Aquatics Manager (7918)

Location: The Salvation Army Greenville, SC Kroc Center

Position Type: Full-Time

About this opportunity:

Plan, develop, and oversee the activities of the aquatics programs as well as supervise aquatics program staff, ensuring the mission of The Salvation Army is a top priority in all areas and activities. Ensure that the aquatic programs are in compliance with the established departmental policies and procedures. Ensure maintenance is scheduled for aquatics equipment including pool, slide, splash park, and pool decks. Work closely with the supervisor in developing programs for the RJKCCC based upon ongoing needs assessment and business plan.

Key responsibilities:

Supervisory Responsibilities (40%)

• Plans, recruits, orients, and supervises the work of assigned staff and volunteers; trains and instructs employees in the proper methods and procedures; monitors work in progress and upon completion to ensure accuracy, completeness, safety and compliance with established policies, National Kroc Standards, and procedures; conducts performance evaluations and provides hiring/firing recommendations.

Program Development (40%)

• Develop and maintain partnerships and communication with aquatics programs in the community. Coordinate relationships with leaders of those programs and the Kroc Center.
• Create schedules and concepts for programs on a timely basis for use in marketing and distribution.

Facility Maintenance/Office Tasks (20%)

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the aquatics program and its facilities including the daily, monthly, and yearly maintenance of the aquatics area.
• Serves as the primary Certified Pool Operation (CPO) for the Kroc Center. Manages, documents, and performs chemical treatments and monitors filtration of the pool on a daily basis.

What we are looking for in you:

• Four-Year Degree in related field and three years of experience supervising an  Aquatics program, or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses & Certifications:

Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructor (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)

Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructor Trainer (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)

Red Cross Certified Lifeguard (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)

Red Cross Certified Lifeguard Instructor (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)

Certified Pool Operator (holds or qualifies as Certified Pool Operator within six months of attaining position.

Valid State Driver’s License

Safe from Harm Certification (provided by The Salvation Army)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• May be required to do minor maintenance on aquatics equipment.
• Work is performed in an indoor pool environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in temperature, pool chemicals as well as discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Holiday and Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan and more!

Why Work for Us

The Salvation Army offers a broad range or career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good ” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work in this opportunity.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

To apply, please click on the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.

Application Submittal Period: September 9, 2026 – September 23, 2026.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.