Aquatics Director

Company: Asheville Racquet Club South
Location: Asheville
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall management of three pools. Two seasonal outdoor and one year-round indoor. Indoor pool includes steam room and hot tub.
• Budgetary management of aquatic operations including creating and maintaining budgets (for each location)
• Purchases for the department including supplies, chemicals, uniforms
• Recruiting, hiring, training, and yearly evaluations of staff.
• Paycom management of all aquatic's employees
• Bi-weekly payroll approvals and adjustments through paycom
• Club Automation management of all programs and events.
• Create schedules for lifeguards.
• Checking that all employees are current with certifications
• Attends safety training programs and in-service education as required and ensures all aquatics staff is properly trained.
• Monitor mechanical equipment and schedule all repairs and or maintenance
• Ordering of all chemicals for pools, hot tub and steam room
• Work with Activities Director to promote programs and events and create monthly pool schedules, flyers, information for weekly newsletter, Facebook and social media posts.
• Liaison to the Crowne Plaza Resort to service hotel guests
• Work with the Adventure Center of Asheville for pool utilization for their camps.
• Manage Aquatics Programs such as swim team, swim club, water aerobics, water basketball, group swim lessons, private swim lessons, lap swim
• Properly Maintaining Facility Cleanliness (trash, bathroom checks, etc.)
• Basic Safety Operations (thunder & lightning policy, water contamination policy)
• Creating and enforcing pool rules (slide, diving board, etc.)
• Pool party reservations
• Respond to guest comments and proactively addressing guest comments with resolutions
• Identify all areas of concern for potential liability concerns
• Run American Red Cross lifeguard certification classes (year round)
• Work with Guest Services Manager for logistics of swim lessons, pool parties, payment accountability, programming,
• Available to assist swim team coach with try-outs, registrations and home meets.Required Qualifications & Skills
  • High School diploma or GED but college degree preferred
  • Experience creating and maintaining documents with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience managing an aquatics department
  • Current certifications/experience in First Aid, CPR, and AED
  • Must have or be willing to obtain a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard
  • Must have or be willing to obtain Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) license
  • Willingness to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and/or Holidays as needed
  • Willingness to cover or delegate someone to cover missed shifts on demand.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively resolve conflict
    Physical Requirements
    • Swim 50 yards and retrieve a 10 lb brick from the bottom of pool
    • Sit or stand for extended periods of time.
    • Some lifting required
      Compensation & Benefits
      • Annual salary commensurate with experience
      • Full time/year round
      • Eligible for benefits and PTO
      • Gym membership
      • Hotel Discounts

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