Aquatics Director - Romulus Athletic Center

The Sports Facilities Companies•Romulus, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aquatics Director will direct the day-to-day operations of the aquatics center which includes the leisure/rehabilitation pool, competition pool, aquatics fitness classes, swimming lessons, swimming meets, lane rentals, USA swimming partnership, outdoor splash pad and special events that are aquatics related. This position will also manage the pump rooms for pools and splash pad, the aquatics center's maintenance and overall safety of the aquatic environment.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management or related field and 3-5 years appropriate experience preferred
Experience or general knowledge in supervising and training lifeguards or a related area
Current Certified Pool Operator certification is preferred
Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification
Current American Red Cross Basic Lifeguard Instructor certified and/or Water Safety Instructor, or equivalent is preferred
Requires excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Proven success in generating community interest and involvement through sporting events
Experience in swimming events as a consumer or other relevant experience
Experience in managing staff to effectively execute a successful event and/or program
Experience and success in customer service, leadership, and team building
Must be detail-oriented and have outstanding organizational skills
Ability to maintain focus in a high-volume, fast paced environment
Must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving and negotiating skills
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must have excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, holidays, and long hours)
Must possess current CPR/FIRST AID certifications or must be willing to obtain them within a specified period
Prior responsibility in daily P&L management and budget oversight
Well organized, efficient, flexible, and able to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with federal, state, and county safety and health standards and operational procedures
Acquires and posts all current certificates, licenses, permits, and operating requirements
Enforces operating policies and procedures, evaluates their effectiveness, and recommends changes
Recruits, trains, supervises, and schedules volunteers and staff to assist in various aspects of programming including mentoring, instruction, and program aides
Develop and implement emergency action plans and safety drills for aquatics staff
Work directly with the Marketing Department in developing program promotional materials for swim lessons, swim teams, events, and any other programs
Develop and maintain relationships with key partners, and other collaborative organizations and agencies related to the operation
Respond to all participant and community inquiries in a timely manner
Maintain current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) binders
Responsible for pool chemical & reagent inventory and balancing out chemicals
Preventative maintenance & pump room repairs, reporting as needed
Develops, prepares, and submits an annual budget
Monitors and reconciles revenue and expense reports
Adheres to revenue and expense limits and to departmental goals and objectives
Evaluates data from daily operations and compiles administrative reports documenting attendance and service delivery for use in developing future programming
Develop and manage annual department budget, submit monthly variance reports and accurate budget forecasts
Updates weekly activity and attendance spreadsheet to General Manager
All other duties as assigned by management