Assistant Director of Aquatics

Jewish Community Center Association of Indianapolis Inc•Indianapolis, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Aquatics is responsible for assisting the Director of Aquatics with training and supervising various aquatic staff, including lifeguards, swim team coaches, swim instructors, and water fitness instructors. This role involves managing and coordinating aquatics programming, including private and group swim lessons, and ensuring the smooth operation of pool facilities and rentals. The position also requires direct service hours, administrative tasks, and adherence to safety protocols and company mission.

Requirements

2+ years Aquatics experience and experience in pool operations and mechanics preferred.
ARC Lifeguard or equivalent Lifeguard certification required or obtained within 3 months.
Starfish Aquatics Institute Swim Instructor certification required or obtained within 3 months.
Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills strongly required.
ARC Lifeguard Instructor, Starfish Aquatics Institute Instructor Trainer and Pool Operator certification preferred or ability to obtain certification within 12 months required.
Knowledge of swim lesson curriculum, staffing and supervision and scheduling.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer skills are strongly preferred.
Maintain professional image and manner consistent with the JCC’s mission and goals required.

Nice To Haves

2+ years Aquatics experience and experience in pool operations and mechanics preferred.
ARC Lifeguard Instructor, Starfish Aquatics Institute Instructor Trainer and Pool Operator certification preferred or ability to obtain certification within 12 months required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer skills are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Train, schedule, and supervise swim instructors.
Hold regularly scheduled staff meetings with swim instructors quarterly.
Assist Director of Aquatics with supervising lifeguard, swim team and water fitness staff.
Support Director of Aquatics in facilitating required monthly in-services for all aquatic staff.
Function as “Director on Duty” on weekends and evenings as needed.
Manage, coordinate, schedule and track Private Swim Lessons.
Develop, implement, supervise and evaluate comprehensive, progressive, aquatics programs and swim lessons for members and non-members.
Enter aquatics swim classes into registration program, assists with registration process, and manages rosters.
Keep informed of various trends and programs which could impact JCC programs.
Work with directors of ECE and Camp to coordinate and schedule swim lessons.
Organize class schedule, communicate with and assign participants to the appropriate level and complete and send swim lesson progress report cards post session.
Monitor safety protocols during classes.
Work with director and marketing team to communicate programs.
Assist instructors with participant behavioral issues during lessons.
Provide support during group swim lessons.
Participate in the development and monitoring of the aquatics program goals and budget.
Conduct American Red Cross classes.
Conduct Starfish Aquatics Institute Swim Instructor practicums.
Track participation monthly for private-semi-private swim lessons and by session for group lessons.
Communicate effectively with program participants, staff and Director of Aquatics.
Distribute and collect program evaluations each quarterly.
Conducts weekly required pool maintenance and retains daily pool chemistry and all requisite logs.
Provide pool closure notifications and signage.
Maintain concise records essential for control, evaluation and reporting purposes.
Substitute for swim instructors and/or lifeguards in their absence.
Participate in staff meetings with Director of Aquatics regularly.
Participate in monthly staff meetings and professional development opportunities as appropriate.
Perform any additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.