Aquatics Director

The Aquatics Director is responsible for planning, development, fiscal management, administration, and promotion of the UVAC Red Cross Safety and Education program. The position also includes management of UVAC’s pools as well as hiring and supervision of lifeguard and instructor staff. The position ensures water chemistry and safety standards are met and staff is educated relative to these standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and continuously improve creative and challenging programs, classes, and events.
• Schedule, promote, and maximize the profitability of the Red Cross Lifeguard Training and other classes.
• Develop and manage operating expense and budget.
• Assist the facilities department with seasonal repair and maintenance issues
• Maintain all health, safety, and legal requirements from the standards established by OSHA, state, and local health department codes/ordinances.
• Maintain the proper pool chemical balances, filtration, and water quality in accordance with state and local health department codes.
• Maintain safety/rescue equipment in satisfactory working condition. Repair or replace broken or worn-out equipment.
• Conduct a weekly inspection of pool, deck, walls, and equipment.
• Maintain fully stocked first-aid kits, CPR masks and blood spill kits.
• Perform CPR/AED certifications and re-certifications for UVAC staff as necessary.
• Conduct In-service training sessions for all aquatic staff
• Hiring, training, and oversight of all Lifeguard and Red Cross instructor staff
• Coordination of pool schedules and events and providing appropriate lifeguard coverage as needed.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal, management, leadership and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills

Education and Experience:

• Must hold several of the following certifications: Certified Pool Operator, Water Safety Instructor; Lifeguard Training; Standard First Aid, AED and CPR; waterpark/waterfront certifications.
• At least 2 years management experience

Physical and Schedule Requirements:

• Assume some manager-on-duty shifts as assigned by management.
• A mix of days, nights, weekends, and holiday
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.