COMPENSATION

$21.50-$24.50/hr

Part-time, hourly

WHAT SETS PREMIER AQUATICS APART?

✨ Exciting Opportunities: Immerse yourself in a career that's not just about lifeguarding – it's about creating memorable experiences by the water.

✨ Professional Development: Elevate your skills with our exclusive leadership training and safety credentials, designed to boost your career and set you apart.

✨ Build Your Resume: We're not just offering a job; we're offering a pathway to enhancing your resume and college applications. Make a splash with the right experience!

✨ Team Spirit: Join a community of like-minded individuals who share your passion for water safety and having a great time while doing it.

SUMMARY

The Aquatics Program Manager at Saddleback College plays a crucial role in the day-to-day operations of the Premier Swim Academy Learn to Swim Program. Responsibilities include overseeing program operations, supervising the swim instructor staff, and ensuring staffing needs are met efficiently. Additionally, the Program Manager will provide dedicated customer service to participants as needed. This position presents a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the success of the aquatic program at Saddleback College, making a positive impact on the learning experience for participants. If you possess a passion for aquatic education and strong leadership skills, we encourage you to explore this significant role.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Day-to-day management of swim instructor staff
• Provide customer service to participants and/or guardians
• Communicate any needs of the program to the Training & Curriculum Director
• Coordinate with Saddleback College staff for facilities sharing
• Carry out Deck Manager responsibilities
• Approve swim student graduations
• Interact with parents/guardians
• Be proactive in providing customer service
• Evaluate and provide direct feedback to swim instructor staff
• Document all feedback on OneTeam360
• Enforce Premier employment policies for swim instructor staff
• Write and manage schedules and payroll
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS/ REQUIREMENTS

• Prior aquatic management experience (1-2 years)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a StarGuard Elite Lifeguard certification
• Deep understanding of the Safer Swimmer curriculum
• The ability to communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing
• Ability to develop and maintain a warm and welcoming environment to new staff to make them feel welcome to the team
• Receptive to feedback from supervisors, peers, and direct reports
• Willingness to adapt to changes in work environment, ability to function well in a high-paced environment and be comfortable with ambiguity
• Ability to have difficult but needed conversations with trainees when performance is lacking
• Eagerness and initiative to self-conduct workload without constant reminders and supervision

Physical Requirements

• Ability to teach swim lessons in the water for up to 8 hours
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job and to move or lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be physically able to rescue someone drowning or injured in the water
• May be exposed to prolonged periods of being outdoors

COMPENSATION

$21.50-$24.50/hr

Part-time, hourly

Our company is an at-will employer. This means that regardless of any provision, either you or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause for notice.

Our company is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform service member status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.