Assistant Aquatics Director - Programs

We deliver a fun and welcoming fitness environment to help you lead your best life.Located in Stafford Virginia, the Jeff Rouse Swim & Sports Center (JRSSC) is a state-of-the-art 76,000 square foot facility that houses a 50-meter competition pool with movable bulkhead and seating for over 800 spectators, a 25-yard recreation pool, a warm-water wellness pool, a group exercise studio, fitness floor, a full-size basketball court, and a full-service cafe to serve guests.The Jeff Rouse Swim & Sports Center offers cycling, a variety of group exercise classes, swimming lessons, and lifeguarding. The center offers league play for adults in volleyball, basketball, Lil Kickers soccer for children 18 months- 9 years, summer camps, clinics, classes, a J-Club kids area for all those active kids ages 10 weeks -12 years old.The Jeff Rouse Swim and Sports Center is managed by Eastern Sports Management (ESM) based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. ESMs management portfolio consists of venues in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.The Jeff Rouse Swim & Sports Center is accepting applications for Assistant Aquatics Director - Programs. The Assistant Aquatics Director - Programsis responsible for directly managing aquatics program staff (interview, hire, train, evaluate), managing aquatics programs with the continual goal of better usage of the pool, and meeting the needs of the community. The Assistant Aquatics Director will oversee American Red Cross classes, youth swim lessons and lifeguarding as needed. This position will also help to maintain all pool operations and oversee all equipment and maintenance to ensure proper pool functioning. The Assistant Aquatics Director maintains a safe swim environment by enforcing all rules and regulations of the pool as well as preventing and responding to all emergencies. The Assistant Aquatics Director reports directly to the Aquatics Director.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSelects, trains, evaluates, and retains staff to provide appropriate services to the community as lifeguards, swim instructors, and coachesEnforces all personnel policies and guidelines in accordance with JRSSC policiesConducts annual reviews for all aquatic staff and suggests salary increments to the appropriate supervisorActs as a representative for all aquatic staff and issues at JRSSC management team meetingsTeaches swim lessons and lifeguards on an as needed basisThrough efficient allocation of facility and human resources, contributes to the membership development and retention of JRSSC members, placing the needs of the members as a key priority at all timesOversee In-Service Trainings by scheduling and conducting each accordinglyOversee swim meet operations in conjunction with aquatics staff to ensure outstanding service for members, guests and attendeesAssist with set-up and breakdown of equipment for swim meetsPerform daily pool operator tasks in pump roomsOversee Swim Instruction and Lifeguards and make sure they are following proper procedures; correct action(s) when necessaryNotify Aquatics Director of any action that demands attentionResponsible for the scheduling of aquatics staffScan surveillance areas to ensure the safety of all patronsAct in emergency situations and provide appropriate careHelp maintain a clean pool environmentConduct chemical checks on scheduled basisFill out any necessary reports for accidents or incidentsMust have flexible hours including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidaysKnowledge of pool filtration system, rescue equipment, computer and office equipment.Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed, required, or assigned by the General ManagerSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESDirectly supervises 15 to 30 Lifeguards.Directly supervises 1 to 10 Swim Instructors.Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with JRSSCs policies and applicable lawsResponsibilities include:Training employeesPlanning, assigning, and directing workAppraising performanceRewarding employeesCounseling employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems