes.
• Supervise lifeguards, Kids Club attendants, and recreation programming.
• Develop schedules, conduct training, and manage certifications.
• Maintain written aquatics policies and emergency action plans.
• Conduct regular aquatics safety drills and maintain documentation.
• Develop safe and engaging youth programming.
• Resolve member concerns and oversee customer service standards.

Skills

Lifeguard

Supervisory experience

Aquatics leadership

Recreation programming

Childcare/daycare familiarity

Education

Associates in Recreation, Exercise Science or related field

Bachelors in Recreation, Exercise Science or related field

Job description

Primary City/State: Medical Office Building - 8435 N Pima Center Pkwy Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Category: Therapy and Rehabilitation Shift: Day Department: Medical Fitness

Varied Hours

One (1) year lifeguard or aquatics instruction Required

One (1) year lead or supervisory experience Required

Fingerprint Clearance card Required

Lifeguard certification Required

Water Safety Instructor or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO/CPO) Required

Swim Instructor certification Required

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)

At HonorHealth, you'll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most - caring for the health and well‑being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY

The Lifestyle & Aquatics Supervisor is responsible for leading day-to-day aquatics operations, lifeguard oversight, recreation programming, youth services, and Kids Club support within the medical fitness environment. This role ensures a safe, compliant, and member-focused experience by maintaining appropriate staffing levels, monitoring pool safety and water quality standards, supporting emergency preparedness, and reinforcing department policies, procedures, and service expectations. The Supervisor provides direct guidance, training, scheduling support, and performance feedback to Lifeguards and Kids Club attendants while partnering with Fitness, Group Exercise, and other department leaders to deliver high-quality aquatic and lifestyle programming. The position is accountable for promoting participant safety, regulatory compliance, operational consistency, program quality, and a positive experience for members, guests, children, and families.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Aquatics Operations:

• Oversee aquatics operations including staffing, water quality monitoring, and safety compliance.
• Monitor pool chemistry and ensure compliance with local health department standards.
• Collaborate with Fitness and Group Exercise departments for aquatic classes.

Staff Supervision:

• Supervise lifeguards, Kids Club attendants, and recreation programming.
• Develop schedules, conduct training, and manage certifications.

Safety/Compliance:

• Maintain written aquatics policies and emergency action plans.
• Conduct regular aquatics safety drills and maintain documentation.

Programming:

• Develop safe and engaging youth programming.

Member Service:

• Resolve member concerns and oversee customer service standards.

EDUCATION

• Associates Recreation, Exercise Science, or related field Required
• Bachelors Recreation, Exercise Science, or related field Preferred

EXPERIENCE

• 1 year, Lifeguard or aquatics instruction Required
• 1 year, Lead or supervisory experience Required
• 1 year, Aquatics leadership Preferred
• 1 year, Recreation and Lifestyle experience Preferred
• 3 years, Daycare, youth programming experience Preferred

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - Certification, CPR/AED Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification, Required
• Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPC) - Certificate, Background check/Fingerprinting Required
• Lifeguard certification Required
• Water Safety Instructor or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO/CPO) Required
• Swim Instructor certification Required
• Lifeguard Instructor certification (willing to obtain upon hire) Preferred
• Aquatics group exercise certifications Preferred

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