Aquatics Manager

YWCA of Lubbock
Job Description
Aquatics Manager
FT/PT/Vol/Temp: FT - Seasonal
Reports to: Director of Health & Recreation
Job Summary
Manage efficient operation and management of all aspects of the aquatic facility. Your duties will include overseeing all aquatics staff, scheduling, training, organizing and supervising swimming lessons, managing pool parties, and ensuring the safety and functionality of the pool area. Additionally, you will be tasked with performing routine maintenance tasks such as backwashing, chemical management, and equipment operation. Your role will involve aligning aquatics programs with organizational values and profitability objectives while prioritizing the safety and satisfaction of patrons.
Essential Job Responsibilities

• Supervises the maintenance and upkeep of the pool chemistry and water filtration system, aquatics facilities, and equipment. This may include performing some maintenance duties.
• Managing a team of up to approximately 40 employees and volunteers within the department by training, directing, appraising, rewarding, and disciplining employees in accordance with the organization's philosophy, policies, and applicable laws. This also includes addressing employee complaints and resolving any issues.
• Develop and maintaining a comprehensive operations manual that includes all policies and procedures, pool maintenance schedules, and diagrams of indoor and outdoor pump systems, ensuring adherence to all policies and procedures. Monitor pool usage and maintain records on enrollment and attendance for all activities in order to best evaluate programming needs.
• Monitor pool usage and maintaining records on enrollment and attendance for all activities to evaluate programming needs effectively.
• Oversee and evaluate the content and instruction for certification courses, and teaching these courses as qualified and needed.
• Provide training and supervision to instructors, lifeguards, part-time staff, consultants, volunteers, and others required to carry out the program's functions.
• Maintain regular communication with the Director. This includes bringing up potential issues and solutions to the Director before problems escalate.
• Perform related job duties as required.

Job Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in staff management, fiscal management, and operation of an aquatics, fitness, and/or youth sports program. Any appropriate combination of education and experience will be considered.
• At least 2 years of lifeguard experience.
• Possession of CPR/First Aid certification or the ability to obtain one within 30 days.
• Possession of Certified Pool Operator certification or the ability to obtain one within 90 days.
• Possession of Lifeguard Training certification or the ability to obtain one within 120 days.
• Learn and support the YWCA mission, vision, and policies to meet the goals of the organization without compromise.
• Daily transportation to and from work sites.
• Willingness to attend and work special events or projects for the YWCA and represent the YWCA in community groups and activities.
• Willingness to travel for trainings and conferences as required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective communication with staff and the public.
• Possession of exceptional customer service skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to present oneself professionally in appearance and mannerism at all times.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours from time to time, including evenings or weekends.
• Infrequent travel (0-10 days/year).
• Pass a criminal history background check and FBI fingerprint check.
• Ability to relate well with a variety of populations.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative, though not comprehensive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Regularly swim, sit, stand, walk, bend, crouch, climb stairs, use hands and fingers, feel, talk, hear, see, work on a computer, and be outdoors.

• Work on a computer up to eight (8) hours a day.
• Work on foot and outdoors for up to eight (8) hours a day.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative, though not comprehensive, of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Noise level varies between quiet and loud.
• Pace varies between deliberate and fast.
• Duties require extensive work outdoors in hot, cold, wet, windy, or dusty conditions.
• Frequent exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.