Kids Water Park Manager

Overview

Required qualifications

• 1–3 years in aquatic, recreation, or hospitality management
• Current lifeguard certification
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Strong leadership and conflict-resolution skills
• Comfortable working outdoors in summer heat

Key responsibilities

• Safety oversight — enforce water safety rules, supervise lifeguard rotations, conduct regular headcounts, and respond to emergencies calmly and efficiently.
• Team management — hire, train, schedule, and motivate a team of seasonal staff including lifeguards, ticket staff, and maintenance crew.
• Facility maintenance — perform daily opening/closing inspections, coordinate equipment servicing (pumps, splash features, filtration), and maintain pool/water chemistry logs.
• Guest experience — handle parent/guardian concerns, resolve guest complaints, and create a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for children of all ages.
• Compliance & documentation — ensure adherence to local health codes, water quality regulations, and capacity limits; maintain incident and inspection records.
• Operations & inventory — manage concession/retail stock, POS systems, cash handling, and daily revenue reconciliation.