Facilities & Aquatics Director

Under the guidance and direction of the Club Director, the Facilities & Aquatics Director is responsible for organizing, coordinating, managing, evaluating, and otherwise delivering a successful aquatics program.

Position Location:  Clarence Fraim Boys & Girls Club 

669 S. Union Street, Wilmington, DE  19805

• • Support membership satisfaction and retention through a clean, well-maintained facility and repair of equipment
  • Remain alert, proactive and responsive to day-to-day maintenance operations and issues across all facilities.
  • Communicate maintenance issues and projects as needed that are of larger scope or scale to supervisor.
  • Inspect facilities and grounds daily for risk management, repair and maintenance needs.
  • Maintain Electronic Work Order System
  • Support the management of all outside contractors conducting maintenance projects within the facility. i.e., Plumbing, Electrical, etc. Ensure building identification practices are followed.
  • Support the compliance of local, state and federal regulations with fire, health, and building as related to facilities and grounds.
  • Promote and manage all facilities rentals & usage.
  • Develop short-term and long-term plans, including weekly schedule of activities, for pool-related program and services.
  • Develop and implement plans to generate revenue through pool rentals.
  • Manage internal & external partnerships to maximize services and programs for all members of the community.
  • Ensure proper staffing of all rentals, when needed.
  • Track and monitor income & expenses and produce administrative reports and projections.  
  • Embrace a culture of collaboration to provide the best experience possible for members of the community.
  • Complete all administrative duties as assigned.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.
  • Ensure safe operation of all aquatics-related activities.
  • Condition of equipment and facilities
  • Hire, train, schedule and manage all aquatics staff.

• Demonstrated success developing, managing, and promoting   aquatics (or related) programs for youth and adults, preferred.
• Experience supervising a team of employees preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pool operations and maintenance (certification may be provided).
• Preferably Four-year degree in physical education or related field of study, from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of college and experience.
• Professional CPR and First Aid (including use of AED and Oxygen Administration), Jeff Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Trainer, Ellis Lifeguard Instructor Trainer, or willingness and ability to secure these course certifications within first 6 months.
• Certified Pool Operator license or willingness and ability to secure certification within first 12 months.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly speak clearly and hear the spoken word.
• Work predominantly performed indoors in aquatics center. Occasional meetings and events may take place in a variety of settings outside of the Club.
• Ability to withstand varying temperatures in the pool area, in particular a humid environment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Provide rescue assistance to any patron in distress.
• Be comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities

Work Hours:  Monday -Friday 12:00pm-9:00pm. Flexibility required based upon business needs.  

DISCLAIMER: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification.  It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.