Health, Fitness and Aquatics Director

Hours: Full Time Exempt

Supervisor: Director of Operations

Position Description:

A function of this and every job at the J is to ensure that each member, guest, and visitor leaves the J feeling just a little better than when they arrived.

The Health, Fitness and Aquatics (HFA) Director will set direction and vision for HFA departments including development of action plans, on-going training programs, modeling, and communication of vision with staff and participants. This position will manage all HFA staff, independent contractors and interns, related areas, and programs including but not limited to; group fitness, personal training, small group training, Pilates, winter cycling, basketball, swim lessons/classes, USA swim team, non-USA swim team, lap swimming, lifeguarding and youth sports, fitness and aquatics programming.

This is a highly visible position requiring relationship building and regular availability to members and staff, attendance at all relevant meetings and JCC functions, and also includes aspects of Membership related to new member customer service and integration (onboarding), member retention, managing member issues, and promotion of the JCC as a whole. This position may also play a role in development as it relates to HFA departments and/or the JCC as a whole. The Health, Fitness and Aquatics Director will also play an important role in reconfiguration of Health and Fitness areas in conjunction with the capital project.

This position is responsible for the preparation and management of Health, Fitness and Aquatics budgets to meet or exceed department goals; hiring, management, training and termination of staff working within the departments; scheduling programs, directions for marketing, maintenance oversight, and coordination/collaboration with other JCC departments to enhance programming and service to members; ensuring maintenance, cleanliness, and safety in all areas and for all equipment; and development of new programs and income opportunities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of departmental budgets including preparation, management, evaluation, and reporting.
• Directly supervise and evaluate Aquatics Manager, Head Swim Coach, Group Fitness Coordinator, independent contractors and any other staff working in Health Fitness and Aquatics departments. This person will oversee supervision of all Health, Fitness and Aquatics staff not directly supervised.
• Oversight of all full and part-time staff, independent contractors, and interns within departments including, hiring, supervision, training, evaluation and ongoing professional development.
• Administration of payroll for all HFA employees and independent contractors.
• Work with Membership Director to ensure all new members are familiarized with HFA departments, retain current members, and provide excellent customer service.
• Continual evaluation of program offerings/relevance, member needs, best use of space, and facility and equipment condition and upkeep.
• Collaborate with other organizations and other JCC departments to benefit our members, the agency and the community.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; benchmarking professional standards; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks.
• Ability to fill-in for classes/teaching/coaching/lessons with proper certifications as needed.
• Perform other related duties as needed including attending meetings as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field (related work experience may be substituted for education).
• Preferred Certifications: Group Fitness Certifications, Personal Training Certification, American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, Certified Pool Operator.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and management skills including coaching, communicating processes, disciplining, motivating, promoting process improvement and reporting.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office word processing, spreadsheets and database.
• Experience working with children and/or developing children's programming (education, sports, recreation, swimming, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing, the ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required and the ability to perform other related duties as needed, required or assigned.
• Finally, this position requires patience, organization and a sense of humor.

Please send resumes to David Dowsett

Center Specialist

Applications are now being accepted for "Center Specialist" positions at the Front and Fitness Desk. Qualified candidates must be friendly, outgoing and energetic individuals who can provide the highest level of service to our members and guests. If you are a "people-person" and would enjoy working with the public on a day-to-day basis, we would like to meet you. As a Customer Service Representative of the Jewish Community Center you have the opportunity to make a great first impression on first-time visitors and potential members. Simultaneously you will expand our relationship with current JCC members.

Available Shifts: 

Wednesday Evenings 2 PM - 7 PM

Weekend Shifts (Saturday and Sunday) 9 AM - 1 PM, and 1 - 5 PM

Some evening and weekend work is required. Mandatory staff meeting will take place once a month on a Sunday evening.

Hours & Compensation:

We are looking to fill this position and start training immediately. This is a part-time position. $10/HR, additional shift differential of $1/hour for early morning provided (6 AM - 10 AM). Individual Membership to the JCC and program discounts included with employment. Come use our workout facility, basketball gym, pool, and enjoy all the JCC has to offer.

The ideal candidate for this position has:

• A background in customer service
• Cash-handling experience
• Positive attitude and outgoing personality
• Problem solving mentality
• Ability to go with the flow
• Basic computer skills

Duties include:

• Greeting and assisting JCC members and guests
• Collecting admission fees and providing security
• Maintaining thorough knowledge of JCC programs and offerings
• Answering phones
• Selling products and services
• Enforcing health guidelines with members of the JCC
• Maintaining organization and cleanliness of the fitness area.

Contact: Jonathan Silva - Desk Staff Manager, 801-581-0098 ex. 127

Lifeguard

Requirements:

• Must be Red Cross certified in Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prevent accidents, incidents, and other hazardous issues
• Provide customer service to all patrons and members
• Cleaning duties/Chemical testing as assigned
• Enforcement of rules
• Understand rules, policies, and procedures as stated in the lifeguard manual as well as how to respond to any and all emergencies
• Respond to all emergencies;
• Life-threatening
• Non-life-threatening
• Assist fellow staff in tasks
• All other assorted minor jobs assigned by the Aquatics Head Guards/Supervisor

Expectations:

• Arrive prepared for all shifts
• On time (15 minutes before assigned shift) and in uniform
• Submit availability, vacation requests, and payroll approval in timely manner according to protocols listed in lifeguard manual
• Maintain the highest level of personal conduct, and representation of the Wagner JCC

COVID-19 Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand the changes made in emergency response protocols in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
• Wear a mask at all times, as well as, keeping a 6 foot distance from everyone while in the building, guarding and on the pool deck.
• Proper sanitization and cleaning duties of all equipment and benches.

Please send your resume to Sabrine Bourija for consideration.

Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

Provide instructional swimming lessons to children and adults in group and private settings. Assist in day/week camps in coordination with other youth programs at the center.
Minimum Qualifications:  Current American Red Cross WSI certification is preferred, but other certifications will be considered.

For more information please contact:
Liz Shveyd, Summer Aquatics Manager at , (801) 581-0098 ext. 146