Waterpark Director

Accountable for the administration, operation, and direct management necessary to achieve stated objectives in guest/associate safety, sanitation/cleanliness, equipment safety/repairs, sales/profitability, costs, employee retention, and guest service satisfaction of all Resort venues located in the indoor and outdoor waterpark.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Sports and Recreation, Hotel/Resort Management or related area from a four-year college or university preferred.

LICENSE/PERMITS REQUIRED: Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, Red Cross Instructor Certification, and Certified Pool Operator Certification.

REQUIRED SKILLS: Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills are a must. Ability to present information in one-on-one, small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates and corporate executives of the Resort is a must. Must be able to communicate, read, write, and speak English effectively. Bi-lingual skills are preferred but not required.

Ability to apply concepts of basic math, algebra and geometry are required. Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills required.

Extensive knowledge of leisure activities, commercial recreation, and/or large waterpark in a “for profit” setting is preferred.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Minimum 5 years experience in management, waterpark or aquatics departments with progressive managerial and leadership responsibilities required. Minimum 5 years experience in management of large staff covering multiple shifts and facilities preferred. Previous lifeguard experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to frequently communicate and develop rapport with guests and associates and have a working relationship with the resort management team.
• Must be able to work in a stationary position for long periods of times (up to 8 hours)
• Must be able to frequently move throughout the resort in order to have access to all outlets/venues in a large resort.
• Must be able to frequently work in outdoor hot/humid weather conditions as well as indoor warm/humid environments.
• Must be able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Must be able to frequently swim, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds of force, and/or frequently move up to 10 pounds of force, or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Special vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to work and be flexible with all shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• waterpark management: 5 years (Required)

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Weekends required
• Holidays required