Description
The Hampton Aquaplex is currently accepting applications for Aquatics Manager. The Aquatics Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Aquatics Department under the direction of the Aquatics Director. The Aquatics Manager is a vital part of the Aquaplex management team to provide exemplary services to the community. This includes sharing responsibility as the building Manager-on-Duty, participation in special events, fundraising campaigns, and shared leadership duties as assigned periodically. Also, the Aquatics Manager is expected to participate in both staff and event planning meetings and collaborate with other team members to develop aquatic programs with the goal of better usage of the pool and continually serving the needs of the community. The Aquatics Manager will have the ability to teach or substitute coach swim teams, youth swim lessons, lifeguarding, or other program involvement as needed. The Aquatics Manager will also maintain or assist in maintenance of pool and facility operations and oversee or support equipment maintenance to ensure proper facility functioning.
To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements included are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the aquatics staff, department programming and operations.
• Execute a wide variety of year-round Aquatics recreational opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities.
• Manage day-to-day operations and special projects as directed.
• Hire, train, and supervise direct-report department staff members
• Evaluate and provide performance feedback to assigned staff in the program areas.
• Develop and execute training plans to ensure exemplary staff performance.
• Facilitate a cooperative work environment
• Enforce all personnel policies and guidelines in accordance with Aquaplex policies.
• Initiate annual reviews for all direct report staff and present them to the Aquatics Director.
• Schedule program activities as directed.
• Evaluate program activities identifying strengths and opportunities for improvement.
• Compile reports and related paperwork as directed.
• Serve as manager-on-duty for facility activities.
• Manage activities in program registration, facility rentals, points of sale, and general revenue opportunities.
• Lead facility programs, teach swim lessons and lifeguard on as-needed basis.
• Assist in developing department budgets, and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly finances.
• Perform the duties of the Aquatics Director in their absence.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed, required, or assigned by the General Manager.

Requirements
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the job will be considered.

• Associate degree in recreation or related field.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience coordinating aquatics program(s) required; three (3) years preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with special needs is preferred.
• Current Lifeguard Instructor, Water Safety Instructor, and Instructor Trainer certifications are required
• Current Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Automated External Defibrillation, Administering Emergency Oxygen, and Bloodborne Pathogens Training certifications are required.
• Current Pool Operator's certification required

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
Knowledge of:

• Municipal Aquatics recreation that is inclusive of programs for all ages and abilities.
• Relevant government and/or community recreational institutions, organizations, procedures, and processes.
• Familiarity with the surrounding community and environment.
• Fiscal and records management and ability to develop, prepare and implement program budgets.
• Aquatic-related operation systems.
• Department operations and procedures, federal, state, and local applicable regulations.

Skills:

• Strong management skills, including leadership and supervisory skills, problem analysis and decision-making, planning and organizing, management control, adaptability/flexibility, and time management.
• Must be detail-oriented and have outstanding organizational skills, as well as strong time management skills.
• Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills for working with a diverse population including other employees, public officials, program participants, and the general public.
• Strong written communication skills for developing reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and organizational communications.
• Strong computer skills including knowledge of Google Suite and/or UKG Workforce Ready.

Abilities:

• Must be able to work irregular shifts to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Demonstrate strong work ethic and strong customer service orientation.
• Conduct self in accordance with the ethical standards expected of all employees.
• Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
• Avoid conflicts of interest in use of City resources and personnel.
• Maintain fairness in dealings with staff and users.
• Deliver public presentations of technical material in an understandable manner to a variety of populations to which they serve.
• Ability to maintain focus in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, and be decisive when necessary.

Physical ability to perform essential functions of the job, including:

• Ability to tread water for 2 minutes using legs only with arms crossed on chest;
• Ability to swim 300 yards with 100 yards crawl stroke, 100 yards breaststroke, and 100 yards either stroke;
• Ability to recover a 10 lb. brick from 12 feet;
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate pool maintenance equipment and/or rescue/emergency equipment without assistance
• Visual ability to read and analyze chemical tests, including color comparison to a standard
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to kneel, crouch, or bend at the waist to conduct tests, lift patrons or materials of 50 lbs, with the potential of up to 100lbs.
• Communicate verbally, in person, and over the phone in English. Proficiency in language(s) in addition to English is preferred.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TYPICAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands of the position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed year-round at the Hampton Aquaplex.
• The Aquatics Manager will often work in a temperature and humidity-controlled office setting.
• The Aquatics Manager will frequently be exposed to wet, humid environments and be exposed to outdoor temperature and humidity.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.