Aquatics Manager

The Aquatics Manager 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 standard 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Aquatics Manager 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 Aquatics Manager 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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

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.

What do we offer?

Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC offers a challenging, dynamic, multicultural work environment with a competitive total compensation package.

Uniquely JCC Benefits

• JCC Membership: Every active staff member receives full JCC membership at no cost, which includes member access to our state-of-the-art fitness and aquatics facilities in Whitefish Bay and summer membership to the JCC Water Park in Mequon.
• JCC Program Discounts: Employees receive significant discounts on virtually all programs offered at the JCC and are actively encouraged to participate in our early education, wellness, camping, cultural, and enrichment programs.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call (414) 964-4444 or contact us at hr @jccmilwaukee.org.