Assistant Aquatics Manager

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Job Summary/Primary Purpose: The Aquatics Assistant Manager provides supervisory and administrative support for Aquatics operations and assists the Aquatics Manager with strategy and execution of approved programming.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Supports the Aquatics Manager in scheduling, implementing and supervising Aquatics programs including leading the department’s swim lesson and/or swim team programming as assigned.
2. Leads the Aquatics Department when manager is absent, exercising independent judgment as needed to oversee department programming and activities.
3. Responsible for maintaining a monthly staff schedule and overseeing the supervision of lifeguards and swim instructors, supporting Aquatics Manager in staff timekeeping and record keeping.
4. Responsible for ensuring all safety standards are met including certification documentation, in-service drills, and training while keeping and maintaining accurate documentation of all records to comply with all state, local, and TSA regulations.
5. Assures Aquatics staff respond appropriately to emergency situations and accurately completes incident report forms, communicating to Manager on Duty and Aquatics Management as required.
6. Establishes and promotes a culture in which excellent customer hospitality thrives, all guests feel welcome, and events and programming are well attended.
7. Works with the Aquatics Manager to advance strategies to achieve sustained utilization and excellence in programming to accomplish sustainability and client satisfaction.
8. Monitors and documents equipment maintenance and orientation for staff on all Aquatics equipment as needed. Maintains current inventory documentation.
9. Assists the Aquatics Manager in recruiting and hiring; acts as the primary trainer for new Aquatics staff to ensure a motivated, knowledgeable, and stable team.
10. Enforces and documents any staff performance or discipline issues as approved by the Aquatics Manager, following established Divisional and Kroc Center procedures.
11. Tracks and reviews key performance indicators and statistics for the Aquatics area and proactively provides summary information and reports to leadership.
12. Participates in the Manager on Duty Program.
13. All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  The Aquatics Assistant oversees all Aquatics staff including, the Aquatics Lead, Aquatics Specialists, Lifeguards and Aquatics Attendants.

Education and/or Experience: 

1. High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
2. Prefer at least 1 year of experience in supervising aquatics facilities and programs.
3. Prefer at least 1 year of experience in teaching a variety of aquatics programs and lessons.
4. Working knowledge of general safety guidelines in aquatics environments required.