Aquatics Manager jobs in Newport News, VA

The Hampton Aquaplex is currently accepting applications for Aquatics Manager. The Aquatics Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Aquatics Department under the direction of the Aquatics Director. The Aquatics Manager is a vital part of the Aquaplex management team to provide exemplary services to the community. This includes sharing responsibility as the building Manager-on-Duty, participation in special events, fundraising campaigns, and shared leadership duties as assigned periodically. Also, the Aquatics Manager is expected to participate in both staff and event planning meetings and collaborate with other team members to develop aquatic programs with the goal of better usage of the pool and continually serving the needs of the community. The Aquatics Manager will have the ability to teach or substitute coach swim teams, youth swim lessons, lifeguarding, or other program involvement as needed. The Aquatics Manager will also maintain or assist in maintenance of pool and facility operations and oversee or support equipment maintenance to ensure proper facility functioning.

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements included are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the aquatics staff, department programming and operations.
• Execute a wide variety of year-round Aquatics recreational opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities.
• Manage day-to-day operations and special projects as directed.
• Hire, train, and supervise direct-report department staff members
• Evaluate and provide performance feedback to assigned staff in the program areas.
• Develop and execute training plans to ensure exemplary staff performance.
• Facilitate a cooperative work environment
• Enforce all personnel policies and guidelines in accordance with Aquaplex policies.
• Initiate annual reviews for all direct report staff and present them to the Aquatics Director.
• Schedule program activities as directed.
• Evaluate program activities identifying strengths and opportunities for improvement.
• Compile reports and related paperwork as directed.
• Serve as manager-on-duty for facility activities.
• Manage activities in program registration, facility rentals, points of sale, and general revenue opportunities.
• Lead facility programs, teach swim lessons and lifeguard on as-needed basis.
• Assist in developing department budgets, and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly finances.
• Perform the duties of the Aquatics Director in their absence.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed, required, or assigned by the General Manager.