Aquatics Manager - Full Time Exempt

Elk Grove Park District•Elk Grove Village, IL

15h

About The Position

The Aquatics Manager is responsible for operational, programming, managerial, and risk-management processes for the Elk Grove Park District’s Aquatics Department. The role oversees budgets for Pavilion Aquatics Center operations and programs, Rainbow Falls Waterpark operations, and Rainbow Falls Community Center; monitors expenses and revenue; and supervises two full-time Aquatics Supervisors. The manager works with the Aquatics Maintenance Supervisor to support safe, productive facility operations and maintain mechanical and chemical systems at the District’s aquatics facilities and community center. The manager oversees recruitment, training, and certification of seasonal and year-round lifeguards and swim lesson instructors, as well as hiring, personnel administration, payroll, supervision, and evaluation for aquatics staff. The position maintains safety, pool, state, training, and certification records; ensures compliance with applicable state, county, village, and PDRMA requirements; evaluates programs; and recommends program and fee changes. The manager develops employee and patron policy manuals, seasonal brochures and website content, emergency and security procedures, and a long-term capital improvement program. The role also coordinates with the Rainbow Falls concessionaire on inspections and patron service, collaborates with the Rentals Manager on aquatics rentals, prepares reports and analyses, supports staff communication and event promotion, and participates in recreation staff meetings, organizational work teams, community events, and programming with NWSRA. The position works under the supervision and direction of the Superintendent of Recreation Facilities and may assist with direct operations as needed.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of aquatics operations.
Fairness in dealing with people.
Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Computer and database-program skills.
Organizational ability.
Ability to supervise, organize, and create aquatics programs.
Good knowledge of pertinent safety precautions.
Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees.
Obtain First Aid and CPR/AED certification within 60 days of hire.
Have Lifeguard Instructor Certification or obtain it within the first 6 months.
Valid Illinois driver’s license.
Have AFO certification or obtain it within the first year.
Minimum bachelor’s degree in recreation, facility management, or a related field.
Ability to respond quickly and accurately to emergencies and make decisions to ensure safety in and around aquatics facilities.
Ability to give instructions to staff and exercise good judgment and safety consciousness.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Three years of full-time work experience supervising staff, or an equivalent combination of school and work experience, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the operational, programming, managerial, and risk-management processes of the District’s Aquatics Department.
Prepare and maintain budgets for Pavilion Aquatics Center operations and programs, Rainbow Falls Waterpark operations, and Rainbow Falls Community Center.
Monitor expenses and facilitate revenue creation to meet financial goals.
Supervise two full-time Aquatics Supervisors and work with the Aquatics Maintenance Supervisor to support safe, productive operations and efficient mechanical and chemical systems.
Oversee facility operations and maintenance at Pavilion Aquatics Center, Rainbow Falls Waterpark, and Rainbow Falls Community Center.
Recruit, train, and certify seasonal and year-round lifeguards in CPR, first aid, and water rescue skills in conjunction with Aquatics Supervisors.
Recruit, train, and certify year-round swim lesson instructors in conjunction with Aquatics Supervisors.
Manage aquatics staff administration, including hiring, termination, assignments, supervision, evaluation, payroll, and employee status forms.
Maintain safety records, pool records, state reports, staff training records, and staff certifications.
Maintain compliance with state, county, village, and PDRMA requirements for the District’s aquatics facilities and Community Center.
Evaluate aquatics programs and recommend program and fee changes.
Develop and maintain employee and patron policy and procedure manuals for the Aquatics Department and Rainbow Falls Community Center.
Coordinate with the Rainbow Falls concessionaire to meet inspection requirements and provide effective service to patrons.
Prepare and edit seasonal brochures and website pages for the Aquatics Department.
Develop detailed reports and analyses and recommend continuous improvements and program changes.
Develop and maintain security-system operating procedures, emergency procedures, and a long-term comprehensive capital improvement program for the Aquatics Department.
Provide leadership to staff to communicate facility information and promote events.
Collaborate with the Rentals Manager on aquatics rentals.
Attend recreation staff meetings, submit reports as needed, work with NWSRA on programming needs, lead and participate in organizational work teams, and assist with community-wide special events.
Assist with direct operational responsibilities and perform other duties as assigned.
Perform work safely and in compliance with District policies, procedures, work rules, and safety rules.