Swim Manager

Description

The IRONMAN Group operates a global portfolio of events that includes the IRONMAN® Triathlon Series, the IRONMAN® 70.3® Triathlon Series, 5150™ Triathlon Series, the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series, IRONKIDS®, World Triathlon Championship Series, Epic Series™ mountain bike races including the Absa Cape Epic®, road cycling events including UTMB®, and other multisport races.

The IRONMAN Group is the largest operator of mass participation sports in the world and provides more than a million participants annually with the benefits of endurance sports through the company’s vast offerings. Since the inception of the iconic IRONMAN® brand and its first event in 1978, athletes have proven that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE® by crossing finish lines around the world. Beginning as a single race, The IRONMAN Group has grown to become a global sensation with hundreds of events across 55 countries. For more information about The IRONMAN Group visit: www.ironman.com. 

Job Summary

The Swim Manager will oversee the swim program for all IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 in the United States and Canada. This oversight will generally include developing safety protocols, hiring/training/managing seasonal staff, effectively managing equipment inventory, ensuring teams are effectively operating swim courses at events, and liaising with operations teams on swim course designs. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing appropriate swim safety protocols
• Ensuring all the events have appropriate levels of staffing through effective hiring, training and managing of seasonal staff
• Tracking swim course equipment inventory and repairing or replacing equipment (as needed)
• Effectively managing the financial budget for swim equipment
• Working with operations team on swim course design, particularly for new events or in order to improve the athlete experience
• Host regular meetings for swim staff in order to effectively communicate expectations
• Attend trainings and conferences in order to stay up to date on latest innovations in the industry
• Function as the swim lead for 12-14 events per year
• Ensure all Swim Coordinators are prepared to lead the teams for effective course set up, management and tear down. 
• Assist Swim Coordinators as needed with Captain and Volunteer recruitment as needed per event.
• Ensure all swim staff are able to execute “swim clear” protocols as well as “missing swimming” protocols as needed. 
• Ensure swim staff is providing post race debrief notes to operations team post event. 
• Ensure Human Resources team is notified in case of accident/injury/illness of swim staff at events.
• Clearly communicate with Operations Managers on swim staffing for each event.
• Provide travel team timely updates on swim staffing plans for each event so travel can be booked for each swim staff member.

Requirements

Education and work experience:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience within the events industry
• Willingness and ability to travel to selected events and able to work a flexible schedule, to include weekends and holidays as required.
• Valid Water Safety and Medical Certifications (Ex. Lifeguard Certification and CPR)

Skills and Knowledge

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience within the events industry
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in water safety management
• Ability to operate water safety vessels (paddle boards, kayaks, boats, PWC, etc)
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders
• Able to work a flexible schedule that sometimes includes long hours, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to travel (domestic & international with valid passport) on an as needed basis. Expectations should be (12-15) weeklong trips per year. 
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Excellent judgment and ability to think quickly and calmly under pressure 
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and productively with minimum supervision
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and team-building mentality
• Must be able to travel as required to attend events, conferences and trainings
• Knowledge of Microsoft office applications is helpful, but training is provided
• Driving license 

The role will be based in the United States, and travel will be required. 

The above declarations are not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and are a reasonable representation of its activities.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.