Supervisor - Lifestyle & Aquatics

HonorHealth; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth's Lifestyle & Aquatics Supervisor leads day-to-day aquatics operations within the Medical Fitness environment, ensuring safe, compliant, and member-focused experiences. You will manage staffing, water quality, and safety, and partner with Fitness and Group Exercise to deliver high-quality aquatic programming.

The role requires an Associate degree in Recreation or Exercise Science (Bachelor's preferred), 1 year lifeguard or aquatics instruction experience, and current CPR/BLS, FPC,

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Recreation, Exercise Science, or related field is required.
• Bachelors in Recreation, Exercise Science or related field preferred.
• 1 year lifeguard or aquatics instruction required.
• 1 year lead or supervisory experience required.
• CPR and BLS certifications required.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Lifeguard certification required.
• WSI/AFO/CPO certification required.
• Swim Instructor certification required.
• Strong customer service and safety-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee aquatics operations including staffing, water quality monitoring, and safety compliance.
• 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 documentation.
• Develop safe and engaging youth programming.
• Resolve member concerns and uphold customer service standards.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

CPR/AED

BLS Certification

Fingerprint Clearance Card

WSI/AFO/CPO certification

Swim Instructor certification

Lifeguard Instructor certification (if

Education

Associates Recreation/Exercise Science

Bachelors Recreation/Exercise Science

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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