Midtown
Aquatics Manager
Chicago, IL · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$75k-$85kDetected 11 hours ago
LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring
About the role
- The Aquatics Manager is a full-time, salaried leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of Midtown's aquatics operation.
- This leader ensures operational excellence, member satisfaction, program growth, financial performance, and the ongoing development of aquatics associates.
Responsibilities
- Deliver an exceptional member experience across all aquatics offerings.
- Lead a youth swim program serving more than 400 participants monthly.
- Develop, deliver, measure, and continuously improve aquatics programs to drive participation and retention.
- Address member concerns promptly and professionally while building lasting relationships.
- Lead, coach, and develop the Assistant Aquatics Manager, Aquatics Coordinator, swim instructors, coaches, and lifeguards.
- Recruit, onboard, train, and develop top talent.
- Create a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Develop and maintain aquatics areas to promote an enjoyable, safe, and engaging experience.
- Maintain staffing plans and schedules to support member demand and operational needs.
- Partner with club leadership to achieve organizational goals and strategic priorities.
Requirements
- Five or more years of aquatics management, talent development, and programming experience.
- Required
- Proven leadership experience managing teams and developing future leaders.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organizational, operational, and financial management capabilities.
- Ability to provide multisensory instruction using auditory, visual, tactile, and kinesthetic learning methods.
- Demonstrated ability to build collaborative, high-performing teams.
- Certifications
- Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification or equivalent.
- Current CPR/AED certification.
- Current First Aid certification.
Compensation
- Salary: $75K - $85K. Additional compensation includes up to 10 hours of aquatics coaching.
- Conduct annual talent reviews and performance evaluations for aquatics associates.
- Oversee the annual aquatics budget and departmental financial performance.
Equal opportunity
- MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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