The Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center Aquatics Manager will assist in the vision, practice, and program delivery of aquatic programming offered to members and guests on a daily and weekly basis. The Aquatics Manager helps to ensure the smooth functioning of the swim lessons and that the highest levels of education and program delivery are met for children and families served in these programs.
The Aquatics Manager will oversee the lifeguards, swim instructors, and is responsible for assisting the Aquatics Director with recruitment and new hire paperwork, staff training, training, program planning and delivery, facilities management, and extensive member interaction. The Aquatics Manager will have 10-15 hours of direct service with members and program users, including but not limited to coaching swim team, teaching swim lessons, lifeguarding, teaching adaptive swim lessons, running American Red Cross courses.
The Aquatics Manager promotes cooperation, participation and harmony within the department and creates a sense of collegiality and professionalism in the team environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- The Aquatics Manager will have an active role in all JCC Aquatics Programs. This includes program development, staff oversight, member communication and registration, as well as implementation of the program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the JCC.
With specificity the Aquatics Manager will:
- Assist in the recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, and development of all aquatic staff including lifeguards, swim instructors, adaptive swim instructors, adult instructors, swim team coaches, head lifeguards, and head swim Instructors.
- Complete proper paperwork for new hire, rehire, change, or termination and give to office manager in a timely fashion for HR/payroll.
- Ensure all aquatics staff are supported through on-site management, mentorship, guidance, and growth and are provided with a safe, healthy and intellectually stimulating and challenging work environment.
- Ensure that all department staff and faculty are trained appropriately to ensure the highest levels of program delivery and standards.
- Ensure the highest levels of communication with program users are achieved and that Swim instructors and coaches are adequately communicating program goals and plans to program users through conversations after class and report cards at the end of the session.
- Directly oversee the adaptive swim lesson program, including communication with instructors and families, training, purchasing lesson packages, and documentation of all lessons.
- Plan, coordinate and participate in instructor training based on the needs and interests of the staff.
- Plan, coordinate, and implement staff incentive plans and team building opportunities.
- Work with the Aquatics Director to assist in the development of marketing tools for the department to ensure that the Marketing and Communications department resources are allocated appropriately.
- Create the seasonal schedule and ensure that all shifts and programs are adequately staffed and may include staffing of the program by the Aquatics Manager if needed.
- Manage the changing staff needs as they arise and may include staffing by the Aquatics Manager.
- Complete payroll through ADP ensuring that staff hours are documented correctly.
- Ensure that swim lesson programs have and maintain necessary supplies via communication with the Aquatics Director.
- Assume responsibilities as assigned for JCC special events.
- Have 10-15 hours of direct service with members and program users, including but not limited to coaching swim team, teaching swim lessons, lifeguarding, teaching adaptive swim lessons, running American Red Class courses.
- Teach 2 adaptive or adult one-on-one lessons/week.
- Perform MOD duties as needed, including one holiday shift / year.
- Assist the Aquatics Director in completing all budget development, monitoring, and updating.
- To perform other duties and assume additional responsibilities as needed.
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements (KSA’s)
Posses knowledge of:
- American Red Cross Lifeguard standards
- Swim lesson curriculum
- Competitive swim coaching
- Effective staff management
- Staff scheduling
- Staff training development
- Pool operations
Demonstrate knowledge of:
- Leadership
- Effective management strategies
- Organization
- Flexibility
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills necessary to work with young children, parents/guardians, and other faculty.
Posses the ability to:
- Follow all JCC policies and procedures.
- Be sensitive to cultural differences
- Demonstrate flexibility and enthusiasm in work style
- Create a positive and harmonious workplace
- Effectively manage time
- Understand individual leadership styles and its influence on the well-being of the department staff
- Ability to work as part of a team with other faculty, staff members and the parents/guardians of children in our care
- Promote high standards of teaching and a favorable learning environment for young children
- Resolve conflict effectively and demonstrate maturity as well as the ability to get along with a variety of people
- Give and receive feedback in a respectful manner
- Ensure that an environment which fosters maximum physical, social, cognitive and emotional development of children is developed and maintained
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Current American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR/AED, and First Aid required or able to obtain certification within 90 days
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor, and Water Safety Instructor preferred
- CPO or AFO certification preferred
- Minimum of 1 years’ experience in a manager or supervisory position
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience instructing swim lessons and lifeguarding
- Demonstrated proficiency with computer software: including MS Word, Excel, Publisher, and Outlook
- Demonstrated effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; customer-service orientation with specific strength in diplomacy and discretion strongly preferred
Benefits
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC offers a challenging, dynamic, multicultural work environment with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The JCC is committed to a culture that supports work-life balance and invests in our culture by offering generous perks to employees. These include:
- Participation in defined contribution 403(b) pension
- Paid time for vacation, personal or sick days
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance coverage
- Paid observance of secular and religious holidays
- A commitment to professional development
Uniquely JCC Benefits
- JCC Membership. Every active staff member receives a full JCC membership at no cost which includes membership to our state-of-the-art fitness and aquatics facility.
- JCC Program Discounts. Employees receive significant discounts on virtually all programs offered at the JCC including early childhood education, camps, before & after school, fitness & aquatics classes, cultural, and enrichment programs.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call (414) 964-4444 or contact us at hr at jccmilwaukee dot org.