Aquatics Manager

NorthRiver Yacht Club is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Aquatics Manager. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing superior service for our members and guests.

General Purpose:
Directs the overall performance of the entire pool operation, including the safe and effective use of chemicals, swimming instruction, the clubs swim team. Supervise safe, clean, well-maintained and appealing club swimming facility.

Essential Duties:

- Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates staff.

- Provides necessary orientation and training for pool staff.

- Formulates weekly work schedules and rotation schedules for all pool employees.

- Maintains proper chemical balance in pools and maintains mechanical equipment in coordination with the clubs maintenance department.

- Registers members at pool and charges for all guests, lessons, etc.

- Resolves customers service items in a timely and effective manner.

- Responsible for implementing and maintaining excellent service to achieve guest satisfaction.

- Thoroughly understands specific state and local laws and statutes regarding pool safety and inspections.

- Enforces club rules of safety and conduct.

- Monitors and coordinates pool safety programs and risk management.

- Assists in rendering First Aid according to the standards established by the American Red Cross and American Heart Association.

- Plans and directs special events, camps, programs and helps when necessary

- Writes correspondence to club members about swim lesson dates, class times and general information.

- Arranges a program of and schedule for private and group swim lessons.

- Represents the club in activities as required.

- Develops an annual operating and staffing budget; takes corrective actions as necessary to assure that budget goals are attained.

- Maintains and keeps all necessary records concerning pool.

- Develops and implements pool safety program and schedules staff to provide adequate protection for members and their guests.

- Interacts with outside contractors to maintain and upgrade pool areas.

- Provides aquatics-related information for club newsletter.

- Manages pool area, including changing rooms & restrooms for cleanliness.

- Assist with pool snack bar.

- Maintains presence at pool events.

- Regular and reliable attendance.

Education/Experience:

- Preferred bachelors degree in education, Physical Education, Recreation Management or Health Sciences, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Maintains all proper certifications and training for self and pool staff.

- Three years of experience as an Assistant Pool Manager at a club of comparable size and stature or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Competitive swimming experience as either a coach or athlete preferred but not essential.

- Lifeguard training and experience teaching swim lesson required.

- Private club experience preferred.

Certificates/Licenses:

- Must have current Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate.

- Red Cross progressive Swimming Instructor Certificate Desirable.

- American Red Cross Basic First Aid.

- Certified Pool/Spa Operator (CPO) or w/i 90 days of start date.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

- Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment, which is typical of this position.

- Working conditions are often, hot, humid, slippery and wet

- Able to tolerate the smell of chlorine and frequent exposure to cleaning agents.

- Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping and pulling.

- Frequent repetitive motions.

- Continuous standing and walking.