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Assistant Aquatics Director

JCC
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To assist in the vision, practice, and program delivery of aquatic programming offered to members and guests on a daily and weekly basis. The Assistant Aquatics Director helps to ensure the smooth functioning of the swim lessons and that the highest levels of education and program delivery are met for children and families served in these programs.  

The Assistant Aquatics Director  will oversee the lifeguards, swim instructors, and is responsible for assisting the Aquatics Director with recruitment and new hire paperwork, staff training, training, program planning and delivery, facilities management, and extensive member interaction. 

The Assistant Aquatics Director promotes cooperation, participation and harmony within the department and creates a sense of collegiality and professionalism in the team environment. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • The Assistant Aquatics Director will have an active role in all JCC Aquatics Programs.   This includes program development, staff oversight, member communication and registration, as well as implementation of the program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the JCC. They will also be part of the JCC Water Park team in leading a safe aquatics experience throughout the summer by performing lifeguard duties if necessary, being a Manager on Duty as well as be part of the Water Park operations team.

With specificity the Assistant Aquatics Director will: 

  • Assist in the recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, and development of all aquatic staff for both the Peck Aquatic Center and Hy & Richard Smith Family Water Park including lifeguards, swim instructors, Water Park MOD’s, Head Lifeguards and Swim Instructors, Birthday Party Staff, Adaptive Swim Instructors, and Swim Coaches.
  • Complete proper paperwork for new hire, rehire, change, or termination and give to office manager in a timely fashion for HR/payroll.
  • Ensure Swim Instructors and Swim Coaches are supported through on-site management, mentorship, guidance, and growth and are provided with a safe, healthy and intellectually stimulating and challenging work environment.
  • Ensure that all department staff and faculty are trained appropriately to ensure the highest levels of program delivery and standards.
  • Organize, deliver, and support a cohesive program of swim lessons through work with children and professional colleagues.
  • Ensure the highest levels of communication with program users is achieved and that Swim instructors and coaches are adequately communicating program goals and plans to program users through conversations after class and report cards at the end of the session.
  • Plan, coordinate and participate in instructor training/tutoring based on the needs and interests of the staff.
  • Plan, coordinate, and implement staff incentive plans and team building opportunities.
  • Work with the Aquatics Director to assist in the development of marketing tools for the department to ensure that the Marketing and Communications department resources are allocated appropriately.
  • Create the seasonal schedule and ensure that swim lesson programs are adequately staffed and may include staffing of the program by the Aquatics Manager if needed.
  • Manage the changing staff needs as they arise and may include staffing by the Aquatics Manager.
  • Create the seasonal schedule and ensure adequate lifeguard staffing and may include lifeguarding shifts filled by the Aquatics Manager as needed.
  • Work to ensure that all staff are in place and documented appropriately each week and communicate any challenges to the Aquatics Director.
  • Ensure that swim lesson programs have and maintain necessary supplies via communication with the Aquatics Director.
  • Assume responsibilities as assigned for JCC special events.
  • Have 10-15 hours of direct service with members and program users, including but not limited to coaching swim team, teaching swim lessons, lifeguarding, teaching adaptive swim lessons, running American Red Class courses.
  • Teach 2 adaptive one-on-one lessons/week.
  • Perform MOD duties as needed at the Water Park.
  • Perform MOD duties as needed on Campus.
  • Assist the Aquatics Director in completing all budget development, monitoring, and updating.
  • To perform other duties and assume additional responsibilities as needed.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements (KSA’s)

Posses knowledge of:

  • American Red Cross Lifeguard standards
  • Swim lesson curriculum
  • Competitive swim coaching
  • Effective staff management
  • Staff scheduling
  • Staff training development
  • Pool operations

Demonstrate knowledge of: 

  • Leadership
  • Effective management strategies
  • Organization
  • Flexibility
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Effective interpersonal skills necessary to work with young children, parents/guardians, and other faculty.

Posses the ability to:

  • Follow all JCC policies and procedures.
  • Be sensitive to cultural differences
  • Demonstrate flexibility and enthusiasm in work style
  • Create a positive and harmonious workplace
  • Effectively manage time
  • Understand individual leadership styles and its influence on the well-being of the department staff
  • Ability to work as part of a team with other faculty, staff members and the parents/guardians of children in our care
  • Promote high standards of teaching and a favorable learning environment for young children
  • Resolve conflict effectively and demonstrate maturity as well as the ability to get along with a variety of people
  • Give and receive feedback in a respectful manner
  • Ensure that an environment which fosters maximum physical, social, cognitive and emotional development of children is developed and maintained

 

Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Current American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid required or able to obtain certification within 90 days
  • American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor, and Water Safety Instructor preferred.
  • CPO or AFO certification preferred.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in a manager or supervisory position.
  • Minimum of 2 years experience instructing swim lessons and lifeguarding.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with computer software: including MS Word, Excel, Publisher, and Outlook.
  • Demonstrated effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; customer-service orientation with specific strength in diplomacy and discretion strongly preferred.

Physical Demands

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach above shoulders; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

  • While performing the duties of this job, regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
  • The noise level in the environment is occasionally loud.
  • The Typical work week is Tuesday-Saturday work week.  Ability to work a varied schedule to support the needs of the business, including frequent extended workdays, and weekends and holidays may be required.