Aquatics Manager

Description

The Aquatics Manager is responsible for training and managing lifeguards, slide attendants, first aid technicians and water quality technicians to safely operate and maintain the water park. The Aquatics Manager reports to the General Manager. This is a full‑time position.

• Recruit, train, mentor, lead, and manage an aquatics team for safe water park operations.
• Enforce rules and policies to safeguard the safety of Guests and Team Members.
• Maintain well-organized Team Member training records accurately and timely.
• Prepare Team Member work schedules and assignments.
• Review weekly timesheets for Team Members, correct errors, and resolve discrepancies.
• Operate and monitor aquatic filtration and attraction equipment.
• Operate and monitor pool water chemical control equipment and execute adjustments to maintain compliance.
• Manage routine attraction and equipment inspections.
• Verify operational and maintenance documentation is being completed accurately and timely.
• Direct Team Members to inflate and stack tubes, clean decks, organize deck chairs, and clean pools.
• Maintain cleanliness of lifeguard break room, first aid, pool decks, and filtration areas.
• Procure uniforms, equipment, tools, and supplies needed for operations.
• Inventory, procure, receive, and safely deploy pool water treatment chemicals.
• Manage the annual operational permit process and routine government inspections.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• During the off-season, perform park administrative, maintenance, and winterization tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• A technical or business degree is preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Previous aquatic attraction management and leadership experience.
• STAR Aquatics Institute Instructor training course certification within 60 days of employment.
• CPO certification or ability to attain within 60 days of employment.
• Valid drivers license with acceptable driving record.
• Acceptable pre-employment background check, drug screen, and credit check.
• Must be able to speak, write, and read English fluently.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including six‑day workweeks during the season, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Must be willing to travel to attend multi‑day training sessions, conferences, and seminars.

• Ability to swim 150 yards, retrieve a 10 lb. brick submerged in 8 feet of water, and tread water without using hands for one minute.
• Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time, walk, crouch, bend, stoop, twist, kneel, and lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk in and through water attraction slides.
• Ability to stand in a splash pool and pull tubes to the stairs.
• Ability to climb stairs, slide tower steps, a ladder, and a footstool.
• Ability to use a computer keyboard, touch screen, and mouse.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in hot, cold, humid, dry, sunny, rainy, and windy weather.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Alabama Splash Adventure is an Equal Opportunity Employer in a Drug Free and Union Free Workplace.