Aquatics Director
Solar Swim and Gym, Lombard, IL, United States
Aquatics Director (Full-Time)
Glass Court Swim & Fitness is hiring a Full-Time Aquatics Director to lead a high-visibility aquatics department with both an indoor and outdoor pool (each 6 lanes, 20 yards). This is a leadership role responsible for pool safety, water quality, staffing, scheduling, and aquatics program growth (swim lessons, open swim, lap swim, clinics, rentals, and seasonal outdoor programming). Responsibilities Lead daily pool operations for indoor and outdoor pools (6-lane, 20-yard each) Maintain water quality: testing, chemical handling, documentation, and corrective action Ensure safety and compliance with health department and club standards; manage incident reporting Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and supervise swim instructors and lifeguards (if applicable) Build and manage aquatics schedules (lessons, lap swim, open swim, clinics, rentals, seasonal programming) Improve lesson performance: fill rate, retention, conversions (trial ? program ? membership) Communicate professionally with parents/members; resolve issues and service recovery Coordinate maintenance and vendors; drive preventive maintenance and minimize downtime Track KPIs and reporting (Jonas experience preferred): utilization, revenue/hour, payroll vs revenue, incidents, compliance Qualifications Required 3+ years experience leading aquatics operations in a club, YMCA, swim school, or similar Strong knowledge of pool operations, water chemistry, and safety procedures Proven leadership: hiring, training, scheduling, coaching staff Excellent communication and customer service skills Comfortable with scheduling/reporting software (Jonas a plus) Preferred WSI (or equivalent) / swim instruction certification CPR/AED/First Aid certification (instructor a plus) Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) or lifeguard management experience (if applicable) Benefits/Perks Fun team atmosphere Competitive pay Flexible hours Valuable work experience Increased social opportunities To Apply: Submit your resume and a short note describing your aquatics leadership experience (leagues/tournaments run, participation numbers, and any coaching background).
Glass Court Swim & Fitness is hiring a Full-Time Aquatics Director to lead a high-visibility aquatics department with both an indoor and outdoor pool (each 6 lanes, 20 yards). This is a leadership role responsible for pool safety, water quality, staffing, scheduling, and aquatics program growth (swim lessons, open swim, lap swim, clinics, rentals, and seasonal outdoor programming). Responsibilities Lead daily pool operations for indoor and outdoor pools (6-lane, 20-yard each) Maintain water quality: testing, chemical handling, documentation, and corrective action Ensure safety and compliance with health department and club standards; manage incident reporting Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and supervise swim instructors and lifeguards (if applicable) Build and manage aquatics schedules (lessons, lap swim, open swim, clinics, rentals, seasonal programming) Improve lesson performance: fill rate, retention, conversions (trial ? program ? membership) Communicate professionally with parents/members; resolve issues and service recovery Coordinate maintenance and vendors; drive preventive maintenance and minimize downtime Track KPIs and reporting (Jonas experience preferred): utilization, revenue/hour, payroll vs revenue, incidents, compliance Qualifications Required 3+ years experience leading aquatics operations in a club, YMCA, swim school, or similar Strong knowledge of pool operations, water chemistry, and safety procedures Proven leadership: hiring, training, scheduling, coaching staff Excellent communication and customer service skills Comfortable with scheduling/reporting software (Jonas a plus) Preferred WSI (or equivalent) / swim instruction certification CPR/AED/First Aid certification (instructor a plus) Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) or lifeguard management experience (if applicable) Benefits/Perks Fun team atmosphere Competitive pay Flexible hours Valuable work experience Increased social opportunities To Apply: Submit your resume and a short note describing your aquatics leadership experience (leagues/tournaments run, participation numbers, and any coaching background).