Aquatics Director

LIVun • Huntersville, NC

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About The Position

The Aquatics Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of an aquatic facility, including scheduling, managing the lifeguard team, maintaining pool facilities, and coordinating partnerships with swim teams and other organizations seeking to use the facility. The role oversees aquatic staff training and performance, pool maintenance and compliance, facility scheduling, and safety training. It also plans and leads setup and breakdown for swim meets and other aquatic events.

The position works in indoor and outdoor aquatic environments in a fast-paced, customer-facing setting. Work involves frequent standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 pounds, as well as exposure to pool chemicals. Early morning and weekend hours may be needed during events, and availability for evenings and events is required.

The Amenity Collective, LIVunLtd’s parent company, provides staffing, construction, design, consulting, and operations services across the aquatics, fitness, and recreation industries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management, Sports Management, or a related field, or 3+ years of equivalent progressive work experience.
• Two years of experience leading teams of young adults and/or adolescents, with teams of up to 100 individuals.
• Knowledge of swimming pool operations and/or waterpark facilities.
• American Red Cross LGI or LGIT certification, or another nationally recognized LGI or LGIT certification.
• Availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and events.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, including oral and written communication.
• Excellent business acumen.
• Experience with swim meet or event operations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor aquatic environments, with frequent standing and walking and exposure to pool chemicals.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification.
• Experience managing timing systems and meet software, such as Meet Manager or Colorado Timing.
• Experience overseeing multi-site aquatic operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the training, scheduling, certification, and performance of aquatic team members.
• Oversee pool maintenance, including water chemistry, cleanliness, and related maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and maintain pump rooms and coordinate with service vendors as needed.
• Oversee facility scheduling and serve as the point of contact for organizations and groups using the facility outside traditional center and member-oriented activities.
• Coordinate in-service and training efforts with organizational Safety & Risk Management Teams to prioritize facility safety.
• Maintain applicable water, environmental, health, and safety standards; ensure pools comply with local, state, and national requirements and maintain necessary operating certifications.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead setup and breakdown for swim meets and aquatic events, including lane lines, timing systems, officials’ and timers’ equipment, signage, spectator areas, cleanup, and inventory reset.
• Obtain American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/AED certification or another nationally recognized lifeguard certification within 60 days of employment.
• Obtain or be willing to obtain and maintain Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification within 180 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager