As the TAC Aquatics Manager, the successful candidate will be accountable for leading team-oriented efforts to build a highly functional and dependable water safety and programming team. The TAC water safety team consists of American Red Cross certified Lifeguards, Lifeguard Instructors, Aquatics Supervisors, Team Leaders, and other personnel as necessary to operate and program our aquatics facilities. Establishing and maintaining a culture of teamwork, customer service and water safety is of the utmost importance to the success of the TAC Aquatics Manager.

The TAC Aquatics Manager should be able to work a flexible schedule and will be required to “inspect what they expect” when it comes to managing their water safety and programming team members.

General Job Requirements

• Manage, Coach, and ensure the highest level of customer service is provided consistently to customers.
• Develop and maintain a positive employee culture at TAC.
• Uphold Gold Medal Promise and model to all TAC team members, members, swimmers, and guests.
• Team Up with and support the TAC TITANS in all their endeavors. Specific Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Oversee the hiring, training, scheduling, and managing all water safety and aquatics team members.
• Developing a positive team culture amongst the water safety and aquatics programming staff members.
• Conduct in-service training sessions as required to maintain water safety skills and readiness.
• Manage all water safety and aquatics programming team members to provide consistently high levels of customer service to patrons.
• Work directly with facility maintenance personnel to ensure that the water safety team assists as needed with facility maintenance and cleanliness tasks.
• Oversee the aquatics leadership team to ensure daily operations of facility are met. This will include the following but not limited to it: CPO (Certified Pool & Spa Operator) daily checks, cleaning tasks, employee certifications, event set up & staffing needs, pool configurations, facility set up needs, staff uniforms, first aid supplies, lifeguard cleaning supplies and equipment, certification equipment and supplies, slack communication platform, etc.
• Lead weekly staff meeting on a rotation basis with fellow leaders.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Required
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification Required (progress on obtaining certification must occur within 120 days of employment)
• APSA Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) Certification Required (progress on obtaining certification must occur within 120 days of employment)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Background or knowledge of competitive swimming
• Available to work a mixed schedule, including nights and weekends as needed.
• Managerial Experience
• Intermediate level of basic computer literacy required.
• Highly organized, punctual and results oriented.
• Ability to work independently to build and manage team culture.

Experience:

• 2 Years Management Experience Required
• 3 Years Water Safety Experience Required
• Competitive Swimming Experience Encouraged Compensation:

Base Annual Salary $50,000 - $60,000

• Salary to be reviewed on 8/31/2025 and every 12 months after 8/31/2025.

Benefits:

• 401(K) Retirement Eligible after twelve (12) months of service; TAC matches 50% up to 4% of employee’s salary deferral
• 50% TAC Contribution towards individual employee coverage (Health, Dental & Vision) Internal Programs Credit $500 credit per year for use towards all TAC & TAC TITANS programs
• Paid Time Off (“PTO”) 15 PTO days per year
• Seven (7) paid federal holidays in include: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day Start

Preferred Start Date: June 1st, 2024 or earlier

Job Type: Full Time

This position offers competitive pay and benefits. If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about creating a safe and enjoyable aquatic environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Morning shift
• On call
• Rotating weekends

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Lifeguard: 4 years (Required)
• aquatic scheduling: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Cary, NC 27511 (Required)

Work Location: In person