Assistant Director of Aquatics

Description

The Assistant Director of Aquatics at Paradise Valley Country Club is responsible for overseeing the aquatics department and upholding the club's mission statement. This role involves assisting in the daily operation of all swimming activities, promoting interest and enjoyment of swimming programs for members and guests, and ensuring the safety and appearance of the department. The Assistant Director enforces all club and pool rules and acts as the manager in the absence of the department head.

Key Responsibilities:

Aquatics Department Management:

• Balance pool chemicals to meet mandated levels and standards.
• Assist in the hiring, promotion, disciplinary action, and termination of all aquatics staff.
• Enforce club rules with professionalism.
• Assist in facilitating in-service training for lifeguards.
• Schedule lifeguards for appropriate shifts.
• Ensure that all aquatic team members provide a safe and friendly environment for all members and guests.
• Maintain exceptional customer service standards, meeting members' needs and expectations.
• Be available for holiday shifts.
• Maintain routine cleanliness and complete "work breaks" to the best of your ability.
• Assist in pool maintenance and record-keeping in the chemical log.
• Assist with swim meets and other events.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

Promotional:

• Develop new programs and events for the aquatics department.
• Market and promote aquatic programs and activities to members.
• Create and distribute flyers for all aquatics programs.

Member Experience:

• Teach sound, competitive swimming skills in a positive and healthy manner.
• Develop positive relationships with participants and provide motivational support and guidance.
• Organize and administer all assigned coaching responsibilities, including daily practices.
• Attend all swim team functions as assigned by the manager.
• Provide swimming lessons to members and their families of all ages.
• Strive to learn member names and their children's names.

Requirements

Required Education/Experience/Certifications:

• Current Lifeguard Certification.
• 2+ years of lifeguard experience at a high-volume facility.
• 2+ years of swim coaching experience.
• 2+ years of pool management/supervisory experience (preferred).
• Certified Pool Operator (preferred).
• US Swim Coach Certified (preferred).
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
• First Aid.
• AED.
• Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer.
• Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (preferred).
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Event planning experience.

Required Skills:

• Strong swimming skills.
• Strong social skills, with a passion for working with children.
• Maintains professionalism at all times.
• Knowledge of pool maintenance and cleaning procedures.
• Commitment to practicing safety at all times.
• Knowledgeable about lifeguard skills and basic first aid/emergency rescues.