The Role
Lead and develop the aquatics department: manage programs, staff hiring/onboarding, schedules, and certifications; ensure pool safety, chemical maintenance, regulatory compliance, revenue tracking, and coordinate with Regional Aquatics Director and marketing.
Summary Generated by Built In
Objective: Lead, manage, train, and develop the aquatics department for maximum performance, retention and departmental growth.
Reports to: General Manager and Regional Aquatics Director
Criteria:
- Minimum of one year of management experience and three years of aquatics experience
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification and experience working within a pump room environment.
- Within 60 days of hire, completion of American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Certification or equivalent
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification or equivalent preferred (not required)
- Proficient oral, written, and technology communication skills
- Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to work with all ages and physical limitations. Must be emotionally mature and have strong mental health.
- Knowledge of business software and Microsoft Windows/Office
- Ability to lift or move objects up to 50 lbs
- Understand and abide by all OHSHA safety requirements
As an Aquatics Manger, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Managing and assist in developing all class programs and pool activities
- Communicate regularly with the company’s Regional Aquatic Director (RAD) on all aquatic initiatives including hiring, scheduling, programming, events and instructor development.
- Monitors daily pool operations to adhere to all state and local safety regulations and conducts and ensures proper maintenance of pools. Maintains accurate records of pool chemical levels, chemical inventory, and any aquatics area maintenance.
- Proactively recruit, hire and onboard qualified aquatics staff.
- Work with the aquatics team to promote a cohesive, safe and clean work environment.
- Ensures all necessary staff certifications are current and complete
- Develop and maintain all aquatics programing schedules.
- Work with the RAD and the marketing team to ensure all aquatics schedules, activities, and programs are maintained and updated on all social media platforms.
- Maintain and review all department revenue. Ensure all required revenue is received and documented accurately on a timely basis.
- Perform other duties as reasonably assigned.
Skills Required
- Minimum of one year of management experience and three years of aquatics experience
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification
- Experience working within a pump room environment
- Within 60 days of hire, completion of American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Certification or equivalent
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification or equivalent
- Proficient oral, written, and technology communication skills
- Strong communication and customer service skills; ability to work with all ages and physical limitations; emotional maturity and strong mental health
- Knowledge of business software and Microsoft Windows/Office
- Ability to lift or move objects up to 50 lbs
- Understand and abide by all OHSHA safety requirements
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The Company
What We Do
American Family Fitness is a regional health club chain operating multiple locations around Richmond, VA. Founded in 1988, it offers state-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment, group fitness classes, indoor pools, KidZone childcare, personal training, leagues and family membership plans. The company focuses on community-centered fitness and wellness programs across its clubs.





