Aquatics Supervisor

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)is looking for someone to join our Schweitzer Wellbeing Center team as an Aquatics Supervisor in Pullman WA.

The Aquatics Supervisor supports the safe efficient and effective operation of the Schweitzer Wellbeing Center aquatics programs and facilities. Reporting to the Aquatics Program Coordinator this position provides direct supervision to lifeguards and swim instructors oversees daily aquatic operations and serves as the manager-on-duty during assigned shifts.

The Aquatics Supervisor is responsible for staff leadership coaching scheduling support training risk management and ensuring exceptional member and guest experiences. This position plays a key role in maintaining a culture of safety accountability customer service and operational excellence.

Employees in this role are expected to maintain availability for regular evening shifts and a minimum of one weekend day each week. Schedule flexibility is an essential function of the position.

Oversee daily aquatic operations during assigned shifts ensuring a safe efficient and positive experience for patrons and staff

Supervise coach and hold assigned aquatics staff accountable for safety performance professionalism and customer service standards

Lead staff onboarding training in-services emergency drills and ongoing professional development activities

Conduct regular safety inspections lifeguard observations skill evaluations and operational audits to ensure compliance with established standards and procedures

Support the Aquatics Program Manager with hiring scheduling program administration special events and other operational functions as assigned

Maintain records and reports related to staff training certifications incidents inspections and program operations

Provide high-quality customer service by responding to patron questions addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally

Perform lifeguard and swim instructor duties as needed to support safe and effective program operations

Assist with pool operations facility maintenance and equipment inspections as needed

2 years proven experience lifeguarding

2 years proven experience instructing or coaching swim

Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

Current American Red Cross CPR First Aid and AED for the Professional Rescuer Certification

Demonstrated skills in leadership customer service problem-solving organizational skills communication computer knowledge and file maintenance

Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities

Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Experience supervising coaching or training employees

Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certificate Water Fitness Certification or equivalent certified documentation

Current Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date)

Knowledge of or ability to learn basic swimming pool and facility maintenance

Familiarity with computers and various software

Regularly required to talk or hear

Move or lift up to 50 lbs frequently and occasionally lift or move a higher amount

Sit and/or stand for up to 8 hours

Occasionally required to climb balance bend kneel and/or twist

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Frequently works in and around chlorinated water

Ability to swim move and train in the pool

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• Were 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• We offer top tier medical prescription dental vision life and disability insurance.
• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days 9 paid sick days and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses apprenticeships tuition assistance and engineering development programs.
• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness fertility adoption and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data: $23.00-35.00 per hour

We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience training knowledge and skills. We welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background we may consider you for a different level with compensation aligned accordingly.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.