Aquatics Manager

Description LOCATION: The Salvation Army - Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center - Phoenix, Arizona STATUS: Full Time/Non-Exempt Pay: $26.44 - $29.81 per hour/DOE Mission Statement: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Qualifications and Requirements Possess a minimum of bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Sports Management or related field. Experience may substitute for education on a 2:1 ratio. Must obtain StarGuard Elite Lifeguard Instructor Trainer, American Safety & Health Institute Authorized Instructor, and StarFish Instructor Trainer certifications within 30 days of employment. Prefer candidates with a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certificate. Possess significant experience working at a large public pool facility and/or waterpark. Experience with pool mechanics – pump and filtration systems. Experience developing, managing, and supervising aquatics programs and facilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Must be able to swim with proficiency and endurance. Ability to prioritize and address conflictive projects in a time-sensitive manner. Effective communication and positive interaction with co-workers, management, and the public. Analytical problem‑solving and implementation of solutions. Professional presentation, confidentiality, and sensitivity in handling information. Must pass a criminal background check. Responsibilities Oversee operations of the Aquatics programs, Splash Pad, and facilities. Develop and maintain all aquatics‑related programming, including adult group exercise classes, swim lessons, CRP/First Aid classes, lifeguard certification sessions, and open swim usage. Provide supervision to Aquatics employees and mentor support staff. Work with the Facilities Department to inventory and maintain equipment and program supplies. Ensure preventive maintenance is performed, logged, and defects reported promptly. Establish, maintain, and enforce department guidelines. Conduct Aquatics in‑services for lifeguard training and skill development. Oversee point‑of‑sale operations and RMS database management for all Aquatics‑based programs. Maintain the Emergency Action Plan and update it to meet industry standards. In conjunction with Facilities, oversee drainage and closure activities. Process Aquatics associate evaluations (probationary and annual) timely. Ensure staff maintains current safety & swim certifications. Work collaboratively as Manager on Duty, supporting Guest Service Associates and handling member/guest inquiries and incidents. Work a flexible schedule including weekends and/or holidays as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to operate telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information. Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr