AQUATICS DIRECTOR - Romulus Athletic CenterROM SFM, LLCLOCATION: Romulus, MIDEPARTMENT: OPERATIONSREPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGERSTATUS: FULL TIME (EXEMPT)ABOUT THE COMPANY:Romulus Athletic Center is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Romulus, MI. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth. Romulus Athletic Center is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.POSITION SUMMARY:The Aquatics Director will direct the day-to-day operations of the aquatics center which includes the leisure/rehabilitation pool, competition pool, aquatics fitness classes, swimming lessons, swimming meets, lane rentals, USA swimming partnership, outdoor splash pad and special events that are aquatics related. This position will also manage the pump rooms for pools and splash pad, the aquatics center's maintenance and overall safety of the aquatic environment. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:Ensures compliance with federal, state, and county safety and health standards and operational proceduresAcquires and posts all current certificates, licenses, permits, and operating requirementsEnforces operating policies and procedures, evaluates their effectiveness, and recommends changesRecruits, trains, supervises, and schedules volunteers and staff to assist in various aspects of programming including mentoring, instruction, and program aidesDevelop and implement emergency action plans and safety drills for aquatics staffWork directly with the Marketing Department in developing program promotional materials for swim lessons, swim teams, events, and any other programsDevelop and maintain relationships with key partners, and other collaborative organizations and agencies related to the operationRespond to all participant and community inquiries in a timely mannerMaintain current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) bindersResponsible for pool chemical & reagent inventory and balancing out chemicalsPreventative maintenance & pump room repairs, reporting as neededDevelops, prepares, and submits an annual budgetMonitors and reconciles revenue and expense reportsAdheres to revenue and expense limits and to departmental goals and objectivesEvaluates data from daily operations and compiles administrative reports documenting attendance and service delivery for use in developing future programmingDevelop and manage annual department budget, submit monthly variance reports and accurate budget forecastsUpdates weekly activity and attendance spreadsheet to General ManagerAll other duties as assigned by managementMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:A bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management or related field and 3-5 years appropriate experience preferredExperience or general knowledge in supervising and training lifeguards or a related area Current Certified Pool Operator certification is preferred Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certificationCurrent American Red Cross Basic Lifeguard Instructor certified and/or Water Safety Instructor, or equivalent is preferred Requires excellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenProven success in generating community interest and involvement through sporting eventsExperience in swimming events as a consumer or other relevant experienceExperience in managing staff to effectively execute a successful event and/or programExperience and success in customer service, leadership, and team buildingMust be detail-oriented and have outstanding organizational skillsAbility to maintain focus in a high-volume, fast paced environmentMust have excellent interpersonal, problem solving and negotiating skillsMust have excellent verbal and written communication skillsMust have excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends, holidays, and long hours)Must possess current CPR/FIRST AID certifications or must be willing to obtain them within a specified periodPrior responsibility in daily P&L management and budget oversightWell organized, efficient, flexible, and able to meet deadlinesWORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist highMay be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop, or bendWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in outside weather conditionsThe team member could be exposed to cleaning chemicals
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