Water Country - Aquatics Manager I

Manage Aquatic Operations, Train and Coach Team Members, Leads, and Supervisors, Enforce/Monitor Park Safety Rules and Procedures.

 

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct report for all Lifeguards, Loaders, and seasonal Aquatics Leadership Team Members.
• Responsible for opening and closing procedures for the Aquatics department.
• Responsible for enforcing all park policies, rules and regulations.
• Resolve guest and team member complaints and issues.
• Responsible for administrative duties such as daily audits, VAT logs, scheduling, rescue reports, accident reports, time cards, labor laws, updates of operational logs, reports, and statistical record keeping.
• Maintain all aquatics equipment and properly inventory all supplies.
• Responsible for remaining rescue-ready at all times and performing or training professional rescuer duties as needed, remaining current in all skills, and remaining on-call as needed.
• General knowledge of water chemistry and water testing.
• Understand the emergency procedure to be followed in case of an incident.
• Inspect the attractions and report unsafe conditions and equipment to Aquatics Manager.
• Attend or facilitate weekly in-service training, and maintain 4 hours per month.
• Follow all state and federal employment practices and laws at all times.
• Develop, implement and monitor schedules for the Aquatics department.
• Inspires and motivates team members to work together and achieve success beyond expectations.
• Receive and maintain an Ellis & Associates ILTP Special Facilities Lifeguard certification.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum of one (1) year/season lifeguard experience.
• Ellis and Associates Lifeguard Instructor.
• Be able to attend and complete Ellis and Associates Lifeguard Instructor Training, Adult, Infant and Child CPR and Standard First Aid course.
• Be in good physical condition; be dependable, alert, enthusiastic, strongly motivated and dedicated.
• Physical mobility-- the ability to move in different work stations, hand and arm movement.
• Must be able to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
• Must have corrected 20/25 vision with near and far acuity.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to communicate and effectively work with others.

• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills. 

• Willingness to cross train into other operation departments.
• This position requires standing, walking, crouching, bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, and lifting up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays through labor day.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying climates including exposure to direct sunlight.