Aquatics Manager

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Career advancement

Access to recreational facilities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Aquatics Manager in Cape Town to lead swimming and water-based programs, ensuring a safe, engaging environment for members and visitors.

You will oversee daily operations, supervise lifeguards and instructors, develop programs, and manage facility maintenance. A strong leadership and operations background is essential to drive this community hub.

Competitive salary and benefits are offered, with opportunities for career advancement within the Leisure & Sports sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing aquatic facilities or similar recreational operations.
• Current lifeguard certification (e.g., RLSS) and First Aid/CPR certification are essential.
• Experience in staff management, training, and scheduling.
• Strong understanding of pool operations, water chemistry, and safety protocols.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• A passion for swimming and promoting water safety and fitness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of daily aquatic operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and club policies.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise lifeguards, swim instructors, and other aquatic staff.
• Develop and implement a diverse range of aquatic programs, including swimming lessons, fitness classes, and recreational activities.
• Manage the maintenance, cleanliness, and safety of the swimming pools, decks, and associated equipment.
• Develop and manage the aquatics department budget, controlling expenses and identifying revenue opportunities.
• Respond to and manage emergencies and incidents within the aquatic facility with professionalism and efficiency.

Skills

Staff management

Program development

Safety regulation

Communication

Water safety

Education

Lifeguard certification (RLSS)

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading recreational facility in Cape Town , is seeking a dynamic Aquatics Manager to lead their swimming and water-based programs. This role is crucial for ensuring a safe, engaging, and well-managed aquatic environment for members and visitors. You will be responsible for the overall operation of the aquatic center, including staff supervision, program development, and facility maintenance. This is an exciting opportunity within the Leisure & Sports industry for an individual with strong leadership and operational skills to contribute to a thriving community hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of daily aquatic operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and club policies.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise lifeguards, swim instructors, and other aquatic staff.
• Develop and implement a diverse range of aquatic programs, including swimming lessons, fitness classes, and recreational activities.
• Manage the maintenance, cleanliness, and safety of the swimming pools, decks, and associated equipment.
• Develop and manage the aquatics department budget, controlling expenses and identifying revenue opportunities.
• Respond to and manage emergencies and incidents within the aquatic facility with professionalism and efficiency.

Requirements

• Proven experience in managing aquatic facilities or similar recreational operations.
• Current lifeguard certification (e.g., RLSS) and First Aid/CPR certification are essential.
• Experience in staff management, training, and scheduling.
• Strong understanding of pool operations, water chemistry, and safety protocols.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• A passion for swimming and promoting water safety and fitness.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the organization.
• Access to recreational facilities.
• A vibrant and collaborative team environment.