Assistant Aquatics Director

Assistant Aquatics Director Overview

Join a vibrant and dedicated aquatics team where your leadership keeps our pools safe, fun, and thriving – become our next Assistant Aquatics Director!

Under the direction of, and as part of the team led by the Senior Aquatics Director, the Assistant Aquatics Director plans, monitors, and supervises all aspects of the Indoor Pool/Outdoor Pool operations. This includes pool chemistry and maintenance; budgeting; hiring; staff development customer service; staff supervision; staff training; payroll; pool and staff scheduling; lifeguarding; lifeguard training and certification; swim instructors. Teaches swim lessons as needed.

Oversees budgeting, supervision, hiring, training, evaluating staff, scheduling and payroll for:
Lifeguard Certification Program, Aqua Aerobics and Masters Swim Program. In accordance with Agency standards, the Assistant Aquatics Director will take responsibility to collaborate with MRC and other departments to ensure highest standards of safety, customer service, collaborative problem solving and optimal member experience at all times.

JCC Greater Boston is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston’s core values - Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation - which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.

Primary responsibilities include, and are not limited to:

• Provides on deck presence to both staff and members, in order to ensure excellent customer service at all times.
• Effectively manages all aspects of the opening and closing the outdoor pool.
• Acts as “On Call” staff person during off hours and weekends to troubleshoot operational and staffing issues that may arise.
• Act as a substitute for absent guards when needed.
• Acts as OD (on Duty Manager) as assigned, and coordinates the schedule with OD supervisor.
• Performs swim instruction as needed for all programs including ELC, LKSA and camp lessons.
• Coordinates staff, participants and pool schedules for each of the programs taking into account the pool schedules as a whole.
• Works with maintenance department to maintain pool chemistry and communicates with the local board of health.
• Works with maintenance department to get proper permits for pools and whirlpools.
• Keeps accurate chemical readings, bather logs, and other pool chemistry logs.
• Acts as CPO and coordinates all pool chemistry issues with maintenance staff.
• Re-orders and stocks necessary pool supplies, sales merchandise, first aid supplies and all other necessary items for both pools as well as the rest of the building.
• Manage emergency action plan documentation for the Aquatics Department, specifically separate documents for IDP and ODP.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Monitors labor and supply expense of Indoor and Outdoor pools.
• Assist in the preparation of budget labor and supply lines for Aquatics budgets.

• Administers at least 3 Full Lifeguard Training Courses and 2 Recertification Courses annually.
• Manages registration process and external communication for course participants.
• Schedules all logistics and space requirements for courses.
• Oversees supply inventories for course materials.
• Assist in preparation of budget lines relating to revenue and expense to the program.

• Actively create a welcoming dynamic where each individual feels seen and welcomed.
• Actively participate as an essential member of the Aquatics Department team.
• Support JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values including through personal role modeling and contribute to the overall organizational success.
• Attend JCCGB All Staff meetings, and other meetings as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Directly supervises and serves as a role model for assigned positions Aquatics lifeguards, outdoor pool managers,…