Aquatics Operations Manager

River Oaks Country Club is seeking an Aquatics Operations Manager for our year-round pool programming. If you are proactive, enthusiastic, confident, motivated, and qualified – apply now! You will be part of a team of lifeguards, swim instructors, and swim coaches. This team is tasked with keeping our staff, Members and their guests safe, while providing the ultimate recreational experience.

High season runs March – August with the recreational pools open Tuesday-Sunday. Mondays are reserved for mandatory in-service training. Open days vary during low season. This position should expect to operate a full schedule of programming throughout the year.

This position reports directly to the Director of Aquatics and directly supervises 4 Head Lifeguards and around 30 lifeguards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Hires, coordinates, supervises and evaluates all staff in the Aquatics department.
• Maintains pool safety programs and training programs to enhance effectiveness of lifeguard staff and ensure the safety of members and guests when poolside.
• Plans, organizes, directs, controls and promotes the day-to-day activities, operations and programs.
• Handles grievances of staff, members, and their guests and reports them to the Director of Aquatics.
• Supervises subsidiary aquatics programs and special events in coordination with the Head Swim Coach and/or Program Administrator.
• Develop and implement a macro-cycle training plan [implied]Manages the overall on-going maintenance of the pool including the use of appropriate water chemicals.
• Provide oversight to the Head Guards to ensure that all equipment is maintained.
• Maintains all necessary records for incident reports, chemical checks, and daily attendance according to the law.
• Manage the Pro-shop. Ensure inventory is re-stocked. Partner with Head of Retail to introduce new products as required.
• Performs appropriate rescues and supplies proper first aid and/or CPR assistance needed; notifies proper authorities according to Emergency Action Plan (EAP).

Qualifications

• Possess a current Lifeguard Instructor certification (LGI) through an accredited organization such as American Red Cross, YMCA, or Ellis & Associates.
• Demonstrative experience performing aquatics program supervision, including management of pool and supervision of staff.
• Possesses a working knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques commonly used in pool maintenance operations including electrical, plumbing, pumps, and filtration.
• Ability to work outside in the poolside area up to 95% of the time, exposed to sunlight, wet and humid conditions, and heat exceeding 100 degrees.
• Certified Pool Operator certification preferred, but not required.

Personal Characteristics

• Thoroughly enjoys working with children.
• High energy, self-motivated, outgoing personality.
• Courteous, tactful, kind and respectful.
• Excellent people skills and a friendly, responsible, service-oriented attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Reliable and timely – able to arrive at work on time and remain at the Club for the duration of the shift.

The Club and Our Benefits: We offer excellent benefits for full-time positions including: Medical, Dental, Vision; 401(k) Matching & Safe Harbor Contributions; Group/Voluntary Life Insurance; Paid Time Off; Short and Long Term Disability; Annual Christmas Bonus\*; Employee Meals\*; Complimentary Parking\*; Employee Scholarship Program\*. (\*benefits available to all current employees)

Founded in 1923, River Oaks Country Club is considered among the nation’s premier private clubs and is ranked number 56 of the Top 100 Golf and Country Clubs globally by Platinum Clubs of the World. Situated on 183 acres, the Club has a long-standing reputation of providing members, their families and guests with an exceptional club experience and unparalleled service.

River Oaks Country Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer: River Oaks Country Club grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Disclaimer: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,000.00 per year