Aquatics Director

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Aquatics Director is an exempt position whose primary responsibility is the financial success of the Aquatics Program through the on-going creation and/or development of staff, programs, services and facilities. The Aquatics Director will provide leadership to aquatics Associates to ensure that member needs are met and that the experience delivered surpasses expectations. The Aquatics Director will be required on a daily basis to exercise discretion and independent judgment in ensuring that the Aquatics Program is successful and that the aquatics Associates are adequately developed.


Our Culture

Our unique culture is at the heart of all we do and is guided by our values and behaviors. It's what we expect of ourselves and each other every day. We call it our "Code of Culture".


Our Code of Culture includes Our Mantra, Our Actions We Live By, and Pete's Promise:

Our Mantra:

Respect The Past

Accept Responsibility

Pay it Forward

Our Actions We Live By:

Actions We Live By. It's who we are when we step into our full power.

Keep It Real. Always. We need open and honest discussions. We need courage to speak up and to call things out that aren't good enough. And we navigate tough conversations with empathy and grace.

Think Ahead. Be An Owner. Always be proactive, not reactive; be on the front foot. If we want to be an owner of this business, we must act like it!

Stay Humble. Hustle Harder. Show up and do the hard workBe a gritty, roll-up-your-sleeves kind of crewKnow it's never about one person-we are a part of a powerful team.

One Team. One Voice. Be ONE united team. When we move in the same direction, there are no limits to what we can accomplish.

Be Curious. Ask Why. Stay member curiousWe seek to understand, and we never settle. We ask questions to truly understand the core of a matter.

Pete's Promise:

Service Forward

Ruthlessly Consistent

Do the Right Thing

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS

Employee Management

• Hires, trains, supervises, develops, and terminates the employment of those supervised in accordance with company polices and directives
• Performs timely performance evaluations on Associates.
• Compiles comprehensive reports regarding performance of Associates.
• Responsible for implementation of all laws, regulations and policies regarding, employment practices, safety rules and all other company policies and procedures
• Oversee day-to-day aquatic operations run smoothly and efficiently through a visible management presence and leadership.
• Process, review and submit payroll for all aquatics staff
• Act as club and/or regional Manager on Duty, as required

Aquatics Management

• The creation, development and implementation of programming for aquatics center including recreational, educational and fitness programming for all ages and abilities. Also includes responsibility for swim team, swim instruction, swim programming, masters and water aerobics.

• Develop and introduce new services and programs on an ongoing basis; track utilization including capacity/availability, male/female, member/non-member, etc.
• Aquatics operations including customer service, communication, marketing, purchasing, program development, implementation and evaluation
• Daily walk through of the aquatics areas to ensure a clean, organized, safe, and well-maintained facility, paying special attention to cleanliness, service delivery, and member interaction

Financial Accountability

• Manage financial performance of the aquatic program through achievement of sales and revenue targets, expense management, proper planning and forecasting, and retention
• Track, report and analyze the details of financial operation
• Prepare and implement action plans to meet or exceed monthly financial goals
• Assist club management in development of annual operating and capital budgets, as well as long term growth strategy
• Review applicable financial statements and reports

Communication and Relationships

• Effectively and professionally interacts and communicates with senior management, managers, other Associates, vendors, members, senior staff, and guests.
• Promote harmonious relations among members, staff, vendors, and the community at-large.
• Communicate timely and follow up, as appropriate.
• Active participation in required events, required programs, required meetings and required trainings.

Corporate Goals & Objectives

• Promote the company's safety goals and actively work towards ensuring a safe working environment.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Actively further Aquatics objectives and continuously support improvement and positive change, which includes participating on corporate designated committees to improve the company and business operations.
• Make professional development a consistent priority.

• Active participation in meetings and training programs

• Flexibility in work schedule, as job may require day and evening shifts, weekends and holidays

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Swim Technique - Knowledge regarding how to teach proper swim technique and able to teach all ages
• Learn-to-swim - Current with research in learn-to-swim skills, competitive swim techniques and childhood development

• Policies and Regulations - Knowledge of company polices, federal, state and local laws, government regulations and agency rules that pertain to properties managed.
• Management of Personnel Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for legally identifying the best people for the job, hiring, motivating, developing and directing people as they work.
• Management of Financial Resources - Basic knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices for creating a realistic budget, banking, understanding financial reports and the ability to use mathematics to solve problems.
• Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, and sales techniques.
• Problem Anticipation/ Deductive Reasoning - Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong and then apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems and considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Written Comprehension and Expression - Ability to read, understand and communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension and Expression -Ability to understand and communicate so others can understand ideas and information.
• Computer - Ability to develop and maintain computer records in MS Office programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook and other software required by TBCC and regulatory agencies. Ability to utilize Aquatics software programs.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCTION

• Current CPR, First Aid and AED Certifications

• Minimum of 5 years prior Aquatics management experience

• Minimum three (3) years previous supervisory experience in customer service preferred

• Demonstrated ability to support and develop diverse environment.

• Lifeguard Instructor preferred
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) preferred
• Current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, WSI preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative 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.

• This position deals with outside personnel such as members and clients on a regular basis with contact in various forms such as in person, phone and email
• It is sometimes necessary to deal with unpleasant or angry people with the need to problem solve difficult situations
• It is necessary to adapt to a frequently changing environment
• The location of the position changes frequently from indoors to outdoors
• Work performed outdoors in varying and occasionally extreme (hot) weather conditions
• Sitting and standing is as needed
• Ability to arrive at work on time for all scheduled work shifts required. Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays required
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to climb or balance and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must occasionally sit for extended periods and regularly walk around the facility
• Must occasionally talk and hear
• Must frequently move 10 pounds and in the event of an emergency lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required but this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• It is necessary for the position to travel independently to swim meet locations or other Clubs on a regular basis

JOB DESCRIPTION REVISION

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. This job description replaces all previous descriptions for this position.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Bay Club Company ("TBCC") provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race (and all traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed (including, but not limited to, religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, and breastfeeding, and other related medical conditions), sexual orientation and identity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, actual or perceived national origin/ancestry, accent or ability to speak English, age, disability, marital/familial status, source of income, veteran status, citizenship status, political activities or affiliations, medical condition, genetic information, persons with AIDS or AIDS-related condition, or persons who are victims of domestic violence.