Job Description:
Date posted: June 26, 2023
Location: 1237 North Rouse Avenue, Bozeman, MT, USA
We provide high quality swim instruction as on of the branches of programing at Lone Mountain. We work to build confidence and develop safety skills in a student-centered environment. We are committed to training our staff to teach swim lessons, giving them the tools they need to be successful. This is a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace.
Lone Mountain Gymnastics & Swim School is looking for a motivated, positive and enthusiastic Aquatics Director to help lead our aquatics program. You will be teaching our swim curriculum to children ages 3-12 in our warm, 1,500 sq ft, instructional-based pool, while creating a fun and inviting atmosphere that encourages children to participate, attempt new skills and have fun!
As an Aquatics Director you are responsible for all things aquatic. You will lead and train our swim teachers, utilizing our child-centered procedures and methods. You will be an integral part of our team, having an impact on staff and class management, growth and development of the team, safety and community outreach. You should be someone who has a passion for the water and working with children while also being highly organized, dependable and open to feedback. You will be responsible for working with Owners and Front Office team to create and maintain program and class schedules and student enrollment decisions that best serve the business, program and participants.
As an Aquatics Director, you are also responsible for the cleanliness and operations to maintain a safe and healthy pool environment for our staff and students every day. You will be responsible for helping maintain and ensure a clean and fully functioning aquatics area within the facility, including viewing area, pool and pool deck. You should be someone who has a passion for cleanliness and water quality with high attention to detail and knowledge of a commercial pool environment.
The Aquatics Director also works as an instructor and teaches lessons on a regular basis. As a swim instructor you are responsible for the safety of each class and teaching swim skills to students using our curriculum. You will work to build water confidence within your students, encouraging each student to rise to the best of their abilities. You can expect to be regularly communicating with students and fellow staff members.
We have a fun and rewarding work environment with a great atmosphere for someone who loves small pool facilities, centered around instruction and interacting closely with families and children. Starting wage is negotiable with prior experience. This is a full-time position that requires ability to also problem solve as needed on an on-call basis.
Responsibilities:
- Teach swim lessons as part of the Aquatics swim staff
- Manage swim staff members including time off requests, schedules, staffing needs, performance feedback & training
- Work with Owners to create program schedules and class offerings to effectively maintain a growing and thriving Aquatics branch of the business
- Handle customer concerns directly related to programming, progression, etc.
- Help maintain a safe and healthy pool environment by working with Owners, vendors and staff to ensure the quality and integrity of pool equipment, protocols, laws and regulations are met.
- Maintain all necessary safety/health logs and supplies inventory.
- Make sure everyone is safe.
- Care for and respect students while teaching them to swim.
- Be a team player who is consistently dependable and reliable.
- Complete required training and be a continual learner.
- Follow our curriculum and help develop curriculum with a focus on the needs, abilities and comfort of each student.
- Positions require physical movement and the ability to effectively teach in the water and in a heated pool room.
- Work to ensure students and families feel welcome and safe; provide excellent customer service
- Smile and have fun during your entire shift.
Qualifications:
- Caring and compassion for children and adults
- Ability to work in the water for periods of up to 5 hours
- Strong communication skills
- Great attitude and willingness to be coached
- Strong leadership skills to create a fun, positive and safe work environment for aquatics staff
- Strong ability to problem solve with attention to detail
- The ability to focus in a fast-paced environment
- The ability to commit to a consistent work schedule
- CPO Certification required
- Experience maintaining a commercial facility
- Minimum 2 years experience in managing an aquatics program in a similar setting
Benefits:
- Fun team atmosphere
- Competitive pay
- Full-time benefits include paid time off, holiday pay, health, dental and vision insurance, and IRA match
- This is a full-time position at approximately 35 hours per week including built in vacation/holiday closures for at least 4 weeks of the year.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
How to Apply
Apply online HERE or email questions to [email protected].
Contact Information
1237 N Rouse Ave
Bozeman, MT 59715
phone: 406-587-1180
