Aquatics Manager - Full Time Exempt

Elk Grove Park District•Elk Grove Township, IL

2d•$65,900 - $76,318

About The Position

The Aquatics Manager is responsible for operational, programming, managerial, and risk management processes for the District’s Aquatics Department. The role oversees budgets and financial goals, facilities and maintenance coordination, staffing and payroll, safety and regulatory compliance, program evaluation, communications, and long-term capital planning for the Pavilion Aquatics Center, Rainbow Falls Waterpark, and Rainbow Falls Community Center. The manager supervises two full-time Aquatics Supervisors and works with the Aquatics Maintenance Supervisor, the Rainbow Falls concessionaire, the Rentals Manager, and other staff. The position recruits, trains, and certifies lifeguards and swim lesson instructors; maintains employee and patron manuals; prepares seasonal brochures and website pages; and develops reports and recommendations for continuous improvement. The position reports to the Superintendent of Recreation Facilities. The work includes responsibility for public safety in and around pools, responding to emergencies, working in varied climates, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. The position is full-time exempt. The hiring range is $65,900–$76,318.

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.
First Aid and CPR/AED certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
Lifeguard Instructor Certification, or ability to obtain it within the first six months.
Valid Illinois driver’s license.
AFO certification, or ability to 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 use good judgment in safety matters.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
The position works under the supervision and direction of the Superintendent of Recreation Facilities.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Oversee operational, programming, managerial, and risk management processes for 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 to support safe and productive facility operations.
Coordinate with the Aquatics Maintenance Supervisor on the safe and efficient operation of mechanical and chemical systems.
Oversee operations and maintenance of the 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 staff office functions, including hiring, terminating, assigning, supervising, and evaluating seasonal and year-round personnel.
Maintain safety, pool, state-reporting, staff-training, and staff-certification records.
Maintain compliance with state, county, village, and PDRMA requirements for aquatics facilities and the Community Center.
Evaluate aquatics programs and submit recommendations for fee and program changes.
Develop and maintain employee and patron policy and procedure manuals for the Aquatics Department, aquatics facilities, and Rainbow Falls Community Center.
Work 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.
Oversee department payroll, maintain employee status forms, and ensure staff perform professionally, efficiently, and effectively.
Collaborate with the Rentals Manager on Aquatics rentals.
Develop detailed reports and analyses and recommend continuous improvements and program changes.
Develop and maintain operational procedures for security systems and emergency response in the Aquatics Department.
Lead staff communications about facility information and promotion of events.
Develop and maintain a long-term comprehensive capital improvement program for the Aquatics Department.
Perform work safely and in compliance with District policies, procedures, and safety rules; be familiar with safe operation of necessary equipment.
Assist with direct operational responsibilities as needed; attend recreation staff meetings, submit reports as needed, work with NWSRA on programming needs, lead and participate in organizational work teams, assist with community-wide special events, and perform other duties as assigned.