Aquatic Manager

V3 Sports teaches youth and adults to conquer their fear of water, mentoring teens as they develop life skills through athletic training and bringing communities together through health and wellness. V3 Sports’ mission is to elevate our community through wellness, fitness, and education. V3 Sports’ vision is to be a destination in North Minneapolis that uplifts mind, body and spirit; compelling individuals and communities toward excellence and Victory in Three.

The V3 Sports Aquatic Manager is accountable for program specific functions of V3 Sports including program development, operations, swimming partnerships, and staffing. The Aquatic Manager reports to the Facility Director. This position plays a lead role in ensuring the delivery of safe, enjoyable and culturally relevant programming while maintaining a culture of high trust and high expectations through V3 Sports’ commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The physical duties associated with this position are consistent with duties associated with work performed in an office, and in an aquatic and fitness setting. The physical duties associated with this position are standing and walking for extended periods of time, frequent bending, kneeling and crouching, lifting and carrying equipment up to 50 lbs, pulling and dragging lane lines in and out of water, climbing ladders or steps, performing water rescues, administering first aid or CPR, engaging in in-water activities, and enduring humid, warm, and slippery environments. This job description serves only as a general description of anticipated day-to-day responsibilities of the position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship. The Director of Facilities retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to carry out each essential job function satisfactorily.

Aquatic Program Management 60%

• Responsible for the day-to-day management of V3 Sports aquatic programs.
• Recruit, hire, train and supervise V3 Sports aquatic staff with an emphasis on development and retention.
• Responsible for the daily management of all activities and programs taking place in V3 Sports Genesis Pool, and rule enforcement in the Hydrotherapy pool.
• Provide operational oversight and management of the Swim2Learn lesson program.
• Provide operational oversight and ensure that the lifeguard program meets or exceeds standards set by the American Red Cross.
• Develop, promote and execute special events.
• With support from aquatic partners, seek out collaborations with local schools and organizations to deliver aquatic programming to community.
• In collaboration with the V3 Sports Marketing team, ensure the appropriate promotion of V3 Sports aquatic offerings.
• Manage the Aquatic program budget, and work with Director of Facilities to assess and establish annual budgets for each coming year.
• In collaboration with the Director of Facilities, manage and refine V3 Sports’ Emergency Action Plan for facility related incidents.

Supervisory Responsibilities 30%

• Manages employee and team performance; ensures adequate training for employees; communicates job expectations and coach employees; supports employee professional development aspirations; investigates complaints and performance concerns; implements disciplinary action as needed and in consultation with MACC HR.
• Manages the hiring process for positions within this team; develops and updates job descriptions; develops performance expectations, identifies essential functions and knowledge, skills and abilities required; assigns work shifts; completes position requisition forms; forms selection committees, if applicable, and ensures compliance with organization processes for interview and selection of employees.
• Manages and ensures effective employee relations; creates an ethical, inclusive, non-discriminatory, and safe work environment; establishes effective communication lines/methods; identifies and solves employee problems; manages conflict, responds to and resolves grievances.
• Accepts resignations; initiates terminations and executes layoff actions following established protocols.
• Reviews and approves leave and overtime requests; completes and reviews timecards in a timely manner, ensuring all information submitted is accurate to the best of the incumbent’s knowledge.
• Ensures all personnel changes for this team are entered into the Human Resources Management System in a timely fashion to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Outreach 5%

• In collaboration with V3 Sports leadership, establish and maintain strong relationships with community partners, schools, local business and government organizations to collaborate on initiatives and leverage resources.
• Attend community outreach events, particularly those where aquatics is a focal point.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Sports Management, or similar field.
• Three-five years of work experience in swim programming OR combination of equivalent experience and education.

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