Aquatics Director

British Swim School•Dobbs Ferry, NY

3d•$26 - $28

About The Position

Here at British Swim School, we are more than just a fun, surface-level swim lesson provider. We strive to make a substantial impact within our communities to combat the tragically high child drowning statistics. We invest in quality team members to teach our lessons with the mindset that we are two schools in one, a survival school first and a learn-to-swim school second. As a result, we can support our mission “to ensure that every person, regardless of age or ability, has the opportunity to become a safe and happy swimmer”. A position at British Swim School is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact in the lives of your community to ensure “survival of the littlest”. The Aquatics Director is responsible for mentoring, coaching, and leading a dynamic team focused on the British Swim School aquatics program and its implementation across all schools and team members. Results are achieved through program analysis, strategic planning, execution, and ensuring British Swim School standards are met. Using our fun, gentle and progressive approach, this position will increase confidence and knowledge to create future leaders, swimmers, and work towards our mission to decrease drowning.

Requirements

Management experience is a MUST (3-5 years of supervisory experience)
Swimming experience
Lifeguard Training, and Advanced CPR & First Aid required
Proven ability to be a strong leader and delegate tasks appropriately.
Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
Proven ability to work with people of all ages and abilities in a high traffic environment.
When supervising the pool, this person is acting as the aquatic director/lifeguard. They must be able to give directions to the staff, build rapport with parents and caregivers and have good communication with the facility managers at each location.
Have a responsible and professional demeanor.
Ability to lead others and to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Ability to communicate effectively-verbally and in written form-with members, staff and volunteers.
Maintain all required certifications (active).

Responsibilities

Hire, train, supervise, support, and develop a dynamic team of Swim Instructors, managers and deck ambassadors.
Ensure that all water, safety standards and certifications are up to date and maintained.
Conduct ongoing training and performance reviews.
Develop and adhere to the annual budget and strategies for business success.
Ensure classes and training adhere to current company and program standards.
Establishes a professional work environment, ensuring that the rules of the facility are always followed. Effectively and positively supports and communicates decisions to the British Swim School management team.
Coordinate with the Operations Manager for the hiring of all swim staff. Assist with all training.
Supervise all team members
Monitor and coordinate subs to ensure shift coverage as needed
Ensure pre/post-shift meetings are conducted
Ensure teachers adhere to British Swim School procedures, curriculum and methods as referenced in trainings
Coordinate with the General Manager to organize and schedule new teacher trainings as well as continued in-service training for team
Ongoing availability and communication with all team members
Schedule evaluations for team members
Monitor lessons
Update class schedules as needed
Responsible for conducting and documenting safety drills, audits and quarterly in-service training.
Models’ relationship building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to customers and students’ inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
Attend staff meetings and training as assigned.
Attend and participate all British Swim School corporate online and in person training and meetings as required
Enforce Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) and all pool safety rules.
Ensure clean, safe, and welcoming pool environments.
Oversee pool chemistry (maintain logs), and equipment checks, ensuring documentation is accurate.
Schedule and coordinate facility usage in compliance with safety regulations.